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New Intro to Painting Course

Updated on
August 21, 2025
Written by
Maybo Choi
Curriculum Developer - Design
New York, NY

It's a big pleasure to introduce the new Intro to Painting course. This course is designed to assist any artist with their brush and canvas, especially a beginner, from the start to the end of a painting. Defining the structure of basic art concepts and drawing a guide to the actual hands-on process. Some topics explored are the differences between paints, the factor of lighting, and the warm-up process. Intro to Painting is a team effort, and I thank Kat for making this happen. Let’s get painting!Art lives alongside us and is the product of human creativity. Its history remains with us in paintings. This course goes through the fundamental concepts of what makes a painting, like colors, perspective, and background. You will be getting to know your materials while learning practical tips in selecting your tools and obtaining them. Gain confidence as an artist through the explanation of the basics that any artist needs at any level to craft a painting. Get your palette and water ready to begin your creative journey.

New Intro to Painting Course
New Intro to Painting Course