“Painting from Life” Oil Painting
with Lander Burton

Thursdays, January 21, 2025 - April 24, 2025
5:30 pm - 8 pm
8 student capacity for this class
Lander Art Center - 258 Main Street

A Practice of Oil Painting: From Figure to Vision

Join Lander Burton for a transformative 12-week journey into the world of oil painting. This extended semester provides an in-depth exploration of basic oil painting techniques, focusing on three captivating projects:

  • Painting from the Figure Model: Develop confidence and skill while capturing the human form.

  • Individual Still Life: Learn to bring everyday objects to life with depth and emotion.

  • Composition Through Collage: Explore innovative ways to design unique and compelling works of art.

With an emphasis on color theory and cultivating your own artistic voice, this class offers a balance of technical mastery and creative exploration. Drawing inspiration from art historical references and hands-on practice, you’ll gain the tools to create confident, expressive oil paintings.

Whether you're new to oils or looking to refine your craft, this class is designed to ignite your creativity and help you see the world through a painter's lens.

Thursday 1/23/2025 - 5:30-8 pm
Thursday 1/29/2025 - 5:30-8 pm
Thursday 2/13/2025 - 5:30-8 pm
Thursday 2/20/2025 - 5:30-8 pm
Thursday 2/27/2025 - 5:30-8 pm
Thursday 3/6/2025 - 5:30-8 pm
Thursday 3/13/2025 - 5:30-8 pm
Thursday 3/20/2025 - 5:30-8 pm
Thursday 3/27/2025 - 5:30-8 pm
Thursday 4/10/2025 - 5:30-8 pm
Thursday 4/17/2025 - 5:30-8 pm
Thursday 4/24/2025 - 5:30-8 pm

What you'll learn

  • Oil Painting Techniques: Build a strong foundation in brushwork, layering, and blending to create dynamic and polished pieces.

  • Color Theory in Oil: Understand how to mix, balance, and utilize color to enhance depth and emotion in your work.

  • Figure Painting: Learn to confidently capture the human form with proportion, gesture, and expression.

  • Still Life Composition: Develop the ability to create compelling still life arrangements that tell a story.

  • Collage-Based Design: Explore innovative approaches to composition by integrating collage techniques.

  • Art Historical Inspiration: Gain insights from the masters of oil painting to inform and inspire your creative journey.

  • Personal Vision Development: Build confidence in your artistic style and learn to create paintings that are uniquely your own.