Still life painting offers a smorgasbord for your creativity! A huge variety of subjects is fair game—everything from plants to... Read more
🔴 Course Enrollment Limited to 60
$398.00
April 10 · WELCOME PARTY · 4pm – 5pm CDT
Adam will take you step by step through the course, ensuring that you are equipped to make the most out of our four weeks together.
April 11 · DEMONSTRATION · 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Week 1: Lighting (3-hour Demonstration)
There is no better place to start than with lighting! Good lighting is essential for bringing out form and for setting the stage for a dynamic composition. Paint along with me as I demonstrate a simple composition of pears and a daffodil.
April 17 · Join a feedback session.
During the group feedback sessions, you'll have the opportunity to receive constructive feedback and support from me and your fellow classmates. These sessions will be conducted live on Zoom and are included in the cost of the course.
Feedback Session Times
April 18 · DEMONSTRATION · 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Week 2: Form (3-hour Demonstration)
One of the greatest challenges for painters is making subjects look 3-dimensional and not flat. I’ll show you how to paint lights and darks so your still life objects look 3-dimensional enough to touch. Will will paint a group of dazzling fuchsia tulips.
April 24 · Join a feedback session.
During the group feedback sessions, you'll have the opportunity to receive constructive feedback and support from me and your fellow classmates. These sessions will be conducted live on Zoom and are included in the cost of the course.
Feedback Session Times
April 25 · DEMONSTRATION · 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Week 3: Temperature & Color (3-hour Demonstration)
Do your colors look chalky and muddy? I will show you how to capture a realistic feeling of light with temperature and color. You will learn the 3 Questions for Correct Color and the 6 Guidelines for Mixing Color. We will capture the delicious color harmony of a still life containing white roses, greenery, and oranges.
May 1 · Join a feedback session.
During the group feedback sessions, you'll have the opportunity to receive constructive feedback and support from me and your fellow classmates. These sessions will be conducted live on Zoom and are included in the cost of the course.
Feedback Session Times
May 2 · DEMONSTRATION · 2:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Week 4: Composition (3-hour Demonstration)
Do you feel at a loss as to how to arrange a good a still life? I will share the principles you need to compose with confidence. You will learn how to see your still life in a simplified way, so you can arrange the elements before you into a dynamic composition. Our final still life will be a feast for the eyes, containing oranges, pink tulips, and a striking focal point—a single white, open rose.
May 8 · Final feedback sessions
During the group feedback sessions, you'll have the opportunity to receive constructive feedback and support from me and your fellow classmates. These sessions will be conducted live on Zoom and are included in the cost of the course.
Feedback Session Times
Adam Clague, distinguished artist and educator, offers courses that leave attendees not only skilled but also inspired. Adam has an impressive track record in the arts and countless success stories from his students. His calm, logical, and empathetic teaching approach guarantees a rewarding learning experience. Whether nurturing artistic growth or showcasing his mastery over the oil medium through demonstrations, Adam graciously shares his wealth of knowledge in a way that deeply resonates with his students.
Your Art Teacher: Adam Clague
Adam Clague, distinguished artist and educator, offers courses that leave attendees not only skilled but also inspired. With an impressive track record in the arts and countless success stories from his students, it is clear that Adam's expertise is unmatched. His calm, logical, and empathetic teaching approach guarantees a rewarding learning experience. Whether nurturing artistic growth or showcasing his mastery over the oil medium through demonstrations, Adam graciously shares his wealth of knowledge in a way that deeply resonates with his students.
Live Demonstration Every Thursday
The live demonstrations for this class will be on Thursday afternoons for these hours, depending on your time zone:
Constant Access
Each demonstration is completely recorded so that you can watch over and over. You'll never lose access!
Live Feedback Every Wednesday
During the group feedback sessions, you'll have the opportunity to receive constructive feedback and support from Adam Clague and your fellow classmates. These sessions will be conducted live on Zoom and are included in the cost of the course.
Feedback Session Times
Homework and Handouts
Watch Every Stroke Live on Zoom
Through presentations and demonstrations, Adam Clague will impart the vital principles for creating still life paintings and demonstrate his process from beginning to end. Participants will also understand the principles of composition, empowering them to create their dynamic still life arrangements. Many of the techniques covered in this course can be applied to a plethora of subjects.
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about this course, please use the form below! We're looking forward to hearing from you.
