Brush & Canvas Fine Arts

Classical Fine Art Technique & Master Artist Training

Develop mastery in classical fine art techniques through intensive study of drawing, painting, sculpture, and mixed media, learning time-honored methods used by Renaissance masters and contemporary artists to create museum-quality artwork with technical excellence and artistic vision.

Classical Art Technique & Media Mastery:

• Drawing Fundamentals & Advanced Techniques: Academic drawing with charcoal, graphite, and conte crayon mastery, figure drawing and human anatomy study with live model sessions, perspective drawing and architectural rendering techniques, botanical and still life drawing with precise observation skills, portrait drawing and facial structure understanding
• Oil Painting & Color Theory Mastery: Traditional oil painting techniques including glazing and scumbling, color theory application and palette development, alla prima and classical layering painting methods, portrait painting with flesh tone mastery, landscape painting with atmospheric perspective and light studies
• Alternative Media & Mixed Techniques: Watercolor painting with wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques, acrylic painting and modern synthetic medium exploration, printmaking including etching, lithography, and screen printing, sculpture in clay, stone, and metal with traditional tools, digital art integration with traditional media for contemporary expression
• Composition & Visual Design Principles: Classical composition rules including golden ratio and rule of thirds, light and shadow study with chiaroscuro techniques, color harmony and visual balance in artwork, narrative composition and storytelling through visual elements, abstract composition and non-representational art creation
• Professional Art Practice & Career Development: Portfolio development and professional presentation, gallery representation and exhibition preparation, art pricing and sales strategy development, commission work and client communication, studio management and artwork preservation techniques

Fine Art Career Applications:

• Professional fine artist and gallery-represented painter
• Art instructor and private art teacher
• Portrait artist and commissioned painter
• Art therapy practitioner and therapeutic art facilitator
• Museum and gallery curator
• Art restoration and conservation specialist