The Course
Ready to swap out your green thumb for a burst of color? Jump into the vibrant world of oil stick painting with us, where you'll learn to craft stunning bouquets that won't wilt! We'll start with the basics—understanding your materials, from the lush variety of oil sticks available to the perfect paper or canvas to capture your botanical masterpiece. You'll discover how to blend, layer, and texture, creating petals and leaves that pop right off the page.
But it's not just about pretty flowers; it's about expression and the joy of creating art that speaks. Whether you're looking to decorate your home with personalized floral art, want to gift a one-of-a-kind bouquet that lasts forever, or simply interested in exploring a new medium, this course will equip you with the skills. By the end, you'll have the confidence to compose and create vibrant, tactile floral artworks that bring a touch of nature's beauty into any space. Plus, you'll have a blast doing it—the world needs more color, and you're just the artist to paint it!
What you will learn
I started crafting this course with a simple goal in mind: to help you unlock your creative potential and find joy in the vibrant world of oil sticks, regardless of your experience level. Whether you've never held an oil stick or you've played around with them before, this course is structured to offer the perfect blend of technical guidance, personal expression, and hands-on practice. Every lesson is thoughtfully organized to ensure you understand the medium's nuances, from choosing your colors to layering and blending techniques to final touches that bring your artwork to life. You’ll discover that oil sticks can be an incredibly satisfying form of artistic expression, offering the richness of oil paints with the immediacy of drawing. Dive in, and let's explore the colorful possibilities together, transforming them into beautiful, tangible bouquets that bloom right on your canvas.
Curriculum
Your instructor
Debora Stewart is a seasoned fine artist whose expertise extends into the vibrant and textural world of oil stick painting. With a career that encompasses numerous exhibitions and a rich experience in teaching art, Debora brings an intimate knowledge of color theory and composition to her courses. Her proficiency in the arts is anchored in years of dedication and exploration, which has culminated in a unique flair for crafting stunning, lifelike floral arrangements on canvas.
Deeply connected to the sensory experience of painting, Debora's enthusiasm for the tactile nature of oil sticks makes her an ideal guide for "Create a Bouquet with Oil Sticks". She believes in unlocking the creative potential within each student, blending technical skill with an emotional palette to transform simple strokes into evocative blossoms. Her own passion for botanical subjects is evident in her work and teaching, providing a rich, inspiring atmosphere for her students to flourish in their artistic journey.
Vibrant
Crafting Colorful Floral Imagery with Rich Oil Sticks
Impressionistic
Exploring Loose and Expressive Bouquet Techniques
Detailed
A Step-by-Step Guide to Intricate Oil Stick Botanicals