Painting 1 | ART 140

This is a foundation level studio course in acrylic painting with instruction of the use of brush and palette knife. Still life subject matter will be the predominant source of visual imagery in this course.
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Featured Students
Medhi Ali Khan, Alicia Greely, Grace Ellis, Grace Miller, Madison Mitchell, Brianna Tucker

2019-2020 Faculty
Barbara Augusta, Chenlin Cai, Nathan Durnin

Oil painting of two wooden mannequin arms posed against a red and blue background with dramatic lighting and shadows.

Abstract painting in soft blue and green tones, suggesting a subtle surface or textile texture with minimal contrast.

Close-up oil painting of a dark pot or kettle on a black background, with hints of highlights and rim detail.

Abstract painting of overlapping angular draped fabrics in cool blue and pale yellow tones with bold brushstrokes.

Still life painting of a crumpled gray fabric with folds and a rounded form, rendered in a muted monochromatic palette.

Oil painting of geometric shapes in red, green, and off-white, possibly representing blocks or boxes arranged in space.