Create compelling landscapes in a series of paintings. Each week, we’ll focus on a painting technique and color. We’ll also follow themes like autumn, winter, water scenes, architecture and regional scenes. You’ll practice layout and composition, then learn to use light and color to create depth. We’ll use photo references and thumbnail sketches. Students will learn to create atmosphere, suggest time of day and weather, how to maximize lost and found edges, and how to use aerial and chromatic perspectives. Other techniques we’ll cover include: quick strokes, slow lines, scumbling and using a brush or palette knife. Discussions will cover traditional and modern painters as well as painting critiques. You’ll finish the class with several small paintings created from personal photographic references and photos provided by the instructor.