Brooke Olivares – Learning to Compose People and Places (Online); Fridays, July 25-August 8, 2025

Dates: Fridays, July 25-August 8, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM-12:30 PM Pacific Time, 1:00-3:30 PM Eastern Time, 6:00-8:30 PM London Time
Level: All
Medium: Oil or acrylics

Brooke Olivares’ class will focus on creating moving compositions based on people or places that inspire, you, the artist. Learn to observe and document the essence of your subject through a personal point of view. The 3 week course will give a step by step process of thumbnailing, taking and selecting successful photo reference, drawing studies and execution of a final painting or drawing. Olivares will be demonstrating in oil, but other media welcome. All skill levels welcome.

Week 1:

• How I begin my paintings through the process of thumbnailing, taking and using photo reference, and drawing studies. Process Demonstration.
• Students will use the various process strategies to select their subjects and work oncomposing their pieces.

Week 2:

• Give feedback on process work from Week 1
• Demonstration: beginning a painting from your process

Week 3:

• Give feedback on painting progress

Demonstration: mark making and paint application to add finishing touches