OSHER 419 - How to Paint Like an Impressionist

This course is designed for Osher members who have taken an art class before and have supplies ready to paint in their favorite medium. Class members may choose to paint in oil, acrylic, watercolor, gouache, or pastel. We will study the Impressionists, understand their philosophy, and then learn to paint in their style. Impressionists are the bridge from Renaissance to modern art. We will learn the new painting techniques they developed. By studying Cezanne, Van Gogh, Monet, Renoir, Pissarro, Morisot, and Seurat, we will learn techniques with picture planes, soft edges, medium values, and more. For those who like adventure, we will risk giving up our traditional painting style to try something new.