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Painting Fundamentals

X410 (2 semester units in Art)

Get an introduction to the essential materials and techniques of painting, including building and stretching a canvas, mixing color, underpainting, glazing and washing, dry brushing, and using a palette knife. Fundamental elements in the use of composition, line, contrast, texture, and color are also discussed. Demonstrations, slide-illustrated lectures, and individual and group critiques provide a basis for developing visual awareness and artistic self-expression.

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Wed. June 3, San Francisco

LARRY ROBINSON, M.F.A., has taught painting, drawing, and color theory in the Bay Area since 1979. He is owner and director of Oakdale Painting Studio in San Francisco. His work has been exhibited at the Phoenix Museum of Art, Dana Reich Gallery in San Francisco and Claudia Chapline Gallery in Stinson Beach.

Revised class schedule in red.

• 10 meetings
• June 3 to Aug. 12: Wed., 6-9:40 pm (no meeting July 1)
• San Francisco: Room 213, Art and Design Center, 95 Third St.
• $445 (EDP 015511)

Wed. Sept. 16, San Francisco

LARRY ROBINSON, M.F.A., has taught painting, drawing, and color theory in the Bay Area since 1979. He is owner and director of Oakdale Painting Studio in San Francisco. His work has been exhibited at the Phoenix Museum of Art, Dana Reich Gallery in San Francisco and Claudia Chapline Gallery in Stinson Beach.

• 12 meetings
• Sept. 16 to Dec. 9: Wed., 6:30-9:30 pm (no meeting Nov. 11)
• San Francisco: Room 213, Art and Design Center, 95 Third St.
• $455 (EDP 011403)

Thurs. Sept. 17, San Francisco

LARRY ROBINSON, M.F.A., has taught painting, drawing, and color theory in the Bay Area since 1979. He is owner and director of Oakdale Painting Studio in San Francisco. His work has been exhibited at the Phoenix Museum of Art, Dana Reich Gallery in San Francisco and Claudia Chapline Gallery in Stinson Beach.

• 12 meetings
• Sept. 17 to Dec. 10: Thurs., 1:30-4:30 pm (no meeting Nov. 26)
• San Francisco: Room 213, Art and Design Center, 95 Third St.
• $455 (EDP 011411)

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