Explore Color with an Introduction to both the Color Wheel and the Pigment Wheel. This course will show the beginner/intermediate artist how to look at color with an artistic and logical perspective. Sometimes color can be an overwhelming topic for the artist, in this course the artist will be shown new ways to appreciate the pigments in their paint box and will be shown simple ways to learn mixing. Over 2 1/2 hours of classroom instruction video - Classroom remains open to registered students for 90 days.

Form & Value - This is an excellent course for the beginning and/or intermediate painter who wishes to understand the principles of value and apply them to the form of objects. The instructor will offer video demonstrations and group critiques will be held.

This is an excellent course for the intermediate painter who wishes to understand the principles of value and how to apply them to the form of objects. Course participants will learn to create water reflections and work on a dark value background using wet in wet blending techniques. The instructor will offer video demonstrations and group critiques will be held weekly. 4 Units

Iridescence - Discover the beauty of painting iridescence on Hummingbirds.  Students gain valuable tips for painting iridescent feathers that these little bird’s bodies and wings are known for. Learn and practice brilliant color mixes for a variety of these creatures.  Techniques on how to handle their color, form and movement will be demonstrated through the use of video, written text and photographs. Students will paint three different species of Hummingbirds, using three different techniques.

"Courage, Dignity and Honor"

with Neadeen Masters

This course study is designed for the artist who wishes to learn the nuances of painting realistic fur. Course emphasis will be placed on creating fur textures. There are many exercises included in this course, several of which are transferable to other subjects. Students will learn techniques necessary to develop depth, shadow and color contrasts ranging from background atmosphere, hard and soft, lost and found edges for establishing dimension. Techniques on how to handle the color palette and building form will be demonstrated through the use of demonstration written text and supporting photographs. Students will have the opportunity to receive critique from the instructor.

This course study is designed for the artist who wishes to learn the nuances of painting objects under water. Course emphasis will be placed on creating the effects of light on color and form. There are many exercises included in this course, several of which are transferable to other subjects. Students will learn techniques necessary to develop depth, shadow and color contrasts ranging from background atmosphere, hard and soft, lost and found edges for establishing dimension. Techniques on how to handle the color palette and creating distortion in water will be demonstrated. Written text and supporting photographs will be included. Students will have the opportunity to add other underwater elements to this composition and to receive hands on critique from the instructor.

Module D