June 16, 23, 30 2026 (3 sessions)

9:30am- 12:30, and/or 1:00- 4:00pm (Pacific Time)

Instructor: Dominique Medici

Theme: Color & Light

This session centers on transparent color through the lens of spring — florals, shifting light, and delicate color relationships. Using still life as a framework, we’ll explore how transparency, edges, texture, and atmosphere can bring greater subtlety and luminosity to a painting.

The structure of the class is intentionally flexible. Students may choose to complete one painting per week, work through several smaller studies, or develop a single sustained piece over multiple sessions. The emphasis is on observation, consistent practice, and strengthening core fundamentals through direct painting from life.

Students are encouraged to bring 1–5 objects that genuinely interest them — flowers, fruits, reflective or luminous objects, fabrics, ceramics, glass, or anything they’ve been wanting to paint. Thoughtful object selection and arrangement will be part of the creative process.

This class is designed for both beginners and experienced painters looking to deepen their understanding of color, value, composition, and paint handling in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Materials List

Schedule & Pricing:

Morning Session (Instructed Class)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM · $225 (+Optional Full-Day Add-On*): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM +$60 REGISTER HERE FOR THE MORNING CLASS

Afternoon Session Only (Instructed Class)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · $225 REGISTER HERE FOR THE AFTERNOON CLASS

*What’s the Full-Day Add-On?
The add-on gives you relaxed, self-paced open studio time in the afternoon. Continue your still life from the morning or start something new. Communal, laid-back environment. Work at your own pace alongside fellow artists

Gage Academy of Art

June 6-7 (Saturday-Sunday)

9:30am- 4:30pm (Pacific Time)

Tuition: $408 (All Levels)

Charcoal and Pastel Portraits on Toned Paper

In this weekend class, students will create charcoal and pastel portraits on toned paper, learning a clear, step-by-step approach to drawing the head with structure, depth, and believable light. Working on toned paper allows students to think in terms of middle value, adding both light and shadow to build form quickly and effectively.

We will focus on the four essential elements of strong drawing: proportion, value, edges, and simple color relationships (using pastel for light accents and temperature shifts). Students will work from both photo reference and a live model to understand how to apply the same process in different situations.

Each session includes live demonstrations by Dominique and individual critiques for every student. This class emphasizes observation, simplicity, and confident mark-making, helping students strengthen their ability to see accurately and build form with clarity.

June 3, 10, 17, 24 2026

9:30am -11:30am (Pacific Time), 12:30pm- 2:30pm (EST)

Instructor | Dominique Medici

Theme: Personal Project - Painting from Your Own Reference

Working from your own photos and ideas brings something no exercise can — personal meaning. In this workshop, you'll choose a subject you genuinely care about: a family member, a landscape, a still life, a mentor, or anything that excites you creatively.

Each session, Dominique Medici will demonstrate key aspects of the painting process; covering composition, value, color, edges, atmosphere, and focal point. You'll receive individual guidance and critique tailored to your goals, in a supportive environment where every skill level is welcome.

What you'll develop: stronger artistic decision-making, a clearer eye for what makes a subject compelling, and a more personal voice.

FAQ

What can I work on? Portraits, still life, landscapes, master copies, any subject that feels personally meaningful.

Can I use my own reference photos? Yes, and you're encouraged to.

How do I choose my reference? If you are not sure you can share images with Dominique and get guidance on what would work best.

What mediums are allowed? Dominique will work in oil you can work in oil, acrylic, waterbased oils, charcoal, pastel, graphite, or mixed media.

Is this beginner friendly? Yes. All skill levels are welcome, though some drawing experience helps.

Will there be demos and critiques? Yes. Each session includes a demo and individual feedback tailored to where you are in your work.

• Need to miss a lesson…no problem! Demos and Critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm Pacific Time, Lifetime Access to Videos.

• Materials List

Tuition: $210 (Beginner-Intermediate)

May 6, 13, 20, 27 2026

9:30am -11:30am (Pacific Time), 12:30pm- 2:30pm (EST)

Instructor | Dominique Medici

Theme: Portrait and Figure Painting with a Transparent Limited Palette

This month we're working with portrait and figure using a transparent limited palette — transparent yellow oxide, transparent red oxide, ultramarine blue, and lead white (or a flake white alternative).

Painting transparently means building in layers, exploring depth, luminosity, and subtle color shifts and invites closer attention to texture, brushwork, and the physical presence of paint.

We'll complete two paintings over the month: a portrait and a half figure.

The class follows a clear, systematic 4-step process. Each week includes a live demonstration with narration, and students receive individual critiques. The focus is on accurate color mixing, value, and likeness — developing your ability to paint what you see.

Open to all levels; basic drawing skills recommended.

Returning students: you'll likely have most materials already, but check the list — Liquin is a helpful addition for this month's approach.

• Need to miss a lesson…no problem! Demos and Critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm Pacific Time, Lifetime Access to Videos.

• Materials List

Tuition: $210 (Beginner-Intermediate)

May 5, 12, 19, 26, June 2 2026 (5 sessions)

9:30am- 12:30, and/or 1:00- 4:00pm (Pacific Time)

Instructor: Dominique Medici

Still Life Painting with a Limited Palette (All Levels)

Theme for the Month: Transparent Color & The Beauty of Spring
This session centers on transparent color through the lens of spring—florals, shifting light, and delicate color relationships. The format is flexible: one painting per week, a few longer studies, or one sustained piece. The emphasis is on texture, observation, and deepening your fundamentals through consistent practice.

Bring 1–5 objects that interest you—something you’ve always wanted to paint! This class is designed for both beginners and experienced painters looking to strengthen their skills and artistic vision. Materials List

Schedule & Pricing:

Morning Session (Instructed Class)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM · $375 (+Optional Full-Day Add-On*): 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM +$100 SAVE YOUR SEAT

Afternoon Session (Instructed Class)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · $375 SAVE YOUR SEAT

*What’s the Full-Day Add-On?
The add-on gives you relaxed, self-paced open studio time in the afternoon. Continue your still life from the morning or start something new. Communal, laid-back environment. Work at your own pace alongside fellow artists

April 8, 15, 22, 29 2026

9:30am -11:30am (Pacific Time), 12:30pm- 2:30pm (EST)

Instructor: Dominique Medici

Theme: Indirect Painting & Nocturne Light
This month we’ll complete two paintings, each exploring a different approach to light and color.

In the first two weeks, we’ll work through an indirect painting process, beginning with a grisaille underpainting. From there, we’ll move into glazing and overpainting, learning how to build color gradually and work into wet glazes to create depth, subtlety, and atmosphere.

In the second half of the month, we’ll shift into a new painting focused on the nocturne figure. Here, we’ll explore how skin tones and values transform under evening light—learning to see color more relatively, simplify value relationships, and capture the quiet, unified mood of low-light conditions.

Throughout the month, the focus will be on developing sensitivity to value, color, and edge while working through two distinct but complementary painting approaches.

Open to all levels (basic drawing skills recommended). Anyone eager to learn and put in the practice is welcome. With a focus on accurate color mixing and creating likeness, you’ll develop your ability to paint what you see within a limited time frame, taking your skills to the next level.

• Need to miss a lesson…no problem! Demos and Critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm Pacific Time, Lifetime Access to Videos.

• Materials List

Tuition: $210 (Beginner-Intermediate)

March 31, April 7, 14, 21 28 2026 (5 sessions)

9:30am -4:00pm (Pacific Time)

Instructor: Dominique Medici

Still Life Painting with a Limited Palette (All Levels)

Theme for the Month: Still Life Practice

This month is dedicated to still life painting, with the structure flexible to fit what you need most—one painting per week, a couple of longer studies, or one sustained piece over the five weeks. The focus is steady practice and strengthening your fundamentals.

Still life painting is an essential practice for mastering the techniques that form the foundation of all painting disciplines. In this 5-week class, we will explore composition, color harmony, and techniques for capturing the texture and quality of objects. We’ll focus on the four key aspects of painting: Proportion, Value, Color, and Edge. Using a carefully selected primary palette of seven colors, we will refine our understanding of color relationships and theory. Through technical exercises and the completion of two paintings, we will sharpen our observation skills and deepen our ability to translate what we see onto the canvas.

Bring 1–5 objects that interest you—something you’ve always wanted to paint! This class is designed for both beginners and experienced painters looking to strengthen their skills and artistic vision. Materials List

Schedule & Pricing:

Morning Session (Instructed Class)
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM · $375 (+Optional Full-Day Add-On*): 12:30 PM – 4:00 PM +$100 FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST

Afternoon Session (Instructed Class)
1:00 PM – 4:00 PM · $375 FULL - JOIN THE WAITLIST

*What’s the Full-Day Add-On?
The add-on gives you relaxed, self-paced open studio time in the afternoon. Continue your still life from the morning or start something new. Communal, laid-back environment. Work at your own pace alongside fellow artists

January 7, 14, 21, 28 2026

9:30am -11:30am (Pacific Time), 12:30pm- 2:30pm (EST)

Instructor | Dominique Medici

Theme: Paint Your Portrait, From Study to Finished Canvas

This month you choose the subject you want to paint! Dominique will demonstrate how to:

• build a strong finished study

• transfer and scale it up to a larger linen canvas

• move through underpainting → glazing color → final layers

Weekly critiques keep your eye sharp and your color deliberate. Ideal for all levels with basic drawing skills who want a finished painting and a process they can return to again and again.

• Need to miss a lesson…no problem! Demos and Critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm Pacific Time, Lifetime Access to Videos.Need to miss a lesson? No problem. All demos and critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm PT, with lifetime access to videos.

• Materials List

Tuition: $210 (All Levels)

November 5, 12, 19, 26 2025

9:30am -11:30am (Pacific Time), 12:30pm- 2:30pm (EST)

Instructor | Dominique Medici

Theme:
This month we’ll complete two paintings: a two-week portrait study and a two-week figure study. Through step-by-step demos, critiques, and guided practice, you’ll strengthen your color mixing, likeness, and brushwork while working with a luminous limited palette.

This class follows a clear, systematic 4-step process using a seven-color primary palette. You’ll deepen your understanding of hue, value, and chroma while painting from a variety of portrait and figure references. Each week Dominique demonstrates and narrates her process, and students receive critiques.

Open to all levels (basic drawing skills recommended). Anyone eager to learn and put in the practice is welcome. With a focus on accurate color mixing and creating likeness, you’ll develop your ability to paint what you see within a limited time frame, taking your skills to the next level.

• Need to miss a lesson? No problem. All demos and critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm PT, with lifetime access to videos.

• Materials List

Tuition: $200 (Beginner-Intermediate)

October 1, 8, 15, (no class 22) 29 2025

9:30am -11:30am (Pacific Time), 12:30pm- 2:30pm (EST)

Instructor | Dominique Medici

Theme:
This month we’ll complete two paintings: a two-week portrait study and a two-week figure study. Through step-by-step demos, critiques, and guided practice, you’ll strengthen your color mixing, likeness, and brushwork while working with a luminous limited palette.

This class follows a clear, systematic 4-step process using a seven-color primary palette. You’ll deepen your understanding of hue, value, and chroma while painting from a variety of portrait and figure references. Each week Dominique demonstrates and narrates her process, and students receive critiques.

Open to all levels (basic drawing skills recommended). Anyone eager to learn and put in the practice is welcome. With a focus on accurate color mixing and creating likeness, you’ll develop your ability to paint what you see within a limited time frame, taking your skills to the next level.

• Need to miss a lesson? No problem. All demos and critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm PT, with lifetime access to videos.

• Materials List

Tuition: $200 (Beginner-Intermediate)

Still Life Painting with a Limited Palette

Instructor: Dominique Medici

A Workshop in Oil Paint for All Skill Levels

Dates: Saturday, August 30th & Sunday, August 31st, 2025

Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Cost: $380

Still life painting is an essential practice for mastering the techniques that form the foundation of all painting disciplines. In this two day workshop, we will explore composition, color harmony, and techniques for capturing the texture color and quality of our set ups.

We’ll focus on the four key aspects of painting: Proportion, Value, Color, and Edge.

Using a carefully selected primary palette of seven colors, we will refine our understanding of color relationships and theory. Through technical exercises and the completion of 1-2 paintings per day, we will sharpen our observation skills and deepen our ability to translate what we see onto the canvas.

Bring 1–5 objects that interest you—something you’ve always wanted to paint and some fabric or paper to use in the background. This class is designed for both beginners and experienced painters looking to strengthen their skills and artistic vision.
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June 5,12,19,25 2025

9:30am -11:30am (Pacific), 12:30pm- 2:30pm (EST)

Paint Everything | See the Extraordinary in the Ordinary

From the light on a beautiful face to the glow of a simple still life, this class is about learning to see—and paint—the quiet beauty in everyday life. Each week, Dominique demonstrates and narrates her process step by step, exploring composition, values, color, and texture while working from a variety of sources: everyday objects, photographs, and master paintings.

Students are welcome to follow along with Dominique’s chosen subject or bring their own—whether still life, landscape, portrait, or figure. The goal is to discover the magic in our daily surroundings and to make visible what often goes unseen.

Critiques:
One of the most valuable parts of a live class is hearing the instructor respond to student work. Dominique recreates that experience through weekly group critiques. These sessions are rich learning opportunities—not only through feedback on your own work, but also through observing how others grow.

• Need to miss a lesson…no problem! Demos and Critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm Pacific Time, Lifetime Access to Videos.

• Materials List

Tuition: $200 (Intermediate)

June 4, 11, 18, 25 2025

9:30am -11:30am (Pacific Time), 12:30pm- 2:30pm (EST)

Instructor: Dominique Medici

Portrait and Figure Painting with a Limited Palette

​​This class is designed to help you create luminous portraits and figures using a clear, systematic 4-step process. Working with a primary palette of 7 colors, you’ll master color mixing, and deepen your understanding of hue, value, and chroma. Each week, Dominique does a step-by-step demo and narrates the process as she works. We work from a variety of portrait and figure references, including both clothed and nude poses. Each week students receive critiques, you’ll complete 2-4 paintings each month while refining your skills.

The class is open to all levels, though basic drawing skills are a plus. Anyone eager to learn and willing to put in the practice is welcome. With a focus on accurate color mixing and creating likeness, you'll develop your ability to paint what you see within a limited time frame, taking your skills to the next level.

• Need to miss a lesson…no problem! Demos and Critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm Pacific Time, Lifetime Access to Videos.

• Materials List

Tuition: $200 (Beginner-Intermediate)

June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 2025 (5 Mondays)

9:30am- 12:30pm (Pacific Time)

Instructor: Dominique Medici

Monday | Portrait and Figure Practice Group.

In this live class, we work from life and poses range from 2-4 weeks. This format allows us to dive deep into painting practice while working from a live model each week. If you are interested in feedback or critique Dominique will happily instruct during the short and long break. This class is perfect for Intermediate to Advanced painters looking to grow in a supportive, creative environment. The class is limited to 6 students, allowing each artist to be close to the model. Feel free to draw or paint and use any media you like.

• Class Limited to 6 students. All Levels- Some previous drawing experience is a bonus

• Free Parking and Coffee at Dominique Medici Studio :)

• Use whatever Materials you like. If you want a suggestion: Limited Palette

Tuition: $280 (All Levels)

May 20, 27, June 3, 10, 17 2025 (5 sessions)

9:30am -12:30am (Pacific Time)

Instructor: Dominique Medici

Still Life Painting with a Limited Palette (All Levels)

Still life painting is an essential practice for mastering the techniques that form the foundation of all painting disciplines. In this 5-week class, we will explore composition, color harmony, and techniques for capturing the texture and quality of objects. We’ll focus on the four key aspects of painting: Proportion, Value, Color, and Edge. Using a carefully selected primary palette of seven colors, we will refine our understanding of color relationships and theory. Through technical exercises and the completion of two paintings, we will sharpen our observation skills and deepen our ability to translate what we see onto the canvas.

Bring 1–5 objects that interest you—something you’ve always wanted to paint! This class is designed for both beginners and experienced painters looking to strengthen their skills and artistic vision.

Schedule & Tuition:

• Morning Session: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM ($340)

• or Full Day (9:30 AM - 4:30 PM): $570 (Discounted Rate)

• Or, Sign up for the afternoon session only (1:30-4:30)

• Materials List

May 5, 12 2025 (2 Mondays)

9:30am- 12:30pm (Pacific Time)

Instructor: Sarah Bixler

Monday | Portrait and Figure Practice Group.

In this live class, we work from life and poses range from 1-3 weeks. This format allows us to dive deep into painting practice while working from a live model each week. If you are interested in feedback or critique Sarah will happily instruct during the short and long break. This class is perfect for Intermediate to Advanced painters looking to grow in a supportive, creative environment. The class is limited to 6 students, allowing each artist to be close to the model. Feel free to draw or paint and use any media you like.

• Class Limited to 6 students. All Levels- Some previous drawing experience is a bonus

• Free Parking and Coffee at Dominique Medici Studio :)

• Use whatever Materials you like. If you want a suggestion: Limited Palette

Tuition: $113 (All Levels)

May 7, 14, 21, 28 (4 Wednesdays),

9:30am- 11:30am (Pacific), 11:30- 1:30 (EST)

Instructor: Agustina Forest

Procreate for Painters – Part 2: Editing Reference & Composition

In this follow-up Procreate class, we’ll take your digital art skills to the next level with a focus on  editing reference, composition, and building a strong reference for painting. Designed especially for traditional artists—particularly oil painters—this workshop will help you develop a digital workflow that supports your creative process.

Agustina will guide you through practical techniques for using Procreate as a powerful planning tool. You’ll learn how to strengthen your compositions, experiment with light and color, and combine multiple references into one cohesive image—before ever picking up a brush.

In this workshop you will learn how to:

• Edit and manipulate photo references

• Strengthen compositions and value structures

• Experiment with color and lighting digitally before painting

• Combine multiple references into a cohesive painting plan

• Build digital skills that support traditional oil painting

• Troubleshoot a portrait using Procreate

Requirements:

This class is intended for students who already have a basic working knowledge of Procreate. You should feel comfortable with things like:

• Importing and resizing an image

• Using basic adjustment tools (like brightness/contrast or hue/saturation)

• Making and editing selections

If you’re not quite there yet, we recommend purchasing and watching Part 1 of this series first: Procreate for Painters - Part 1

Class Format:

This class includes pre-recorded sessions where you’ll learn step-by-step techniques, and a live session where we’ll review your own references. You’ll be able to ask questions, get feedback, and watch live demonstrations on how Agustina would approach editing your images.

Agustina won’t be going too fast, but she also won’t be reviewing every basic tool—so you can expect a steady, thoughtful pace that assumes you’re already a little familiar with the app.

By the end of this course, you’ll be able to use Procreate as a smart and supportive tool to help you create stronger, more intentional references for your paintings.

Tuition: $200 (Beginner)

April 2,9,16,23 2025

2:30pm -4:00pm (Pacific Time), 5:30pm- 7:00pm (EST)

Project: Critique and Discussion Group

Technique and self-expression are two sides of the same coin. In this class, we learn how to communicate our ideas through drawing and painting. Each session includes group discussions and critiques where students share references and explore design options together. As a group, we discuss various approaches, helping each student refine and develop a your designs. Dominique leads and participates by modeling the process of designing, creating compositional studies. Our weekly meetings and constructive feedback help us stay accountable when working on our projects.

Who Is This Class For?
This class welcomes artists of all levels—beginners to advanced. For those who want to improve their work, collaborate with peers, and engage in constructive discussions.

• Need to miss a lesson…no problem! Class recorded and uploaded within 24hrs., Lifetime Access to Videos.

Tuition: $130 (Beginner-Intermediate)

February 5, 12, 19, 26 2025

9:30am -11:30am (Pacific Time), 12:30pm- 2:30pm (EST)

Portrait and Figure Painting with a Limited Palette

​​This class is designed to help you create luminous portraits and figures using a clear, systematic 4-step process. Working with a primary palette of 7 colors, you’ll master color mixing, and deepen your understanding of hue, value, and chroma. Each week,Dominique does a step-by-step demo and narrates the process as she works. We work from a variety of portrait and figure references, including both clothed and nude poses. Each week students receive critiques, you’ll complete 2-4 paintings each month while refining your skills.

The class is open to all levels, though basic drawing skills are a plus. Anyone eager to learn and willing to put in the practice is welcome. With a focus on accurate color mixing and creating likeness, you'll develop your ability to paint what you see within a limited time frame, taking your skills to the next level.

• Need to miss a lesson…no problem! Demos and Critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm Pacific Time, Lifetime Access to Videos.

• Materials List

Tuition: $200 (Beginner-Intermediate)

February 3,10,17,24 2025

9:30am- 12:30pm (Pacific Time)

Monday | Portrait and Figure Practice Group.

In this live class, we work from life and poses range from 2-4 weeks. This format allows us to dive deep into painting practice while working from a live model each week. If you are interested in feedback or critique Dominique will happily instruct during the short and long break. This class is perfect for Intermediate to Advanced painters looking to grow in a supportive, creative environment. The class is limited to 6 students, allowing each artist to be close to the model. Feel free to draw or paint and use any media you like.

• Class Limited to 5 students. All Levels- Some previous drawing experience is a bonus

• Free Parking and Coffee at Dominique Medici Studio :)

• Use whatever Materials you like. If you want a suggestion: Limited Palette

Tuition: $225 (All Levels)

January 8, 15, 22, 29 2024

9:30am -11:30am (Pacific Time), 12:30pm- 2:30pm (EST)

Portrait and Figure Painting with a Limited Palette

​​This class is designed to help you create luminous portraits and figures using a clear, systematic 4-step process. Working with a primary palette of 7 colors, you’ll master color mixing, and deepen your understanding of hue, value, and chroma. Each week,Dominique does a step-by-step demo and narrates the process as she works. We work from a variety of portrait and figure references, including both clothed and nude poses. Each week students receive critiques, you’ll complete 2-4 paintings each month while refining your skills.

The class is open to all levels, though basic drawing skills are a plus. Anyone eager to learn and willing to put in the practice is welcome. With a focus on accurate color mixing and creating likeness, you'll develop your ability to paint what you see within a limited time frame, taking your skills to the next level.

• Need to miss a lesson…no problem! Demos and Critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm Pacific Time, Lifetime Access to Videos.

• Materials List

Tuition: $200 (Beginner-Intermediate)

January 6, 13, 20, 27 2025

9:30am- 12:30pm (Pacific Time)

Monday | Portrait and Figure Practice Group.

In this live class, we work from life and poses range from 2-4 weeks. This format allows us to dive deep into painting practice while working from a live model each week. If you are interested in feedback or critique Dominique will happily instruct during the short and long break. This class is perfect for Intermediate to Advanced painters looking to grow in a supportive, creative environment. The class is limited to 6 students, allowing each artist to be close to the model. Feel free to draw or paint and use any media you like.

• Class Limited to 5 students. All Levels- Some previous drawing experience is a bonus

• Free Parking and Coffee at Dominique Medici Studio :)

• Use whatever Materials you like. If you want a suggestion: Limited Palette

Tuition: $169 (All Levels)

November 7,14,21 2024

9:15am -11:30am (Pacific), 12:15pm- 2:45pm (EST)

Theme for the month | Light and Space

We will dive into the art of finding beauty in the everyday. As John Singer Sargent put it, ‘You should be able to walk five paces, turn around, and find something interesting to paint.’ We will paint a scene from within our homes. You can also choose to copy one of three Sargent interiors.

Dominique will find a location in her home, demo from life and working with a limited palette. Our goal is to uncover the magic in familiar surroundings, to capture the light and color of our everyday lives. 

• Need to miss a lesson…no problem! Demos and Critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm Pacific Time, Lifetime Access to Videos.

• Materials List

Tuition: $161 (Beginner-Intermediate)

November 6, 13, 20, 2024

9:15am -11:30am (Pacific Time), 12:15pm- 2:45pm (EST)

Theme for the month | Mastering Skintones in Portrait Painting

This month we demystify the process of mixing skin tones with a reliable 3 step process. We will use a limited palette that is designed to help us understand color theory and color relationships. We will do 2 paintings. With weekly step-by-step demos, and recorded critiques, you'll leave this class with new skill and confidence.

• Need to miss a lesson…no problem! Demos and Critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm Pacific Time, Lifetime Access to Videos.

• Materials List

Tuition: $161 (Beginner-Intermediate)

November 4, 11, 18, 25 2024

9:30am- 12:30pm (Pacific Time)

New Format, Day, Time and Price.

In the Portrait and Figure Practice Group we work from life and poses range from 2-4 weeks. If you are interested in critiqueDominique will happily answer questions in the short and long breaks but will only offer advice if requested. This format allows us to dive deep into our painting practice while working from a live model each week. This class is perfect for Intermediate to Advanced painters looking to grow in a supportive, creative environment. The class is limited to 6 students, allowing each artist to be close to the model.

• This month we have a 3 week pose and a 1 week pose.

• Intermediate-Advanced. Previous drawing experience is a plus, Class Limited to 6 students.

• Free Parking and Coffee at Dominique Medici Studio :)

• Use whatever media you’d like: Basic Materials List

Tuition: Was $300 Now $225 (All Levels)

Workshop Description | Portrait and Figure Drawing with Colored Pencils

September 23-27 (5 Days)

1:30pm- 5:00pm (EST)

Drawing Portraits with believable color isn’t hard if we learn how to break the process up into manageable steps. We will draw portraits and figures from life and explore various techniques for creating colorful and luminous portraits. Learning to see things simply is key to developing our drawing skills. We will focus on the 4 main aspects of drawing portraits: Proportions, Values, Colors, and Edge types. Dominique will demo as well as critique students each session. Practicing this way will help sharpen our observation, and take our skills to a new level.

Skill level is not that important although basic drawing skills are a plus. Any student that is interested in receiving instruction and willing to put in the practice is welcome.

Tuition: $525

Workshop Description | Portrait Painting with a Limited Palette

September 23-27 (5 Days)

9:00am- 12:30pm (EST)

Do you struggle to paint realistic flesh tones with believable three-dimensional form? Would you like to learn a simple process that helps you get a good likeness in a limited timeframe? In this workshop Medici demonstrates a systematic 4 step process showing you how to break down the pose into 4 manageable steps. She shows you how to use a limited palette to mix any color, helping you understand the fundamentals of color theory.

In this workshop you will learn how to…

• Simplify and translate proportions from 3d- 2d

• Average and mass values shapes

• Create 5 types of contrast in your painting

• Mix any color in just 3 steps

Tuition: $525

Theme for the month | Finished Study for a Large Scale Work or Master Copy, Your Choice

October 3, 10, 17, 24 2024 (4 Thursdays)

9:15am -11:30am (Pacific Time), 12:15pm- 2:45pm (EST)

Having worked out a design for our large-scale paintings. We now do a fully worked out finished painting at a small scale. We will paint an 11x14 completed painting that can be used to scale up for a larger painting. You can use your own composition or you can do a master copy of your choosing

We will use a limited palette and work with a systematic painting process.

• Need to miss a lesson…no problem! Demos and Critiques are recorded and uploaded by 5pm Pacific Time, Lifetime Access to Videos.

• View Materials List Click Here

Tuition: $215 (Beginner-Intermediate)