Homework will require atleast 2 hours per week. We want to commit to on average 104 hours per year self study and development. Homework will be variable subject matters and will be logged in a sketch journal.

In order to build our own style we must research and discover Art from all cultures and styles. These artistic cues will be represented in art that we produce to tell a unique story. We will be reading works to enhance this.

We will be taking trips to galleries where specifically curated guides will be delivered. We will also conduct sketches and outdoor paintings and art if the weather allows.

We will start with oil painting a land scape scene. This lesson will introduce us to using mediums with oil paints.

Continuation of lesson 1

Modern Abstract. We will be studying Willem De Kooning’s work using acrylic paints.

We will improve our sketching techniques introducing values.

Exploring art from Japan. We will be looking at Art from different cultures.

Studying Neo classical architecture we will be drawing with charcoal willow.

Literary works of Art. We will produce a piece which is connected to a literary work.

We will be carrying out Plein air painting building on what we did in the introductory lessons.

Crit class, we will be building on our already existing experience critiquing art.

In concluding this block we will be producing Art with oil paints.