Introduction to Painting - Finding Your Own Path with Maria Cole (Wednesdays)

The objective of this class is to acquaint students with traditional and contemporary techniques in drawing and painting that will give them the solid background needed to develop their own individual style. Class will begin with a short lecture and demonstration, after which students will explore these techniques working from still life arrangements, their own photographic material or any images of their choosing.  Class will progress to the introduction of fundamental principles of design, including composition, perspective and color.  There will be basic homework assignments every week, related to the themes covered in class.  Students will also be strongly encouraged and receive personal guidance to develop individual projects and personal ideas.  Please sign up early; class size is limited to 12 students.

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Maria C. Cole is a graduate of Rutgers University where she earned a Master’s Degree in Art History, also earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Montclair State and completed studies at the Art Students League of New York City.  During her student years she was fortunate to enjoy the guidance of master pastelist Albert Handell, and renowned drawing and anatomy instructor Michael Burban.  www.maria-cole.com/