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Course Description

Do you know the basics of painting, but need help starting or completing a project? Under the guidance of our experienced studio artist, gain insight into painting techniques such as paint mixing, color, texture, tone, space and picture composition. Feedback and suggestions for your individual growth will be given as you work on these techniques at your own pace. Watercolor, acrylic, or oil may be used.

Course Outline

  1.  Supplies and materials explained/discussed
    • Painting as language
  2.  Painting technique/demo 
    • day tonal painting -  "mood" paintings with simplified compositions, done in a limited range of colors
  3.  Painting reviewed
    • Composition
  4.  Color and color mixing
  5.  Texture and tone
    • Building form/critiques
  6.  Space and perspective intro
  7.  Practice and critiques
  8.  Review and practice

Learner Outcomes

Students will learn how to:

  • Apply good composition skills in their paintings
  • Mix colors
  • Form depth
  • Use shading to create density

Work at your own pace while receiving assistance, feedback, and critiques from the instructor to perfect the skills of working in the mediums of acrylic, oil, or watercolor.

Notes

There are no required prerequisites, but basic drawing/painting skills are expected.
Students bring supplies and current project to the first class.

Most semesters this class is held on Central Campus in the Overcash Building in room 159. To reach the classroom, students should enter the building from the E. Fourth St. entrance and proceed to the classroom at the end of the hall. Parking deck #4 is the closest parking location for this class.  https://www.cpcc.edu/sites/default/files/2024-10/24000-central-campus-map.pdf

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Section Title
Intermediate Painting
FIS ID
365368
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Nov 03, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
21.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $229.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $13.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Oct 27, 2026
Transfer Request Deadline
Oct 27, 2026
Instructors
  • Rebecca Lipps

Section Notes

Students must update email address at time of registration.
Students bring all supplies and new or current project to first class.
 

Section Title
Intermediate Painting
FIS ID
381267
Type
Discussion / Lecture
Days
T
Time
6:30PM to 9:30PM
Dates
Mar 23, 2027 to May 04, 2027
Schedule and Location
Contact Hours
21.0
Location
  • Central Campus / CPCC
Delivery Options
Course Fee(s)
Tuition non-credit $229.00
Additional Fee(s)
Accident Insurance $1.60 Mandatory
CAPS Fee $13.00 Mandatory
Drop Request Deadline
Mar 16, 2027
Transfer Request Deadline
Mar 16, 2027
Instructors
  • Rebecca Lipps

Section Notes

Students must update email address at time of registration.
Students bring all supplies and new or current project to first class.
 

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