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Botticelli & Caravaggio: Level 2

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10:30am–1:30pm PT

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Intro to Minimal Realism

Art on 30th

4.6 41 reviews

Explore the fusion of Realism and Minimalism in this acrylic painting class. Discover new ways of seeing the world around you while learning techniques from renowned artists. Perfect for beginners and abstract artists looking to build a foundation in Realism with a minimalist spin.

All levels
Small class sizes
18 and older
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4434 30th Street, San Diego
15 hours over 5 sessions

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Learn new ways of seeing the world around you by combining Realism with Minimalism and all the basics of acrylic painting.

If you love the style of artists David Hockney, Anna Mac and Andrew Faulkner—you'll love this class! Learn new ways of seeing the world around you by combining Realism with Minimalism and all the basics of acrylic painting.

When it comes to Realism, there are several factors that help make a painting look realistic. We’ll cover those techniques and practice applying them in minimalist scenes.

This class is perfect for beginners, artists who typically paint abstract styles, or anyone interested in building a foundation in Realism with a minimalist spin.

In five weeks, we will explore:

How to capture proportion and form
Perspective basics
Value, lighting, and shadows
Tenets of minimalism
Origins and influences of Minimalism

You’ll walk away understanding the elements of Realism with the techniques to master them in a minimalist style. Students will walk away with at least two beautiful paintings.

Supply List:

2 stretched canvases (16x20 or similar)
palette paper (12x16 or similar)
palette knife
quality paper towels like Viva or Bounty
acrylic paint (recommended brands: Nova Color or Golden in fluid consistency):
titanium white in a large size (i.e. 4-8 oz.)
carbon black, or mars black
ultramarine blue
pthalo blue (green shade)
bismuth yellow, or lemon yellow
cadmium yellow medium hue
vermilion red, or cadmium red light hue
quinacridone red, or cadmium red deep hue
...plus any other colors you already have!

Optional materials:

Color Wheel Pocket Guide

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Occasionally the school may find it necessary to cancel a course or workshop due to scheduling conflicts or instructor cancellation. If this occurs, registered students will be contacted and will be refunded the full course tuition and any additional fees.

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If something should come up and you are unable to attend your class/workshop, please give us 3 business days notice prior to the start of the class/workshop for a refund less 5% cancellation fee.

After 3 business days, no refunds will be given.

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Life happens and you may miss a class. You will be allowed to make up one class from the session.

Please request a “make up slip” that is active for the next 30 days. DO NOT just show up to redeem a make up slip as full classes will have NO CHOICE but to turn away the make up student if there are no available tables/space.

You may make up your class in any class that has room, it does not need to be the class that you originally took.

Make ups are limited to one class per session.

In any event where a customer wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Art on 30th is a vibrant art school and community in San Diego that offers classes for artists of all levels. With dedicated gallery space, private artist studios, and monthly sessions on "How to Take Your Art to Market," it provides a supportive and inspiring environment for artists to create and grow.

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Intro to Acrylics (Level 1)

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