If you have ever wanted to try to paint in oils but didn’t know how to start, this is the class that will introduce you to classic oil painting and the methods used to put paint on canvas. All the basics to get you started on an exciting journey are covered in this workshop: paints, brushes, surfaces to paint on (canvas, board etc.), color mixing, mediums, brushwork, palette knife use, and care of materials. All will be demonstrated and practiced. Come prepared to paint! $15 materials fee, just bring yourself!
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Alexandra Sharma
Cost: $40
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Paint with the medium of your choice in a relaxed Summertime atmosphere with as much instructor help as you want. Bring in new or unfinished work you want to do. Short demos and techniques in laying out and blocking in your choice of pictures will be discussed. Frequent critiques will be available to assist you. Realism and impressionism techniques will be discussed for use in your painting.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Dennis Lake
Cost: $160
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Painting portraits can be intimidating for artists. Yet, with some simplified approaches that go beyond line drawing to shadow shapes, use of chiaroscuro, color accuracy, and overall design composition the magic of portrait painting becomes a truly enjoyable skill. These days most portrait painters must work from photos so adjusting for the limits of the photo is an essential part of the process. If you can take your own photos of your subject that have excellent color, definite shadow shapes in the face, and minimal background ‘noise’ you will have more success with the painting process. Be sure to enlarge the photo to the exact face and head size of your intended painting—life-size or slightly smaller works best.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Jana Stiles
Cost: $240
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738

Gary Baughman weaves a scientific understanding of light and color into his Plein Air painting, giving students a fresh understanding of how to render subject matter with an enlightened eye toward rendering accurate and interesting compositions, shapes, values, colors, and edges. Baughman will demonstrate his method of working wet in wet and in one pass, encouraging students to work rapidly to capture the fleeting shadows and lighting as the sun moves across the sky. Students will be working in a small format, so that at least one painting can be finished each day. Gary will provide one-on-one supervision and instruction. Students may work in oil or pastel. This workshop is tailored for intermediate painters and/or beginners with good drawing skills.
 
Location: Hilton Head Island, South Carolina
Instructor: Gary Baughman
Cost: $400
Sponsor: Art League of Hilton Head
Website, email, (843) 842-5738