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Master color, landscape painting, and animal drawing in this three-course bundle. Learn color theory, expressive techniques for nature, and how to accurately draw animals with confidence and clarity. Perfect for building strong artistic foundations.

These higher-level classes cover topics like color enhancement techniques, creating light, painting facial features, and Alla Prima still life, taught by expert instructors.

The Intensive kicks off with Tabitha Whitley teaching you how to paint a grisailles self-portrait. Using a carefully calibrated value scale, Tabitha will capture the way light flows across the contours of the human face. She'll show you how to construct shadows and highlights side-by-side, how they play off each other, and how you can use each selectively to create richer dimension.

Learn the fundamentals of drawing, painting and sculpture with Melanie Berardicelli

Join Malone Park Center for the Arts to participate in a variety of art workshops tailored for all skill levels. Whether you're just starting or are an experienced artist, our classes offer hands-on experiences in painting, sculpture, and mixed media. Enhance your skills, meet fellow creatives, and explore your artistic potential in a supportive environment designed to foster growth and inspiration.

This bundle includes the tools you need to build a foundation for understanding oil painting with an approach that is straightforward, incremental and easy to follow. Starting at the very beginning with a simple line drawing, follow along to learn how to paint primitive solids, a cast painting, and finally a still life in color. By working in monochrome in the first two courses, learn techniques that will help you understand how light affects objects, how to identify the shadow shapes and how to build an incremental value structure. In the last course, explore the world of color with a more detailed composition using a palette of primary colors that will simplify color mixing.

In this course, studio artist Christopher Paul Stevens teaches you how to recreate the effects of photography using oil paints and brushes. You will learn technical methods such as the grid system for accurate proportions, color matching, and layering techniques to transform mundane scenes into striking, photorealistic works of art. By the end of the lessons, you'll be able to master depth and detail to create a finished canvas that, at first glance, appears to be a real photograph.

In this course, Sarah Margaret Gibson teaches you how to create realistic bird portraits using the classical alla prima (wet-on-wet) technique and the sight-size method. You will explore the fundamentals of drawing and oil painting, from preparing materials and understanding light patterns to mastering color mixing and tonal values. By the end of the lessons, you will be able to paint a vivid, naturalist portrait from observation and apply finishing touches like impastos and varnishing to bring your subject to life.

The Oil Painting Techniques Specialization features six experts teaching you how to master everything from traditional portraits and landscapes to modern photorealism and surrealism. Across 100 lessons, you will build a professional foundation in color mixing, light, and texture using oil, acrylic, and even spray paint. By the end, you’ll have the technical range to create both realistic masterpieces and expressive, narrative-driven art.

Aidan Barker will share with you his knowledge and techniques for creating realistic and detailed artworks. You will explore the fundamentals of figure drawing and essential painting techniques, allowing you to breathe life into your own artistic creations.

In this course, professional artist Hashim Akib teaches you how to create vibrant impressionistic paintings of dynamic street scenes using acrylics. You will learn to move away from fine details by mastering bold brushstrokes, optical color mixing, and the use of large color blocks to capture light and movement. By the end of the lessons, you will have completed a lively urban scene that emphasizes mood and energy over traditional realism.

In this course, David Poxon teaches you the basics of working with watercolors before diving into a world of special techniques to elevate your artwork. Paint an ancient stone cottage, complete with shadows, textures, and a welcoming atmosphere.

Discover everything you need to know to develop a drawing practice guided by expert artists. Whether you are new to drawing, or want to hone your skills, this course will provide detailed exercises and demonstrations to take your drawings to the next level. Starting with an overview of drawing materials and a thorough study of line and mark making, learn to develop thoughtful compositions. From there, explore practical approaches to perspective and measuring. As your drawings evolve, learn how to add value to create dynamic form. And finally, apply detail and refinement to bring your drawings to dynamic finish.

In this course, visual artist Shaun Friend teaches you how to draw from your imagination by mastering mark-making, composition, and tonal work with graphite and charcoal. You will learn to unlock your creativity through sketchbook experimentation and translate those ideas into atmospheric, narrative-driven illustrations. By the end of the lessons, you'll have the skills to build light and shadow and add finishing touches that bring your unique mental concepts to life on paper.

Embark on a creative journey through the world of pencil and charcoal drawing with a focus on light, expression, and realism. This specialization offers a comprehensive foundation in traditional drawing media, combining the expertise of renowned artists Juan Perednik, Sim Sim, Jono Dry, Gonzalo Ibáñez, and Sam Brisley. Explore graphite, charcoal, and watercolor techniques across five carefully curated courses, each designed to enhance your skills in key areas like light and shadow, proportion, gesture, hyperrealism, and architectural rendering.

Discover the vibrant world of watercolor with our comprehensive specialization program, designed to transform beginners into skilled artists. Start your journey with Laura McKendry, who guides you through the essentials of watercolor sketching, exploring basic techniques and creative expression. Delve into the intricate art of botanical illustration with Julia Trickey, where you'll learn to depict plants with precision and artistry, capturing their natural beauty. Sarah Stokes takes you on a journey to create expressive animal portraits, teaching you to capture the essence and character of your subjects with lifelike texture and color.

Learn to edit your artwork, maintain rigorous quality control, and use dropshipping to manage your inventory hassle-free. Transform your passion into a profitable business and take your creativity to new heights.

In this course, Alicia Recio Rodríguez (also known as Alimaravillas) teaches you how to design modern, Nordic-style garments using only a crochet hook and simple stitches. You will discover how to create unique textures that mimic traditional knitwear, master the "Colorwork" technique for vibrant designs, and learn to draft your own patterns. By the end of the lessons, you will have the skills to take accurate measurements and crochet a professional-quality sweater from scratch.

Discover the art of sewing with a comprehensive journey through various techniques, guided by talented instructors like Juliet Uzor, By Hand London, Monisola Omotoso, Amanda McCavour, Chinelo Bally, and Luisa Hurtado. Start from the basics, mastering your sewing machine's intricacies, and progress to foundational stitches that transform fabric into unique garments. Learn to choose the perfect fabric, create custom patterns, and explore the essentials of sewing dresses, peplum tops, trousers, and even backpacks. Each step reflects the care and creativity that go into making beautiful pieces

In this course, embroidery artist Amanda McCavour teaches you how to use a standard sewing machine for free-motion embroidery to create delicate, thread-based art. You will learn to set up your machine without a traditional foot, transfer nature-inspired designs onto fabric, and master various stitch patterns for shading and filling. The final project involves crafting a unique, wearable embroidered collar featuring intricate floral and botanical motifs.

In this online course, Valentina teaches you how to portray animals using needle painting. Learn how to choose a color palette and use different stitches to apply light and shadow as well as generate texture, so you can portray your favorite animals or your own pet as a keepsake or an ornament.

Make your own statement earrings collection using polymer clay with Rachael’s guidance. Learn to create vibrant color palettes, create unique shapes and textures to make jewelry that expresses your colorful style. Discover the entire process of making your own polymer jewelry from start to finish and start wearing your creative ideas with sass!

In this course, Mia Winston-hart shows you how to create epoxy resin jewelry from start to finish. Explore different coloring methods, experiment with decorative elements like flowers and glitter, and add the finishing touches to make your pieces truly unique.

In this online course, look into the chemistry behind soapmaking and soak your imagination in this creative, handmade process. Gain the knowledge needed to create soap with your own unique style, all while respecting planet.

Unleash your creativity with a hands-on project, crafting a balloon garland tailored to a unique theme, such as an engagement, gender reveal, or birthday. Perfect for those passionate about decorating, event planning, or simply adding a touch of fun to celebrations. This journey into balloon design opens up a creative outlet, allowing you to elevate your gatherings with personalized and impactful decorations. Embrace the opportunity to learn something new and transform your events with the vibrant world of balloons.

In this course, you’ll learn all the steps required to create your cyanotype prints with ease; from the preparation of the solution, to the creation of images on transparent media or photolith film, to exposing light and fixating color. Discover how to apply your prints onto different surfaces such as paper, fabric, wood, and ceramic, with the use of photos, plants, flowers, and even objects.

Taught by photojournalist Giulia Candussi, this beginner-friendly course teaches you how to move beyond automatic settings to capture professional-quality images with a digital camera or smartphone. You will master technical fundamentals like the exposure triangle and composition while exploring practical scenarios such as portraiture and movement. The experience culminates in a final project where you create a personal photo reportage and learn basic retouching using Adobe Lightroom.

Gerardo Montiel Klint shows you how to master light with your camera and teaches you all about aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Learn more alongside Gerardo with his previous course Photography as an Expressive and Artistic Means.

In this Domestika Basics course, visual artist Carles Marsal teaches you to master Adobe Photoshop from the ground up through five specialized modules. You will progress from navigating the interface and working with layers to advanced techniques like professional photo retouching, complex masking, and precise color adjustments. By the end of the lessons, you will have a solid professional foundation for treating and creating digital images with the industry's leading software.Photography as an Expressive and Artistic Means.

Enrique Silguero teaches students how to master lighting to improve the visual quality of any project, while Dana Campanello shares valuable strategies for working as a freelance filmmaker. Finally, Sergio Castro San Martín concludes the series with a course that guides students through project creation from scratch, covering everything from character development to presentation to production companies and festivals. This comprehensive program prepares students to work in the audiovisual industry, create their own content, or develop film projects with a professional focus.

In this Domestika Basics, video editor Juanmi Cristóbal teaches you how to master Adobe Premiere Pro across six specialized courses. You will learn the entire post-production pipeline, from basic interface navigation and timeline editing to advanced skills like multi-camera synchronization, color correction with Lumetri, and professional audio mixing. By the end, you’ll have a streamlined workflow for exporting high-quality video content for film, TV, or the web.