Painting Classes in
Boise, Idaho Studio
Painting classes and art classes taught in the Boise, Idaho area. These eight-week courses focus on fundamental painting skills. Students will learn basic techniques such as using local color and value to create depth. Additionally, we learn how to see with an artist’s eye and capture what we see on canvas. I teach anyone who has the desire to learn the art of painting. Classes are kept small to ensure individualized attention and instruction. My classes are “skills oriented” and not “project oriented” so my methods are particularly well suited for students who want an arts curriculum that goes beyond crafts. My classes are best for students age 14 to adult; however accommodations may be made for gifted and/or mature students.
Click the links below or scroll down for course descriptions and current class schedule. Classes are held in my Boise, Idaho Studio. The Plein Air Painting classes are outdoors.
Course Description: In Beginning Painting 1 we will explore the basics of working with paint. Students will learn color mixing, value scales, and different techniques for applying paint. We will work in monochrome and limited color palettes. Geared for anyone who wants to learn to paint.
Supplies needed for class.
Upcoming Beginning Painting 1 Courses:
Spring 2013:
Oil Painting
8-Week course, 8 sessions, Fri. 10:00 – 12:30, starts July 5-19th, Aug 2nd-23rd, Sept. 13th
Watercolor Painting
8-Week course, 8 sessions, Fri. 1:00 – 3:30, starts July 5-19th, Aug 2nd-23rd, Sept. 13th
**Click here to go to the enrollment page.**
Outdoor Landscape Painting Class
Learn the approaches and techniques of outdoor landscape painting. We go out to locations around the Boise area. Learn how to create impressionistic landscape paintings.
Supplies needed for class.
Spring
4-Week course, 8 sessions, Mon. and Thurs. 6:00 – 8:30, starts May 6th – May 30th
Summer
4-Week course, 8 sessions, Mon. and Wed. 6:00 – 8:30, starts July 9th – July 25th, July 30th and Aug 1st
4-Week course, 8 sessions, Mon. and Wed. 6:00 – 8:30, starts Aug 7th – Aug 26th, September 9th – 11th
**Click here to go to the enrollment page.**
Course Description: In Advanced Painting students will continue to explore color mixing and different paint application techniques, as well as interpreting correct values, color theory, and composition. Development of personal style is explored.
Supplies needed for class.
Spring
4-Week course, 8 sessions, Mon. and Wed. 1:00 – 3:30, starts May 8th – May 29th
Summer
4-Week course, 8 sessions, Mon. and Wed. 1:00 – 3:30, starts July 9th – July 25th, July 30th and Aug 1st
4-Week course, 8 sessions, Mon. and Wed. 1:00 – 3:30, starts Aug 7th – Aug 26th, September 9th – 11th
Fall
4-Week course, 8 sessions, Mon. and Wed. 1:00 – 3:30, starts Sept. 16th – Sept. 30th, Oct. 2nd – Oct 9th
**Click here to go to the enrollment page.**
Kevin McCain is a professionally-trained artist whose Impressionistic Plein Air paintings have appeared in galleries across the Western United States. He has over 20 years experience as a professional artist, illustrator, and teacher. To see Kevin’s gallery work visit kevinmccainstudios.com
To see his published illustrations visit mccainillustration.com
Contact: For more information, call Kevin at 480-309-0039 or contact me
Why I Teach Art
As a young man in high school I had always wanted to learn how to draw and be an artist. I felt I didn’t have the natural-born talent to become an artist. While in high school I took an art class to avoid taking some other class I didn’t want to attend. Little did I know that the decision to take a Sophomore beginning drawing class would change my life forever.
My art teacher, Mr. Holmes, let us know as students that anything we wanted to do in art was possible if we put our minds to it, worked hard in class, and learned from the best artists. He told us that it didn’t matter what natural ability you had; it mattered how hard you worked. I latched onto that idea. I was inspired by the idea that if I only worked hard and learned from the best artists, I could do the type of artwork I wanted to do. I began working several hours after class and many more still at home. All these years later I have achieved my dream to become a professional artist. It was far from easy, but it was worth the effort. I hate to think how my life would be different if I hadn’t taken that art class. That class was the first step towards achieving my dream.
Creating art gives me so much joy. It is a never ending adventure. It is because of my experience I believe arts education is so important. As an artist, I enjoy mentoring and teaching others how to improve their art skills. I believe it is important, for everyone who has the desire to learn more about drawing and painting, to have opportunities to learn from professional artists.
