Explore the sumptuous, magical medium of oil.

Learn the basic techniques of how to work with oil paint, mix colors, set up a palette and paint what you see. Work from the still life and figure, and paint in a supportive environment.

 

Prerequisite: One semester of Drawing is highly recommended.

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    First Session: Wed, May 29, 2013, 10 am - 12:30 pm

    Instructor: David Atkin  show bio

    David Atkin was born in Toronto Canada. Today he lives and works in Brooklyn. David earned his BFA in painting at the Nova Scotia College of Art And Design, and his MFA in painting from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He also studied at the Cooper Union, Parson’s School of Design and the Ontario College of Art. David has been teaching at 92nd Street Y since 2005 as well as teaching at the Nova Scotia College of art and Design, and the Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, Massachusetts. His work approach involves a firm grasp of realism in a contemporary context. David encourages his students to attain a mastery of the painting techniques their intuitive energy.

    Day(s): Wednesday

    Sessions: 5

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    Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd St

    Room: S114, Main Fl, South Building

    Price: from $230.00

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    First Session: Wed, May 29, 2013, 7 pm - 9:30 pm

    Instructor: David Atkin  show bio

    David Atkin was born in Toronto Canada. Today he lives and works in Brooklyn. David earned his BFA in painting at the Nova Scotia College of Art And Design, and his MFA in painting from The School of the Art Institute of Chicago. He also studied at the Cooper Union, Parson’s School of Design and the Ontario College of Art. David has been teaching at 92nd Street Y since 2005 as well as teaching at the Nova Scotia College of art and Design, and the Montserrat College of Art in Beverly, Massachusetts. His work approach involves a firm grasp of realism in a contemporary context. David encourages his students to attain a mastery of the painting techniques their intuitive energy.

    Day(s): Wednesday

    Sessions: 5

    Supply List: Click here to view list

    Class Calendar: View class calendar

    Location: Lexington Avenue at 92nd St

    Room: S370,3rd Fl, South Building

    Price: from $225.00

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    Prerequisite: One semester of Drawing is highly recommended.

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