Oil Painting for Beginners
In this 6- session intro to oil painting course you will cover a variety of oil painting techniques and will work on one landscape painting over the course of the workshop.
Perfect for the novice just getting into Oil Painting, we will go over the fundamentals of Oils from the perspective of a landscape painter and focus on simple graphic shapes while having fun building dynamic beautiful scenes. We will go over shape language, value, color, and mixing color. The main thrust of the class is to get you to have fun and develop an appreciation for the medium of Oil Paint while learning to think graphically.
Bring a landscape photo or picture of your choice to the first class.
A list of materials to purchase prior to class will be provided after registration.
Minimum age: 16+
(Note: Only odorless solvents are allowed in the CVU building such as Terpenoid or Gamsol)
"The teacher was very helpful and supportive of the whole class. He had a very positive attitude and helped people achieve an improvement in their skills with oil painting."
James Beihl
Instructor
James Beihl is a Commercial Science Fiction / Fantasy Artist and Art Educator based in Burlington, Vermont. In addition to producing Science Fiction and Fantasy book covers, James also produces Holiday Art, Cards, and is an accomplished Pumpkin Sculptor. James graduated from Pratt Institute in 2011 and worked as a graphic designer for Limited Brands before transitioning into Comic Book work. From 2013-2017 James worked exclusively in Comics. In 2015 through 2017, James worked for the Glasshouse Graphics Talent Agency doing comics work and getting pitches greenlit for companies like Markosia Comics. From 2017 to the present James has been doing Pumpkin Sculpting for Rise of the Jackolanterns out of their studio in Westchester NY every fall season as well as having produced various sci-fi, and fantasy artworks. James currently teaches art classes both virtually and in-person with various institutions including Burlington City Arts, and the Atelier At Flowerfield. James’ clients include Make-A-Wish, The Rise of the Jackolanterns, and Marquette Books.
James has a YouTube channel, GenreArtWithJb, where he discusses artistic best practices, sci-fi/fantasy art and the franchises and stories that inspire him to come up with his images. Feel free to follow James on Instagram @Jimmybeihlart for real time updates on his latest projects and work. You can also find James on ArtStationand Hireillo.
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Instructors:
- James Beihl
| Date | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 8th 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Champlain Valley Union High School |
| Tue, Dec 15th 2026 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Champlain Valley Union High School |
| Tue, Jan 5th 2027 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Champlain Valley Union High School |
| Tue, Jan 12th 2027 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Champlain Valley Union High School |
| Tue, Jan 19th 2027 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Champlain Valley Union High School |
| Tue, Jan 26th 2027 | 5:30 - 7:30 PM | Champlain Valley Union High School |
