Through the Malone Park Online Course Program, we are bringing elite art instruction to our region at an unbeatable value. We are currently offering a limited-time 50% rate on all course enrollments. Join us before June 30th, 2026, to take advantage of this pricing and start mastering new skills in painting, drawing, and digital media.
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.
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