You may have noticed that there are a lot of online painting classes all of a sudden. That’s good for everyone, right? Many of these classes are “canned” courses where you work on your own. Just you and the computer.
Do you miss the interactivity of live, face-to-face classes?
Do you wish the instructor was there so you could ask questions right away?
Prove to yourself that you DO have the talent to paint beautiful works.
My painting classes are real-time, live classes delivered online. That means I’m there teaching live where you can ask me questions and show me your progress for feedback.
These are ongoing classes in painting realism with oil paint. So if you have drawn or painted before but want a formal structure in which to develop greater skill and knowledge these are for you. If you are a complete beginner, I periodically offer a Bootcamp workshop for you to learn the basics, or you can take a private class.
You’ll learn the essentials for creating good paintings.
Each class begins with a lesson on painting, where we focus on the elements, principles, materials, or techniques. These are essentials that can be applied to your particular interests whether portraiture, landscape, still-life, etc. We follow a sequence so that the learning builds from one month to the next.
Depending on what we’re studying, you might do an exercise or just incorporate the day’s lesson into what you are currently painting. You can focus on subjects you like and we also have subject-specific classes such as portraits and landscape.
There is always an opportunity for questions on any aspect of painting and I provide interactive feedback, help, and encouragement.
Classes are on Wednesday mornings from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Enrollment is by the month and costs $130 a month (including tax) for 4 sessions.
I accept a limited number of new students each year and have openings now. If you are interested, please send an inquiry to jean @ jeanwilkey.com, or register below.
See what others are saying:
In the years I’ve taken from others, I have never learned as much as I have from you. I feel good about something when I’m done. I know it’s all mine – no one else has painted on that canvas. Well, that’d be a bit hard right now, but you know what I mean. I always felt like I should sign my name and theirs. I like it this way. — Kathy B
I learned so much during this course! I learned painting techniques that has helped me develop compositions that I was not able to do before. Awesome class and instructor! — JA
I absolutely love the way you always find something positive even when the piece is a hot mess! You are the BEST teacher ever! — KB
Particulars:
- Classes are taught using Zoom. *You’ll need an internet connection, preferably high speed, a computer, tablet, or smartphone that is microphone and video-enabled. You’ll also need to download the Zoom app which is free.
- On registering, you’ll receive a materials list and instructions on joining the class
- Class limited to 12 participants.
Register by:
PayPal or a credit card. Just click the link – I’m ready!
Sending a check by mail. (Email me for the address)
You will want to take this class if:
- You just love paint and crave learning more than just a few basics the beginner courses offer.
- You’ve done some drawing or painting but want the regularity of a group to help you be consistent.
- You wish you had direct access to the instructor to ask questions when you need help.
- You know you won’t stick with a “canned” pre-recorded painting class.
- You love using color but when you try to mix the colors you see you end up with mud.
- You’re tired of trying to learn on your own and want a formal structure in which to develop greater skill and knowledge.
- You are frustrated that you’ve hit a plateau and your paintings don’t turn out as you envision.
- You want to use color effectively to create depth and form, and to express emotion.
- You are committed to yourself and your artistic development.
This is not a “cookie-cutter” approach where you make a clone of the instructor’s painting – it’s not a phrasebook. You will learn the grammar of paint which will enable you to paint whatever you want.
If you are a complete beginner and have never drawn or painted anything before, I offer a 2-day Oil Painting Essentials Bootcamp workshop for you to learn the basics. If you are not sure which will be the right fit for you, contact me.
About me:
I love sharing my knowledge of painting and have been teaching art for 20 years. My work has been shown throughout the United States and in Central America and the Middle East. You can find information about me on my website here and on my blog.
Get the support, encouragement, and help you need to take your painting to the next level.
This is the same weekly class that I teach face to face.
It’s the same personal interaction and content tailored to you. It’s just online.
Give it a whirl. What have you got to lose?
Contact me for more information or to sign up.
Contact me at: 575-528-8912 or email me at: jean @ jeanwilkey.com
I got everything I wanted from this course. Mrs. Wilkey was a great instructor. She offered great critiques and was very approachable. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone wanting to learn to paint. – RM