Oils Pastels Painting Courses Overview

Arts Shala is delighted to introduce our Oil Pastels Painting Course in Delhi, a comprehensive journey into the colorful and expressive world of oil pastels. Designed for artists at all levels, this course offers an in-depth exploration of the medium, from understanding its unique characteristics to mastering advanced techniques. Students will delve into color theory, learning to create harmony and contrast with primary, secondary, and tertiary colors. They will study light and shadow, value contrasts, and special techniques like blending, sgraffito, and overlaying to bring their oil pastel artworks to life.

Through hands-on exercises, students will develop skills in creating smooth transitions, intricate textures, and realistic details. The course covers the use of various tools, the importance of edges in composition, and techniques for both impressionistic and realistic drawings across different genres. At Arts Shala, we provide a nurturing environment where students can explore their creativity, refine their artistic expression, and discover the full potential of oil pastels in creating stunning, dynamic artworks.

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Oil Pastels Painting Course

Duration: 40 Hours

WHAT THE COURSE INCLUDES:
OIL PASTELS MEDIUM INTRODUCTION
COLOR THEORY
BASIC LIGHT AND SHADOW
VALUE STUDY
SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
HOW TO USE TOOLS FOR DRAWINGS
STUDY OF EDGES
IMPRESSIONISM AND REALISM IN DIFFERENT GENRES
REALISTIC DRAWINGS

Rs. 16,000.00

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What The Course Includes?

Looking for an oil pastel painting course in Delhi? Arts Shala provides personalised and professional guidance from experienced instructors. With us, you can enhance your skills and learn the proper use of oil paints. Our course includes:

Medium Introduction

Students will learn about the composition of oil paints, including pigments, binders, and the unique properties that make them a favored medium for artists throughout history. The course will cover the slow drying time of oil paints, their rich colors, and their versatility. The course will introduce students to the essential tools and materials needed for oil painting, such as various types of brushes (e.g., flat, round, filbert), canvases (e.g., linen, cotton), mediums (e.g., linseed oil, turpentine), and solvents for thinning paint and cleaning brushes.

Color Theory

Students will dive deeper into the color wheel, learning about the interactions between primary (red, blue, yellow), secondary (green, orange, purple), and tertiary colors. They will explore how to create color harmony and contrast in their paintings.The course will explain how hue (the color itself), value (the lightness or darkness of a color), and chroma (the intensity or purity of a color) affect the overall look of a painting. Students will learn how to use these concepts to create depth, mood, and emphasis in their artwork.

Basic Light and Shadow

Students will study how different light sources, such as natural sunlight or artificial lighting, affect the appearance of subjects in a painting. They will learn techniques for accurately representing these effects using oil paints.The course will cover techniques for creating realistic light and shadow effects, including how to use highlights, mid-tones, and shadows to create a sense of volume and three-dimensionality in oil paintings.

Value Study

Students will practice creating detailed value scales with oil paints, learning how to transition smoothly between dark and light values. This exercise will help them understand the importance of value in creating the illusion of form and depth.The course will teach students how to master transitions between dark, light, and mid-tones, emphasizing the role of these transitions in creating focal points and guiding the viewer's eye through the artwork.

Why Join Our Oil Pastels Painting Course?

Join our oil painting classes in Delhi to delve into the rich and vibrant world of oil painting. Unlock timeless techniques, receive expert guidance, and unleash your creativity on canvas with this classic medium.

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Impressionism and Realism in Different Genres
Impressionistic Techniques: Students will explore impressionistic techniques, learning how to use vibrant, expressive strokes to convey the atmosphere and emotion of a scene.
Realistic Techniques: The course will cover realistic techniques for creating detailed and lifelike drawings in various genres. Students will learn how to observe and replicate the fine details of their subjects.
Realistic Drawings
Advanced Realism Techniques: Students will delve into advanced techniques for creating highly realistic oil pastel drawings. This includes learning how to create intricate textures, subtle color shifts, and accurate representations of light and shadow. Join an oil pastel painting course in Delhi and transform your creative ideas into stunning artwork with us!
Special Techniques
Blending: Students will learn various blending techniques, such as using their fingers, blending stumps, or even a bit of turpentine to blend oil pastels smoothly.
Sgraffito: This technique involves scratching through a layer of oil pastel to reveal a different color or the surface underneath. Students will learn how to use sgraffito for creating textures or adding highlights.
How to Use Tools for Drawings?
Tools Overview: Students will get a comprehensive overview of the tools that can be used with oil pastels, such as paper types, blending tools, and fixatives.
Techniques for Tool Use: The course will provide tips and techniques for using these tools effectively. For example, students will learn how to use a palette knife for scraping or applying thick layers of oil pastel.
Study of Edges
Understanding Edge Types: Students will learn about the different types of edges (hard, soft, lost) and how they can be used to create a sense of depth and realism in a composition.
Application in Artworks: Practical exercises will help students understand how to use edges to create focal points, suggest movement, and enhance the overall composition of their oil pastel drawings.