Michael's landscape oil painting classes have met with tremendous success and continue to be in high demand. This summer, beginning in July, one morning class and 1 evening class will be offered at City Art, 1224 Lincoln St. in the Vista in downtown Columbia. Each class meets once a week for 6 consecutive weeks. The morning class is $200 and limited to 8 students per class. The evening class is also $200 and limited to 10 students.
In these six week classes, Michael will discuss the key fundamentals of choosing subject matter and how to develop a strong composition. Michael will explain his method for using complimentary colors to avoid "muddy" painting results. Color mixing will be thoroughly discussed and demonstrated, taking the "mystery" out of approaching color for both the beginning and experienced painter. Students will complete extensive color exercises, helping them achieve a fundamental understanding of utilizing complimentaries to mix greens and grays. Through these same exercises, Michael will demonstrate how to lighten and darken each color you'll use on your palette. His working methods are broken down into a step-by-step process that takes the confusion out of painting in oil. Starting with a strong foundation drawing and color wash, Michael shows you how to lay in your initial underpainting, then build successive layers of color to achieve a complete landscape painting.
Class Schedule:
Monday, September 13- October 18
This class will meet once a week from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and will run for 6 consecutive weeks thru October 18. Fee: $200.
Tuesday, September 14- October 19
This class will meet once a week from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will run for 6 consecutive weeks thru October 19. Fee: $200.
Thursday, September 16- October 21
This class will meet once a week from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will run for 6 consecutive weeks thru October 21. Fee: $200
To reserve your space for any of these day or evening times, or for further details, call City Art at 803-252-3613 or click here: http://www.cityartonline.com/art-classes
Michael has also conducted workshops ranging from 2-day to 5-day classes in landscape painting. Michael has also given numerous presentations, talks and various painting demonstrations to many professional groups. Inquiries from any art leagues or art organizations interested in a possible workshop or art presentation with Michael are welcome. Call to discuss: 803-356-4268
Michael also gives one-on-one private painting instruction or painting critique for students at his studio in Lexington. Rates are $60/hr with a minimum 1 hour and maximum 3 hour session available. Times are flexible. Call for scheduling: 803-356-4268