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SLAVINart

SLAVINart

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Offers online services
Offers online services

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I will teach you the very basic fundamentals of oil painting. You will learn color theory, values, design and composition, lighting along with mediums and canvas preparation. I teach a classical approach to painting realistically. These fundamentals will set you up for success in a wide variety of styles from abstract to hyper-realism.

I enjoy watching new artists develop and seeing that "light" go on in their eyes when they make a breakthrough on their painting journey.

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Hired 2 times
2 employees
39 years in business
Serves Canyon Lake , TX
Offers online services

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    Patricia D.

    As a beginner, the first thing that Al taught me was the importance of value studies when it comes to trying to get the right colors. He also taught me about depth.
    Before I took his class, I had never painted anything in my entire life. With Als guidance and patience, I am very proud of my first two paintings. I never imagined that I could create this level of art. I have posted my paintings on my social media accounts and have gotten many compliments. I have rightly given credit to my talented art instructor. I recommend Al Slavin to anyone regardless of your level experience.
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    May 28, 2021
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    Toleea P.

    Mr. Slavin is a gregarious, engaging instructor. He delights in sharing his knowledge and is willing to change his teaching style based on the needs of his students. He effortlessly juggles students of varying skill levels. Keeping his good humor throughout the numerous questions, he answers them all with intelligence and in an open ended manner that encourages discourse. I cannot think of someone I would enjoy learning from more.
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    May 27, 2021
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    Marcia C.

    Al readily shares his talents and techniques through demonstrations and individual guidance. He displays patience with our individual levels and does this all with a great sense of humor.
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    May 27, 2021
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    VICKI H.

    He is a great teacher with a lot of knowledge in painting with oils. He is also very patient and kind with all artists whether they are just beginning or have been painting for a while. He also has a witty personality which makes him a very likable teacher.
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    May 27, 2021
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    Olivia

    Al is a wonderful artist and great teacher. He is very patient with us as we are introduced to new concepts and we strive to understand them. He takes the time we need to get to that understanding until the “light” goes on!!
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    May 27, 2021

    Frequently asked questions

    I will supply a list of supplies. We will go over materials; paint, mediums, brushes etc. and discuss which are good quality and which are student grade. We will start working with paint mixing and creating value studies to help to understand what color can do and how it applies to creating realistic paintings. 

    We will discuss color theory and what it means to painting. Lay out a composition and then get to applying paint. 

    I am mostly self taught but I learned my basics from a very accomplished master artist. 

    In person lessons are $175 for 5 lessons at 3 hours per lesson. So 15 hours. 

    Online lessons are $155 for 5 lessons at 2 hours per lesson. So 10 hours. These are more difficult to teach but are still good classes. 

    I started teaching 34 years ago as a way of supplementing my income. I really enjoyed it and still do today!  

    Services offered

    Painting