The Art of Landscape Painting: From Classical to Contemporary
10 Week Class | Registration opens 2025-02-18 12:00 PM
Explore the timeless beauty of landscape painting by studying its evolution from classical traditions to contemporary approaches. This course offers a comprehensive overview of techniques, styles, and compositional methods used by artists throughout history. You’ll learn to create your own landscapes by combining traditional methods with modern interpretations, using a variety of mediums and approaches. Whether inspired by classical landscapes or abstract depictions, this course encourages you to develop your unique artistic voice.
Notes:
- This course will be taught using acrylics, however oil painters (using odorless spirits only) are welcome.
- This course is best suited for people with painting experience.
Base Tuition: $480 + Material Fee: $10 = Total: $490
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- What You Will Learn:
- The history and evolution of landscape painting, from classical to contemporary styles
- Techniques for creating dynamic compositions and conveying depth in landscapes
- How to use colour theory, light, and shadow to evoke mood and atmosphere
- Experimentation with various mediums and approaches, from realism to abstraction
- How to analyze and draw inspiration from classical and modern landscape artists
- Hands-on practice in creating your own landscape paintings with a personal touch
Leila Refahi
Leila is an experienced art teacher and researcher with a demonstrated history of working in Visual Art. She has taught painting and drawing in different art schools and universities in Canada, Finland, Germany and Iran since 2011. Leila works with painting, installation and digital media to create participatory art experiences. Her work mainly focuses on environmental issues, climate change and endangered animals. She is interested in socially engaged art and its impact on raising and transforming environmental knowledge in communities. She has presented six solo exhibitions and participated in over 60 national & international group exhibitions and festivals.