Category: The Classroom

  • Drawing Class: Cones & Zirconia

    Tonight we looked at the basic structure and shading of cones.  Using a spraypainted party hat as a model, I demonstrate the basic shape and shading of a cone.  We briefly discussed applying that to other triangles and cones in diamonds, bottles, and even the negative spaces in plants. [nonmember]This class is no longer available…

  • Painting Class 2: making things POP!

     Tonight I gave three simple things you can do to make your subjects POP off of your canvas: Atmospheric perspective, Glazing, and underpainting in complimentary colors. Try them out and let me know your results! [nonmember]This class is no longer available as free content.  You may download this class for $5 by clicking the PayPal…

  • Drawing Class 2: A Drinking Glass

    Lines, elipses, and reflections, oh my! This week we focus on the shading of cylinders, practicing line and elipse drawing and noticing the particulars in a drinking glass. [nonmember]This class is no longer available as free content.  All classes are left free online at Oasis Studio’s Ustream for four weeks after recording.  You may download…

  • Painting Class 1:1 Color Wheels

     Tonight we went through the process of creating a color wheel and experimenting with your paints.  Materials used were gesso, student and professional acrylic paint, various inexpensive brushes, multimedia paper and some index cards. [nonmember]This class is no longer available as free content.  You can download this class for $5 by clicking the Pay Pay…

  • Drawing Class 1:1 Spheres

    Tonight, we went through the basics of drawing a circle, shading a sphere, and seeing reflections.  Materials used were a 2B charcoal pencil and a sketchbook.  The subjects were a glass ball, a matte silver Christmas ornament, and a silver mirrored Christmas ornament… ’cause gazing balls are pricey! [nonmember] This class is no longer available…