Sharon Carol Demery
Sundays, 1–4 PM
September 8–November 3 (no class October 6)
(8 weeks, 24 total hours of instruction)
La Jolla Studio
$380/400 + $20 materials fee paid to instructor
Claude Monet, Henri Matisse, Berthe Morisot, Andre Derain: these great masters took painting to fascinating new levels. You will learn about the history of these groundbreaking artists and experience painting in their thrilling styles. This class will explore their techniques, starting with the Impressionists, then moving on to the exciting, independent Fauves. We will use bright colors and simplified compositions and images with a loose style of painting and strong brushwork, keeping the images simple, without details. I will provide images to work from, and you may also bring your own.
Learning and understanding values in painting are key to success with color. We will explore elements of form, color, line, and texture, along with composition, using oil or acrylic paint on canvas. We will do exercises taking a photo image into your own Impressionist painting and then into a Fauvist painting. I will demonstrate each style of painting. You may follow along with planned exercises, or you can choose to work independently with your own images and receive individual instruction.
Serious beginners and seasoned painters are all welcome.
Materials: A list of materials will be sent upon registration.
Please email me at sharoncaroldemery@gmail.com if you have any questions. I am always available to help.
Max students: 13
Immediately after you register, look for a confirmation email and receipt. In the week preceding the class start date, you will receive another email with more details.
These classes will be held in compliance with State of California and County of San Diego health regulations as applicable at the time of each class. The safety of our students, faculty, and staff continues to be our highest priority.