What does it mean to be "good at painting"? Perceptions of what constitute the ideal in painting—of what's important and what isn't—change, are forgotten, and come back into style. But both in art and in life, it's important not just to conform to given standards, but to have a unique vision and find the right approach and tools to express it. The main purpose of this course is to help you recognize and acquire various drawing, painting, and design techniques that will allow you to express your thoughts and experiences as clearly as possible. Over the course of this class, we will look at the basics of creating form, composition, and perspective, and make works using color, value, and texture.

Tatyana Chursina graduated from Moscow's Surikov State Academy Art Institute in 2010. Since 2010 she has been a member of the Moscow Union of Artists. Chursina's works are in private collections in Russia and abroad.

7:30–9:30 pm  Garage Kids’ Room 

To Draw or to Copy?

7:30–9:30 pm  Garage Kids’ Room 

Light and Shade

7:30–9:30 pm  Garage Kids’ Room 

What are Color, Contrast, and Effects?

7:30–9:30 pm  Garage Kids’ Room 

Perspective

7:30–9:30 pm  Garage Kids’ Room 

Shape

7:30–9:30 pm  Garage Kids’ Room 

Portrait

7:30–9:30 pm  Garage Kids’ Room 

From Monogram to Logo

7:30–9:30 pm  Garage Kids’ Room 

Industrial Design

7:30–9:30 pm  Garage Kids’ Room 

Prints

7:30–9:30 pm  Garage Kids’ Room 

Texture and Effects