Blending and Shading are two key elements in painting. Students explore these elements through a variety of assignments using a variety of paints. Watercolor, runny acrylics, and thick acrylic paints are used. The final project is a stretched canvas painting.
Topics covered are:
Pencil shading
Ink blending to form 3-D forms
Watercolor techniques
Runny Acrylic blending and other techniques
Still life
Historical painting styles
Facial features
Skin tones
Portraiture
Thick Acrylic painting techniques
Canvas stretching and painting on canvas
Problem solving using painting techniques