LEI0001 - Oil and Acrylic Painting Studio
Oil and Acrylic Painting - Talking to Students
Course Description
Immerse yourself in the world of painting with this inclusive, hands-on course, designed for artists of every experience level. Explore the fundamentals of painting using both oil and acrylics through engaging demonstrations, step-by-step instruction, and guided studio practice. You’ll learn essential techniques such as color mixing, brushwork, and canvas preparation, beginning with oils and expanding into a range of acrylic methods.
No previous art experience is required—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore!
Supplies must be purchased prior to the first session; please consult the Supply List at ce.harpercollege.edu for details.
Course Outline
Throughout the course, you will:
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Develop an understanding of color theory, composition, and how to capture light, form, and space with paint.
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Build foundational skills like stretching and preparing your own canvases, caring for tools, and selecting materials.
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Work on projects that range from quick studies to more developed, multi-session paintings.
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Explore painting from life, including still-life, landscape, and personal subject matter, while being encouraged to express your own ideas and vision.
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Gain appreciation of painting’s history and contemporary practices through presentations and group discussions.
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Receive individualized instruction: whether you are just beginning or seeking advanced guidance, the instructor will differentiate lessons to match your experience and personal goals.
Notes
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Angie Redmond is a Chicago based artist. She is currently pursuing her Master of Fine Arts degree in Painting at Northern Illinois University (2021). She received her Master of Science degree in Digital Art from Knowledge Systems Institute in Skokie, IL and her Bachelor of Arts degree in Studio Art (emphasizing in oil painting) from Albion College in Albion MI. Her portfolio is focused on oil paintings. Angie's artwork has been shown nationally in various museums, galleries, and universities (including Governor’s State University, University of Illinois at Chicago, and Northern Illinois University) ranging from Chicago, New York City, Miami, and Michigan. She had her first solo exhibition at Albion College in Michigan in 2018. She was a finalist in the first Rush Philanthropies Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series in 2010 and exhibited at N'Namdi Center for Contemporary Art for the semi-finals. She also exhibited artwork in the 2015, 2019, and 2020 Museum of Science and Industry’s Black Creativity (winning Best in Show of the 2020 installment) and was voted winner of the Ultimate Painting Chicago Live Painting Competition in 2015. She is also the recipient of several art scholarships from Northern Illinois University; including the Arends Memorial Scholarship, the Olson Memorial Scholarship, the Olson Memorial Painting Scholarship, and the Helen Merritt Art Scholarship.