Fine art instruction in painting & drawing — from my studio or in nationally known schools in the southeast. All levels are welcome. One-day classes on special topics; weekly classes in the studio and location, and occasional 3-day workshops from my studio.We work primarily in oils.

• Oil painting, all levels. Materials from grounds, pigments, and tools to color, composition, and finished painting.
• Drawing: fundamental to advanced. Line, value, form, texture, perspective.
• Drawing preparation for painting. Charcoal, graphite, drawing with a brush.
• Traditional use of oil mediums and varnishes.
• Three-hour classes, 10am – 3pm weekly and Saturday.
• Portfolio Development – Art School applicants (high school), private coaching. Saturdays.

Studio Workshops – Workshops on site, in my studio

For more contact me at mail@jmkah.com
Location: JMK Studio ~~~ Riverside

Introduction to the tools and materials for painting in oil. All levels of painting experience. Two days, hands-on workshop learning about the working methods of the masters and how they translate to today’s fine art painting.

A thorough understanding of natural gesso grounds, pigments oils varnishes and solvents will be covered.

Emphasis on archival, historic methods of applying paint layers on the proper ground for optimum color brilliance and longevity. Students will prepare their own gessoed panels, paper and linen panels.

All supplies will be provided. Be prepared to take notes. Bring your lunch. Coffee, tea available.

Cost: $350.

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Residential Workshops – area schools or organizations with lodging, and meals. Visit their website to register.

John C. Campbell Folk School Online catalog   (click here)

2025 – December 6-12 – Painting & Pigments from Nature Explore the brilliance and luminosity of oil paint achieved with historic grounds and mediums. Work on both prepared panels and paper. Learn about glazing techniques, color and best use of pigments, scumbling. All levels of experience welcome, but some drawing helpful.

Private Instruction

Private instruction is available in oils and drawing in my studio.

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