Students will learn the fundamentals of oil painting from direct observation in this fast-paced, one day workshop. Topics will include: mixing accurate color, sighting and measuring, and composing the picture plane. The workshop will culminate with the creation of a small oil painting from a directly observed still life arrangement. No "art-ing" experience is required; this workshop is perfect for beginning artists and will also be beneficial for those who work at an intermediate level.

All necessary supplies will be provided by Foundation Art Academy. Students may bring their own supplies if they wish, but this is not necessary.

The workshop takes place from from 10:AM to 4:30PM. A 30 minute lunch break will be taken half-way through the day. Students should pack a lunch. Beverages will be provided. Refrigeration is available.

*Enrollment Fee: $125

About the Instructor:
Alison Stinely was born and raised in Erie, Pennsylvania. She received her BFA from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and her MFA from Indiana University, Bloomington. She is an adjunct instructor of art and design and and founder of Foundation Art Academy in Erie, PA. Alison’s work has been in many juried and invitational exhibits nationally. She has received many awards and honors and is a two time winner of the Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation Grant. Her solo exhibition “Nocturnal Emissions” was featured on Hi- Fructose.com and her work “Rib Meat” was featured in Juxtapoz Magazine. Alison’s work has recently been showcased in solo exhibitions at Ghost Gallery in Brooklyn, New York as well as “Gilded Splinters” at Linda Matney Gallery in Williamsburg, Virginia. Her work is in many private collections both domestically and abroad.