Oil Painting Techniques: Still Life on Paper
A course by Remi Cárdenas , Painter
Discover the colorful world of oil paint by learning essential techniques on a practical medium
Discover the colorful world of oil paint by learning essential techniques on a practical medium
Oil paint is gentle in nature, and vivid in color. When combined with proper techniques and the right medium, the results can be astonishing. Artist Remi Cárdenas uses paper and cardboard to find the right balance between oil paint and the medium.
Discover how to create a picturesque world with oil paint. Remi takes you on an artistic journey to paint a still life painting on a carefully prepared paper medium. Create beautiful artwork by exploring color theory and painting techniques.
What will you learn in this online course?
14 lessons & 14 downloads
- 98% positive reviews (83)
- 1,957 students
- 14 lessons (2h 18m)
- 14 additional resources (0 files)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: English
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- Level: Beginner
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What is this course's project?
Create a still life painting on a paper medium using oil painting techniques.
Projects by course students
Who is this online course for?
This course is for anyone interested in oil paint, still life art, or painting on paper or cardboard mediums.
Requirements and materials
No previous experience is necessary.
To take this course, you need oil paints, round and flat paint brushes, watercolor paper or cardboard. For the isolating coat on the paper medium, you need shellac, alcohol, white glue, and some other easy-to-find items explained in the second unit.
Reviews
A course by Remi Cárdenas
Born and raised in Mexico, Remi Cárdenas started his artistic career at the University of Veracruz, where he studied painting and graphic design. He quickly discovered his passion for traditional painting techniques, which led him to study in places like The Academy of Realist Arts in Toronto, Corcoran College of Art + Design in Washington DC, the Arts Students League and at the former Grand Central Academy in New York.
He has done various commissioned work like scientific illustrations, book covers for Editorial Planeta publishing house, and large scale paintings for Museum of Natural History in Mexico City. In addition to painting, Remi also hosts regular drawing workshops.
Content
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U1
Introduction
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About Me
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Influences
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U2
Materials
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Oil Paint and Paper Preparation
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Brushes and Oil Mediums
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Colour of the Spectrum
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Hue, Value and Chroma
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U3
Painting the Still Life
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Setting the Still Life
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Quick Lay-In
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Mixing and Finding the Colour
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Hard and Soft Edges
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Painting What You See
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Last Details
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U4
Keeping Your Paintings Safe
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Varnishing
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Preserving Your Sketches
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FP
Final project
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Oil Painting Techniques: Still Life on Paper
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valskak
esta bueno el curso y tiene aportaciones interesantes
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alan_a
Excellent course. I enjoy Remi’s teaching style and appreciate his approach to painting. Would recommend.
ingridalencardelima
O curso é maravilhoso, superou minhas expectativas, já que sou iniciante na técnica de pintura a óleo. O Remi tem uma excelente didática e objetividade nas explicações, além de trazer uma alternativa de usar o papel e se fixar mais no processo de aprendizado.
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martin.cockram
I enjoyed the pace of the instructor, very gentle and honest, a true pleasure to learn from, thank you. The still life was explained thoroughly and I was most interested in how Remi explains colour and oil application through Shellac coated services. great course, recommended highly!
marta.latko
Me ha gustado mucho este curso. He aprendido mucho y he disfrutado todos los videos gracias a la manera serena con la que enseña Remi.
Gracias
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