NEW CLASS - Value, Color & Composition with Acrylics - Thursday Evenings - June 18 - July 30

6 Weeks

Lower Studio

Thursday Evenings - 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Dates: June 18, June 25 July 9, 16, 23, 30 

Max Students: 15

SKU#: AAMAYJULY26

Member: $150* Non-Member: $180

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Course Overview:

Class Description: In this course, students will explore how to paint while developing a strong understanding of value, color relationships, and composition. Through guided lessons, they will experiment with a variety of color schemes and techniques to capture beauty, movement, and atmosphere using acrylic paints. Students will learn how to observe details closely and translate what they see into expressive and thoughtful artwork. The course blends clear instruction, live demonstrations, and plenty of hands-on practice, allowing students to build confidence and refine their skills over time. The class will be structured in focused units: Weeks 1 & 2 will concentrate on still life, weeks 3 & 4 will explore painting birds, and weeks 5 & 6 will focus on landscapes. By the end of the course, students will have deeper technical knowledge needed to portray a range of subjects and environments effectively in their own acrylic paintings.

SUPPLY LIST:

 Pencils (#2 pencil), Canvas (16 x 20), Acrylic paint (primary colors to start), Brushes (any multi-size pack), Small spray bottle, Reference photos (optional)

Artist Bio: 

Anthony Alonzo is an award-winning artist known for his rich, vibrant color palette and imaginative, one-of-a-kind paintings that have been exhibited locally, regionally, and nationally, earning multiple honors including Best of Show awards. A graduate of the American Academy of Art, he developed a distinctive style rooted in strong design, originality, and luminous color, drawing inspiration from masters such as Leroy Neiman, Norman Rockwell, Claude Monet, and Pablo Picasso. His work has been featured at venues including Triton College and the Addison Center for the Arts, and he is a proud member of the Elmhurst Artists’ Guild, continuing to share his passion for expressive color and thoughtful storytelling through paint.