Introduction to Painting

Jeffrey Levitch
Wednesdays 7:30–10:00 PM
6 weeks starting June 11
$150/$120 UCB students
Painting is an ancient form of human expression. From the time of cave paintings, mankind has used paint to record and interpret the evolution of our civilization. This course will explore the foundation of painting: the process of applying paint on canvas to represent and interpret what we see. The class will introduce pigments and color theory, which are the basis for gaining an intuitive sense of color and form. Using acrylic paint and working from a still life, students will paint during each class session to practice rendering observations and impressions with pigments. Personal expression is encouraged. The cost of materials is not included in the fee.

Jeffrey Levitch is a Berkeley native who has been making art since the late seventies. He studied with Robert Bechtle at San Francisco State where he received his BA. He then wandered in the desert of Tucson where he earned his MFA from the University of Arizona in 1998. He is represented by Hang Gallery in San Francisco.

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