With a focus on various drawing and painting techniques, Stratford's home study art training course can help you learn essential fundamentals needed to create vibrant and memorable pieces of art.
Whether you are a seasoned artist or simply have an interest in developing your drawing and painting techniques, Stratford's art course can help you hone your skills.
Enhancing your skills could also be a great opportunity to earn additional income by selling your art while fulfilling your creative spirit and expressing your artistic talent.
Other online art courses might require you to attend class on a schedule or charge hefty fees. With Stratford, you study at home at a time and pace that works best for YOU. All you need to get started is a low down payment that is usually $20 or less!
Introduction to Art and Drawing Survey of Famous Artists
The Artists Eye
The Elements of Design
Preparing to Draw
Drawing Class
The Clinic
Painting with Pastels What Youll Need to Begin
Composition and Color
Putting Pastel to Paper
Painting From Photographs
Painting From Life
When is Your Painting Finished?
Watercolor Painting Basic Watercolor Tools and Materials
Choosing and Mixing Colors
Tonal Values
Washes and Drybrush Techniques
Fundamental Concepts of Composition and Design
Layer Masking, Spattering, and other Watercolor Techniques
Creating Textures
Preserving Whitespace
Working with Landscape
Figures and Portraits
Approaches to Watercolor Painting: Case Studies
Acrylic Painting Types of Painting Surfaces
Painting Implements
Surface Treatments and Grounds
Spatial Effects
Texture
Transfers, Collage and Mixed Media
Innovative Stenciling and Line Work
Customize Your Paint
Simulating Other Mediums
Reflective Paints, Magical Effects and Finishing Sheens
Varnishing and Care
Oil Painting Getting Your Supplies Together
Capturing the Illusion of Three Dimensions
Making Your Brush Behave
Getting the Colors You Want
Putting It All Together
Creating a Still Life Painting
Creating a Landscape Painting
Creating a Portrait Painting
This educational program is an introductory course designed to help students gain knowledge necessary for the vocational application of this subject. Completion of this program does not fulfill the legal requirements of particular provincial licenses or certifications, which may require additional training or apprenticeships. One or more of the course subjects/textbooks may vary as courses are updated.
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