Art from Life Session 2: Developing Texture and Surface

April 15, 2026 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EDT)

Description

Laura Levine 

This course continues the study of drawing and painting from observation, building on the fundamentals introduced in Session 1. Open to all skill levels, it focuses on exploring different textures and surfaces and learning how to interpret them in both drawing and painting. Students will work from a variety of subjects as they practice seeing and translating visual details with clarity. 

As the session progresses, students will also begin developing their own personal style, using solid fundamentals as a base. Because key concepts are always reviewed, beginners can start with this session and move at their own pace. 

Oil paint is recommended, though any paint medium is welcome. 

5-week series

Wednesdays, 1pm – 4pm

April 15 – May 13

Members $240 / Nonmembers $280

Class Supply List

Drawing Materials:

• Drawing pad, 18″ x 24″
• #2 or softer pencils
• Grey kneaded eraser
• Vine charcoal
• Paper towels or clean rags

Painting Materials:

• Solvent: Gamsol (odorless) for cleaning brushes
• Paint: Titanium White – large tube, Cadmium Red Medium, Alizarin Crimson or Permanent Madder Deep, Ultramarine Blue, Cobalt Blue, Cadmium yellow medium, Permanent lemon yellow, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre, Viridian Green
• Brushes:
  Several oil painting brushes in assorted styles (flat, bright, round)
  Suggested sizes: #5, #8, and #10
• Painting Surfaces:
  Oil painting panels in various sizes
  Minimum size: 11″ x 14″
  Maximum size: 18″ x 24″
• 2 drop handle Palette knives
• Palette either disposable or wooden

Note:
If you already have similar materials, feel free to use what you have on hand.