Course detailBerkeley ExtensionArt and Designopen

ART X410

Painting Fundamentals

Get an introduction to the essential materials and techniques of painting, including building and stretching a canvas, mixing color, underpainting, glazing and washing, dry brushing and using a palette knife.

Explore the use of composition, line, contrast, texture and color.

Demonstrations, slide-illustrated lectures, and individual and group critiques provide a basis to develop your visual awareness.