Intro to Painting Workshop

You are about to embark on your painting journey. We want to make your first steps both exciting and rewarding. Whether you have admired great works of art or have recently decided to take the first step towards creative expression, this beginner’s Painting Workshop is designed to guide you step by step, from the basics to mastering the painting process.

Representational paintings are illusions because artists create two-dimensional interpretations of the three-dimensional world. You are about to take up the challenge and uncover the secrets behind representational painting. This Painting Workshop lays the foundation for understanding and exploring various painting strategies. This comprehensive program focuses on a range of topics, including concept development, composition, color theory, brushwork, and technique.

By the end of this beginner’s painting workshop, you will have a solid understanding of painting fundamentals and the confidence to continue exploring your artistic potential. Remember, the key to mastering painting is practice, patience, and passion. Enjoy the process and let your creativity flow!

Class Breakdown
Class 1: Getting Started & Understanding Color

Introduction to Materials
Setting Up Your Workspace
Basic Techniques
Color Theory
Mixing Colors
Applying Color

Composition, Design & Painting Three-Dimensional

Elements of Composition
Creating Sketches
Learn what makes a painting believable 

Class 2: Painting The Painting

Finalize Painting Project
Light and Shade
Highlights
Reflected Light
Local color

Final Touches, Feedback, and Reflection

Last-minute refinements before feedback, reflection, and conclusion

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Born in NOLA and raised in the Dominican Republic, Raul Perdomo has been an exhibiting artist working in Miami since 1990. He holds a BFA degree in painting and drawing from Florida State University with minors in printmaking and art history. His work has been featured in multiple group and solo exhibitions and is part of numerous national and international art collections. Raul has been a South Florida Art Center/now Oolite Arts resident artist between 1990-1993. His experiences as an exhibiting artist in the contemporary art world evolved into the art education field, where he worked for M-DCPS between 2006-2008. Between 2008-2012 taught advanced painting, drawing, and portfolio development workshops both private and at Oolite Arts. Perdomo served as visual arts program director and has worked as an instructor at Miami Arts Charter School Wynwood campus since 2011.