You’re invited to join our painting group forLearning from the Masters, an 8-week acrylic painting course.
When:Tuesday evenings, 6:00–9:00 PM
Starting:September 8
Where:Elkhart Art League
Each week, we’ll learn about a different master artist, look at examples of their work and painting techniques, and then create our own painting study inspired by that artist.
You may sign up for class with a painting kit included, or you may sign up to bring your own acrylic paints, brushes, and rags for cleaning your brushes.
Dwight’s goal for this class is to keep thingslighthearted, positive, and funwhile giving everyone an opportunity to see the process of making art through the eyes of great artists from the past. You do not need to be an expert painter to participate. Beginners are welcome!
Students will also be encouraged to spend a little time learning about each artist before class so we can share ideas and observations during our discussions.
Focus: Shape & Value
We’ll explore simple shapes, light and dark values, composition, and storytelling.
Why he’s great for beginners: His paintings use clear, easy-to-understand shapes and strong arrangements of light and dark.
Focus: Drawing & Form
We’ll study careful observation, anatomy, form, and gradual changes between light and dark.
Leonardo is an excellent artist to study when learning how careful drawing and observation can make a subject feel three-dimensional.
Focus: Light & Shadow
We’ll explore dramatic lighting, shadows, edges, and expressive brushwork, with an emphasis on portrait painting.
Rembrandt is one of the best artists to study for understanding how light and dark can create depth, mood, and focus.
Focus: Brushwork
We’ll look at how a painter can use fewer, more confident brushstrokes while still creating a realistic image.
We’ll also explore warm and cool colors and how paintings can look different when viewed up close versus from a distance.
Focus: Line & Design
We’ll concentrate on drawing, outlines, proportion, and elegant composition.
Ingres is an ideal artist to study for anyone who enjoys drawing and wants to develop stronger control of line and form.
Focus: Painterly Portraiture
We’ll explore confident brushwork, portraits, and the use of both sharp and soft edges.
Sargent provides a fun challenge as we begin to loosen our brushwork while still creating a convincing subject.
Focus: Color & Light
We’ll study color relationships, changing light, and the way small touches of color can work together to create an overall impression.
Monet helps us move from thinking primarily about light and dark to thinking more aboutcolor and light working together.
Focus: Structure & Abstraction
We’ll explore how artists can use color and simple shapes to describe three-dimensional forms.
Cézanne makes a great final study because his work connects careful observation with the beginnings of modern painting.
Together, these eight artists will give us the opportunity to explore many of the skills painters use:composition, drawing, anatomy, light and dark, edges, brushwork, color, and three-dimensional form.
Most importantly, we’ll have the chance to see how different artists solved painting problems in very different ways—and use those ideas to develop our own skills and ways of seeing.
Come ready to learn, experiment, and have fun!
Cost:
With painting kit $134 members/ $163 non-members
Without painting kit $115 members/$144 non-members
(Class is appropriate for ages 18 and up.) Tuition includes instruction, painting supplies, and open studio time on Thursday nights. (Teachers are not available during open studio.)
Location: Elkhart Art League Studio, 131 Tyler Street #1-B, Elkhart IN 46516
Located in the West End of the Depot Building south of the Post Office.
Email mail@ealonline.org with questions.
You’re invited to join our painting group forLearning from the Masters, an 8-week acrylic painting course.
When:Tuesday evenings, 6:00–9:00 PM
Starting:September 8
Where:Elkhart Art League
Each week, we’ll learn about a different master artist, look at examples of their work and painting techniques, and then create our own painting study inspired by that artist.
You may sign up for class with a painting kit included, or you may sign up to bring your own acrylic paints, brushes, and rags for cleaning your brushes.
Dwight’s goal for this class is to keep thingslighthearted, positive, and funwhile giving everyone an opportunity to see the process of making art through the eyes of great artists from the past. You do not need to be an expert painter to participate. Beginners are welcome!
Students will also be encouraged to spend a little time learning about each artist before class so we can share ideas and observations during our discussions.
Focus: Shape & Value
We’ll explore simple shapes, light and dark values, composition, and storytelling.
Why he’s great for beginners: His paintings use clear, easy-to-understand shapes and strong arrangements of light and dark.
Focus: Drawing & Form
We’ll study careful observation, anatomy, form, and gradual changes between light and dark.
Leonardo is an excellent artist to study when learning how careful drawing and observation can make a subject feel three-dimensional.
Focus: Light & Shadow
We’ll explore dramatic lighting, shadows, edges, and expressive brushwork, with an emphasis on portrait painting.
Rembrandt is one of the best artists to study for understanding how light and dark can create depth, mood, and focus.
Focus: Brushwork
We’ll look at how a painter can use fewer, more confident brushstrokes while still creating a realistic image.
We’ll also explore warm and cool colors and how paintings can look different when viewed up close versus from a distance.
Focus: Line & Design
We’ll concentrate on drawing, outlines, proportion, and elegant composition.
Ingres is an ideal artist to study for anyone who enjoys drawing and wants to develop stronger control of line and form.
Focus: Painterly Portraiture
We’ll explore confident brushwork, portraits, and the use of both sharp and soft edges.
Sargent provides a fun challenge as we begin to loosen our brushwork while still creating a convincing subject.
Focus: Color & Light
We’ll study color relationships, changing light, and the way small touches of color can work together to create an overall impression.
Monet helps us move from thinking primarily about light and dark to thinking more aboutcolor and light working together.
Focus: Structure & Abstraction
We’ll explore how artists can use color and simple shapes to describe three-dimensional forms.
Cézanne makes a great final study because his work connects careful observation with the beginnings of modern painting.
Together, these eight artists will give us the opportunity to explore many of the skills painters use:composition, drawing, anatomy, light and dark, edges, brushwork, color, and three-dimensional form.
Most importantly, we’ll have the chance to see how different artists solved painting problems in very different ways—and use those ideas to develop our own skills and ways of seeing.
Come ready to learn, experiment, and have fun!
Cost:
With painting kit $134 members/ $163 non-members
Without painting kit $115 members/$144 non-members
(Class is appropriate for ages 18 and up.) Tuition includes instruction, painting supplies, and open studio time on Thursday nights. (Teachers are not available during open studio.)
Location: Elkhart Art League Studio, 131 Tyler Street #1-B, Elkhart IN 46516
Located in the West End of the Depot Building south of the Post Office.
Email mail@ealonline.org with questions.
Dwight Luna has been painting for more than 30 years. His works have garnered numerous awards in local shows, and he has been a featured speaker at the Midwest Museum of American Art.
