Introduction to Painting Short Course with Lucy Maddox
This course is designed for people who are looking to learn the fundamentals of painting. Over the course, artist and teacher Lucy Maddox will introduce you to: Underpainting, Composition, Value (light and dark), Application of paint, Tonal painting.
$395
Description
Introduction to Painting
Level: Beginner / Intermediate
Ages: This course is designed for adults
(Art students aged 15 – 17 may be able to attend, please contact to discuss suitability)
5 Week Course:
Over the course, artist Lucy Maddox will introduce you to:
- Underpainting
- Composition
- Value (light and dark)
- Application of paint
- Tonal painting
This course works with oil paints and all materials are provided. Places are limited to ensure one-on-one tuition.
This class is also available on Thursday afternoons with David Hamilton – click here
Lucy Maddox
Lucy Maddox is a Melbourne‑based contemporary painter and educator whose work explores connection, gesture and the physicality of the human body. Her richly tactile practice spans drawing, and other mediums, with particular focus on hands and intimate physical gestures as conduits of emotion and communication. Lucy holds a BA (University of Pennsylvania) and an MA in Applied Linguistics (University of Melbourne) as well as an Advanced Diploma in Visual Arts (RMIT) She recently also undertook studies with Studio Escalier in Argenton-Chateau, France. Her work has been featured in national group shows and recognized through multiple prize shortlists, including the Wyndham Art Prize and Banyule Award for Works on Paper. Lucy is serving as President of Victorian Artists Society and teaches at RMIT.
Images: by Lucy Maddox
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