Old Masters Painting: Exploring Western Classical Techniques - ALL LEVELS

This course introduces students to classical Western painting techniques using either oils or acrylics. Students will learn processes such as underpainting, grisaille, layering, and glazing to create controlled three‑dimensional effects. No prior painting experience is required, though basic drawing skills are helpful. By the end of this course, students will build a strong technical foundation and complete paintings that demonstrate these traditional methods.

• Event location: Studio B (SH-A)
• Course ID: 82623
• Instructor: Jody Mattison
• Bio: Jody earned her MFA in Painting from the Academy of Art College in 2000. She taught color theory and figure drawing there for 12 years. She has been teaching at the Center for Community Arts since 2001. She is endlessly curious about art media and have done a bit of almost everything 2-D (and a little 3-D!) Jody's main style is classical realism (both figure and still life), but she also finds great joy in working in abstract and alla prima modes. Media include oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel/other drawing media, wax and mixed media. She loves to teach!