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Unleash your inner artist with a wide range of online painting classes. Master various painting techniques, express your creativity, and discover the joy of painting from the comfort of your own home.

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Experimenting with Watercolor Basics

Evanston Art Center

Discover the joy of watercolor painting through playful experimentation. Unlock a world of techniques, from wet-into-wet washes to glazing, and watch as your creations come to life with vibrant color and texture. Whether you're a beginner or seeking to expand your skills, this course offers a dynamic journey of discovery and artistic expression.

(83) All levels 16 and older
$180

5 sessions

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Creating Compositions for Multiple Figure Paintings

New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom

Discover the art of creating captivating multiple-figure paintings in this immersive virtual course. Dive into the world of art history, explore narrative storytelling, and learn how to use formal elements of design to convey content and context. Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, unleash your creative potential and bring your own self-authored paintings to life.

(75) All levels 18 and older
$430

9 sessions

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Creating Compositions for Multiple Paintings

New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom

Unlock the secrets of multiple-figure compositions with the help of art history in this immersive painting course at the New York School of the Arts. Dive into the narratives behind historical paintings and learn how to construct your captivating works of art. From sketchbook to canvas, this course will guide you through the process of creating stunning multiple-figure compositions.

(75) All levels 18 and older
$430

9 sessions

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Abstraction for Drawing and Painting

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Discover the secrets of creating captivating abstract art in this engaging course that combines traditional and contemporary approaches. Unleash your artistic voice, gain confidence in your abilities, and impress yourself and others with your newfound skills. Get ready to experiment, explore, and create stunning works that will leave a lasting impression.

(1061) All levels 18 and older
$330

8 sessions

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Painting in the State of Flow

Prima Materia Institute @ Virtual Classroom

Unlock the artist's ultimate goal: the creative flow. Join our course to delve into the mesmerizing world of poured painting, where the medium effortlessly guides your masterpiece. Over 4 weeks (8 classes) we'll harness the natural flow of paint, exploring the delicate balance between control and spontaneity, as the liquid medium encourages a more open-minded approach to painting landscapes. “The actions and awareness merge so that it seems that...

(3) All levels 13 and older
$800

8 sessions

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Watercolor at Home

New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom

Experience watercolor painting from the comfort of your home with this course at the prestigious New York School of the Arts. Discover the art of still life, tablescape, and roomscape, while learning about light, transparency, opacity, and layering. This course offers group critiques and individual instruction to help you refine your skills.

(75) All levels 18 and older
$400

9 sessions

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Fear-Free Beginners Acrylic Painting

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom

Unleash your inner artist and discover the joy of acrylic painting at The Art Studio NY. Learn techniques, express yourself, and create beautiful artwork in a nurturing and non-judgmental environment. Escape the every day and find your weekly oasis in this fear-free painting class.

(631) Beginner 18 and older
$274

8 sessions

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Watercolor Still Life

New York School of the Arts @ Online Classroom

Learn to bring everyday objects to life in vibrant watercolor compositions at the New York School of the Arts. Sharpen your observation skills while exploring pigments, layering techniques, and more. All levels of experience are welcome in this experimental and boundary-pushing class.

(75) All levels 18 and older
$380

9 sessions

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Beginning Watercolor: Online

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Unlock your creativity and learn to paint sparkling, luminous watercolors with the Chicago Botanic Garden's virtual botanical art class. Explore brush techniques, color-mixing, and control of washes from the comfort of your own home. No prior experience is needed.

(122) Beginner 18 and older
$349

6 sessions

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Painting the Natural World

Chicago Botanic Garden @ Online via Zoom

Discover the world of watercolor as you learn to depict the beauty of nature in this online course offered by the Chicago Botanic Garden. Explore the art of painting the natural world from the comfort of your own home, and unlock the secrets to achieving sparkling and sensitive effects with watercolor. Previous experience in watercolor or a similar medium is recommended.

(122) All levels 18 and older
$349

6 sessions

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Beginners Pastel Painting

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom

Explore the world of soft pastel painting and nurture your creativity with inspiring art lessons for all ages and levels. Discover endless techniques, from color blending to expressive mark making, in a supportive online art class. Tap into your inner artist and join a community of like-minded individuals in this engaging LIVE experience.

(631) Beginner 18 and older
$75

3 sessions

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Intermediate Watercolor Painting

The Art Studio NY @ Online Classroom

Deepen your practice of watercolor painting and express your creativity in this inspiring online class. Learn from top-notch professionals and connect with a supportive community of artists worldwide. Discover a wide variety of techniques and styles to enhance your skills and increase your artistic confidence.

(631) Intermediate 18 and older
$274

7 sessions

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Online Chalk Pastel 102

Pastimes for a Lifetime @ Live Online via Zoom

Explore the delicate and versatile world of chalk pastels with an intermediate-level class that combines art and science. Discover the history and chemistry of pigments while learning to mix and apply chalk pastels for various subject matters. Perfect for the artist who enjoys getting their hands dirty.

(19) Intermediate 7 and older
$160

4 sessions

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The Secrets to Creating a Classical Landscape

Prima Materia Institute

Course scheduleWeek 1: Learn about the classic landscape created by the Masters. Become familiar with the classic palette of pigments and color mixing.Week 2: Create several studies in monochrome in small format. Glaze the final color over them to complete each motif.Week 3: Create an underpainting, working from a photo-reference. Complete the landscape study, wet-into-wet. Learn to apply linear and aerial perspective, tonal separation of planes, and finishing touches: texture and details.Week 4: Start the main painting in a larger format, applying the previous lessons and the tips of the Masters.Week 5: Develop the background, middle ground, and foreground. Week 6: Add details, define texture, add highlights. Discussion of the finished works.

(3) All levels 13 and older
$260

6 sessions

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Torso in Impasto

Prima Materia Institute @ Virtual Classroom

For intermediate level students and advanced beginners Art buyers find impasto fascinating. Impasto is the process or technique of laying on paint thickly so that it stands out from a surface. In this course, we learn how to make our paintings of the human body more unique by focusing on the torso and eliminating any distractions. This impasto method of paint application will allow us to handle color that communicates volume and shows our brushwork....

(3) All levels 13 and older
$400

4 sessions

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Virtual Interactive Japanese Ink Painting (Sumi-e)

RESOBOX

Learn the ancient art of Japanese ink painting from the comfort of your own home with RESOBOX's Virtual Interactive class. Discover the therapeutic and contemplative nature of Sumi-e as you create beautiful and minimalist artwork using just a few essential materials. Join the class and unlock your creativity today!

(518) All levels 18 and older

Watercolor 101

Art School of SF Bay @ Virtual Classroom

Explore the vibrant world of watercolors and dive into the techniques and methods to master this beautiful medium and bring your artistic visions to life.

(5) Beginner 18 and older
$400

10 sessions

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Drawing with Pastel

92nd Street Y @ Live Interactive Online Classroom

Unlock the vibrant world of soft pastels in this online course. Discover color theory and enhance your drawing skills as you explore classic still-lifes, figures, and photographs. Receive individual feedback and guidance from instructor Eva Nikolova along the way.

(1061) Beginner 18 and older
$330

7 sessions

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Finding Your Creative Voice through Mixed Media

The Art Process

Discover the secrets to creating stunning mixed media artworks that incorporate painting, drawing, painting, and collage in this interactive online art course. Unleash your unique creative voice through the guidance of Creative Coach, Kathy Leader, and explore techniques and practices that will transform your art. Sign up now to embark on this 6-week journey of self-expression and artistic growth.

(2) Beginner 18 and older
$160

4 sessions

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Key Elements of Fine Arts

Art School of SF Bay @ Virtual Classroom

Unlock your creative potential and master the fundamentals of fine arts at the renowned Art School of SF Bay. This comprehensive course will equip even beginners with the skills to paint breathtaking portraits and compose stunning artwork from scratch. Embark on a journey of artistic discovery and bring your imagination to life.

(5) Beginner 18 and older
$350

13 sessions

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