Landscape Painting II: Color Theory & Application
Class Description
This Level II / Beginning-Intermediate class is perfect for students who have taken a class with Lorena before or want to advance their skills. Explore color theory through the practice of landscape painting.
Participants will learn fundamental color theory concepts and how to apply them effectively in their paintings. Through guided exercises, you’ll develop intentional color mixing techniques that help you accurately capture what you see, create the mood you desire, and add depth, atmosphere, and light to your landscapes.
Price
This class is operating on a sliding scale. You may purchase the class at a rate you feel financially comfortable with, up to the maximum class cost of $120. All students will receive the same instruction regardless of payment.
Use the checkout process as-is to pay the full $120 for the course. To adjust the price during checkout, please enter the desired price in the promo code box in a multiple of 10, between $20 and $110. For example, to pay $60, enter 60 into the promo code box. Please reach out to us if you need assistance.
Dates & Times
This class will meet on Saturdays starting Saturday, September 13th, through October 25th from 12 pm – 2:30 pm with the exception of no class on October 11th.
September 13th
September 20th
September 27th
October 4th
October 18th
October 25th
Materials Required
Materials provided. Acrylics will be supplied. Students encouraged to bring their own paints (acrylic, gouache, or oil). Walnut oil can be provided instead of linseed oil to avoid smell.
About the Instructor - Lorena Alverez
Lorena Alvarez was born in Mexico and raised partly in Milwaukee, but mainly in Mexico City. She has lived in Brazil, Mexico and various states in the United States. She received her Bachelor Degree in Graphic Design with a Minor in Illustration from Universidad Anahuac, in Mexico City. She earned her Master of Fine Arts in Computer Art with a concentration in Motion Graphics in Savannah College of Art and Design, in Georgia. For the next years she worked in her field, Graphic Design, started her freelance business and has been raising a family. Following the example of Grandma Moses, who turned to an art career only until she retired from her farm duties, Lorena saw the opportunity to change careers once her children became self-sufficient. She is currently pursuing a Master in Fine Arts Degree in Painting with a Minor in Printmaking where she was awarded a graduate assistantship.