Introduction to Oil Painting, with Craig Caldwell

This class will build on the basic fundamentals of using oil paint with a focus not only on painting, gesture, and surface but on the interaction of colors with one another and on creating a new visual language with basic color mixtures. Emphasis will be on creating tones and gradations and color changes as well as mixing colors to create a personal palette with which to become comfortable. Continued emphasis will be on the treatment of edges and tones to create a personal visual language while working on abstract images as well as still lifes, floral studies and basic landscapes. Materials list will be provided at sign up or at first class meeting. Craig is the featured artist at Deep Blue Gallery and a highly-respected instructor with a casual, warm approach to teaching. Six Tuesdays: October 6-November 10. 1-3pm. Call 508-394-7100 to register. To contact Craig with questions, please email: craigjcaldwell@gmail.com.