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Asian Parakeet - This online painting course is designed for the intermediate artist who wishes to paint a tropical bird in a natural tree setting. Course emphasis will be placed on creating surface textures. There are many exercises included in this course, several of which are transferrable to other subjects. Students will learn techniques necessary to develop textural contrasts ranging from background atmosphere, moss, moisture and water drops, hard and soft, lost and found edges for establishing dimension. Techniques on how to handle the color palette and building form will be demonstrated through the use of video, written text and supporting photographs. Course participants will receive support through live chats and weekly discussions. Students will have the opportunity to receive critique from the instructor. For more info see the course details.

Iridescence - Discover the beauty of painting iridescence on Hummingbirds.  Students gain valuable tips for painting iridescent feathers. Learn and practice brilliant color mixes for a variety of these creatures.  Techniques on how to handle their color, form and movement will be demonstrated through the use of video, written text and photographs. Students will paint three different species of Hummingbirds, using three different techniques. 3 paintings are completed in this course with over 3 hours of streaming video.

Discover the beauty of painting Tropical Birds -  Paint and complete four tropical bird paintings during this course. Students will learn and practice the basic elements of painting eyes, feathers, and how to handle their brilliant colors. Techniques and methods for managing light, foliage and the tropical environment are also demonstrated and discussed. Learn the tricks to bring your paintings to life. Some prior basic experience in painting will help the student get the most from this expansive and in-depth course.  

Bundle A - This combined bundle of two courses offers great value for two classes that help the student artist learn skills for painting realistic still life compositions. Join Instructors Sue Pruett and Susan Abdella for great video instruction demonstrating in a step by step manner how to approach both the techniques and the different metal surfaces.

Regular Tuition - for both courses is $115. - Bundle package save 30% of the regular tuition fees. That is a savings of $34.50

Bundle B Courses - Introduction to color theory with instructor Gaby Hunter. This bundle of three courses, Color basics I,II,III, combines three important studies for the student artist who is interested in learning more about color.  This course covers the fundamentals of Hue, value and Intensity and is presented to the student with indepth text lessons, video demonstration, and painting exercises.  Register Now and get started on a fun and interesting journey of color descovery.

This Bundle B package at $73.50 saves the student 30%, that is a savings of $35.00 off  Regular Tuition - $105.00

Bundle C - This bundle combination includes a full One Year Subscription to our AAO E-Magazine.  This online interactive magazine comes to you full of 7 hours of video content plus 10 painting lessons with step by step instructions and many indepth articles on artistic subjects that include photography for the artist, computer tips and so much more.

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Elememnts and Principles of Art Course -  Learn the secrets of all artistic study. We've all wondered where to begin. The five Instructors from the AAO have created a very special foundational course to get you started. This course will introduce the student artist to the most important building blocks of art and is intended as an innovative guideline for your study of art.  Learn why artists use and manipulate the elements of art to describe and create personal artwork. Uncover how the use of color, value, line, shape, form, texture and space, and contrast give the artist unique ways to create an artistic signature. Independent artists use the principles of design, such as; movement, repetition, unity, balance, visual patterning, emphasis, variety, contrast, proportion, and scale. These are the most important concepts used for creating, building, and organizing a composition. If your goal is to become a well rounded artist, this study will point you in the right direction. All skill levels.

Regular price of this magazine subscription and the Elements & Principles of Art Course is $114.90 - Save $32.50 on this Bundle package ...now $82.43

Regular tuition for these courses is $125.00 save 30% off Register now for this bundle of two courses for $87.50

Calla Sophistication: This contemporary design is an elegant painting for home decor. The design is painted on a mottled background. This 12"x36" gallery canvas is the perfect support for this elegant flower and will fit into any color scheem. The course materials will cover 'wet in wet' blending and utalize a first stage grisaille underpainting. The student will focus on value and dimension and use a refined blending style.

Student Support - Streaming video, text lessons, Instructor feedback, and individual student critiques.
 

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Raphael Peale Reproduction - In this online painting class, paint this beautiful Intermediate to advanced still life study with AAO Teacher, Sharon Hamilton, MDA. This course will employ similar techniques used by the original artist, Raphael Peale who was considered the finest American still life painter. The course will show students how to reproduce a small materpiece along with a history of the artist himself. You will learn how to apply an umber underpainting, layer subsiquent colors and develop your own materpiece right from the comfort of your own home.save 30% -

Regular Tuition - $80. Bundle Package E - $56.

The Fundamentals of Drawing Level One - Drawing is a valuable skill for the artist. It helps them understand line and form. Many of the Old Masters perfected drawing and used this skill extensively as a precursor to their art. This indepth course is for the beginning and/or intermediate artist. An introduction to drawing, explores the tools, materials and techniques of drawing to develop concepts and skills necessary to study drawing. This course emphasizes the development of observational skills and involves students with the creation of shape, form, and texture. The first objective of the instructor is to teach her students how to see, and to 'draw what they see and not what they think they see'. 

Student Support - Streaming Video, drawing exercises, forums, teacher critiques.

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Bubbles - This acrylic composition of a whimsical fish is painted on a 12"x36" gallery canvas. The concept of mixing color to a chromatic value scale will be taught as students learn to brush mix and gain confidence with this style of painting. This course will demonstrate to the artist how to work with and control color intensity while using a bright palette of color. Form and dimension are covered. This painting uses both direct and indirect methods for painting and several techniques, such as 'wet in wet' blending and refined blending is also demonstrated, along with dry brushed effects for creating surface texture. Transparent air bubbles will also be taught.

Student Support: Streaming video, text lessons, forum discussions, and individual student critiques.