Introduction to Oil Painting
With instructor
Juri Umagami
Sat. 2pm - 5pm
Course Description
Whenever an Artist speaks about a "linage" of instruction, it is a proud declaration of where their knowledge came from. Ours is a fusion of Northern European, Classical Italian and California Impressionism. With this background we can hone in on an individual's choice of style once foundations in painting are achieved.
The first “initiation” exercise that students in this class must accomplish is our Compass Rose exercise. This exercise teaches the student first, basic skills for blending, glazing etc. the Zorn palette of colors and then introduces the student to a new way of “seeing.”
Week 1: Renaissance Rub-out. We will cover “how to start a painting.” You will learn foundation techniques such as how to hold a brush, how to use a palette, and how much oil and paint to use.
Week 2 - 3: Values / Transition and Collision. We will focus on values, transitions and collisions using the monochromatic palette.
Week 4 - 5: Color Mixing. We will explore the essentials of color using the “Zorn Palette.” You may create a color chart along with the main project.
Week 6: Mixing Black / Glazing
Week 7: Application - Color Matching / Master Copy.
What You'll Learn
Learn Renaissance Painting Techniques
Produce monochromatic studies
How to apply color & how to mix paint
Alchemy of materials and mediums
Glazing Secrets
Live demonstrations and personalized instruction to help you learn faster
Personalized one-on-one instruction
About
Juri Umagami
Juri Umagami is the rock of Kline Academy. She started oil painting at Usukubo Yuji Art Atelier in Tochigi, Japan when she was eight years old. In 2009, she moved to Los Angeles, California, to pursue her goal to be an artist and art instructor. She is an avid student of classical technique and a focused artist. She received a BFA at Otis in May, 2017. While pursuing Masters in Fine Art, Juri is working to become an accomplished artist and doing some commissioned work. She teaches her classical drawing and painting classes.
