Paintings evolve from a deep appreciation of your surroundings, the light that filters through, the shadows cast, the colors that affect your mood and the state of your being. As a lifelong casual painter, I have found therapy through painting. As a scholar of Art History, I have developed a deep appreciation for cultures, and individual style that periods of history and life bring about in an artist or a piece of work. My hope is to teach you the simple skills required to compose an experience through oil and the enjoyment painting brings. It’s your moment, your enjoyment, your creation, whether in your home or in the field, you will learn ...