Painting Fundamentals

Adult Summer Online | This program has been canceled

All levels welcome.

6/23/2020-7/28/2020

10:00 AM-12:00 PM EDT on Tue

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$195.00

$175.00

To assist you in preparing for this class, we have provided a link to the setup / test pages from the conference provider. If you have never used this conference service before please click on the link below so that your PC or device will be ready to participate in this class.

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Curiosity and the desire to experience painting are the requirements for this class. Students with any level of art experience are welcomed to experiment with color, line, and the power of perception that makes painting a powerful experience. This online class will introduce you to color relationships and mixing colors, principles of composition, paint application techniques, and working from the self-portrait. The first hour of the class will be spent on demonstrations by the instructor and the second hour students will have a chance to work independently and share their work in progress with the instructor and the class.



WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE e figure.
1. Temperature of Color
2. How to invent color relationships
3. How to look at paintings
4. What geometry in painting looks like
5. The value of imagination in the act of painting

  • This is an online class hosted through Zoom. We recommend that you download the free Zoom application on your computer, phone, or tablet in advance of the first class.

  • Within 48 hours of registration, you will receive a confirmation email containing a link to join the course via Zoom. The same link will be used each week.
  • Oil paints Gamblin artist oil 37ml:
  • • Transparent Red Oxide
  • • Ivory Black
  • • Yellow Ochre
  • • Cadmium Lemon Yellow
  • • Ultramarine Blue
  • • Naphthol Scarlet
  • • Titanium White
  • • Neomeglip (Small)
  • • Galkyd Light (small)
  • • Gamsol 12oz
  • • Glass Jar
  • • White Paper pallet (larger is better)
  • • 11x14” or 9x12” Fredrix canvas pad
  • • Pallet knife
  • • A variety of bristle and synthetic brushes: flat, round and filbert
  • • Rags or paper towels

Lara Cantu-Hertzler is a Philadelphia painter who is inspired by architecture and the figure. She explores themes of urban decay and feminine identity. Lara’s influences include: classical art, dance, photography, abstract expressionism and impressionism. In 2008 Lara graduated from Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts graduating with a Certificate in painting. In 2014 Lara received a full fellowship to Vermont Studio Center. Lara’s had solo shows at: Allens Lane Art Center, Abington Art Center, and High Wire Gallery. She’s also exhibited her work at Rittenhouse Square, and Rosenfeld Gallery. Lara has won numerous awards from The Philadelphia Sketch club, and The Philadelphia National Arts Program.