Instructor Kamden Ecker will teach adult beginner to intermediate classical oil painting classes at the Madison-Morgan Cultural Center. Dive into the world of oil painting over four (4) weeks in 1 1/2 hour long classes in the Hall on Foster. Class size is limited, so be sure to reserve your spot today!
Class Description:
This class will provide you with the tools needed to draw realistically. Learn to accurately depict value gradations with graphite and learn how to achieve accurate perspective, placement and proportion of your subject matter. Additionally, you will gain an understanding of classical techniques, and delve deep into the historical aspects of classical drawing. You will work from still-life objects, studies, Bargue plates and more. This is a beginner- friendly course, that starts with the foundational elements and continues to advance as we progress through the weeks. This class is on-going.
Class Dates & Times:
Monday, June 3rd, 1pm - 2:30pm
Monday, June 10th, 1pm - 2:30pm
Monday, June 17th, 1pm - 2:30pm
Monday, June 24th, 1pm - 2:30pm
Class Size:
Minimum Size - 2
Maximum Size - 12
Registration Fee:
MMCC Member - $160.00
Non-Member - $185.00
About the Instructor:
Kamden Ecker is a classical realist oil painter, and oil painting instructor. In addition to being an artist, she is a classical pianist and harpist. In her spare time, she enjoys crocheting, and reading art, history, and science books, from her library spanning over one-hundred publications. Kamden specializes in floral compositions. All of her artworks are composed based off of the utilization of her own photography. Color theory, chemistry of pigments, historical techniques, and the history of art greatly intrigue her.
“I work from a limited palette, and typically only utilize about three to six different colors in my paintings. I custom mix my palettes for each work of art, as achieving color harmony is especially important to me. To ensure the longevity of my work, I study archival practices, and enjoy conducting color studies in order to gain an understanding of pigment interaction and their aging process. I work from three different white pigments – lead, titanium and zinc whites – as their varying properties allow me to manipulate them for each work of art to achieve the desired effect.”