Winter 2027 Sections Available
10 weeks · $625 each · All levels welcome, ages 16+ or by permission · No holidays or academic breaks during the Winter term.
We strongly encourage all students to attend the Figure Drawing classes offered by the Lyme Academy as a foundation for the Figure Painting classes.
Mondays
Jan 4 through Mar 8
1 pm—4 pm · Isabella Antolic-Soban
Wednesdays
Jan 6 through Mar 10
5 pm—8 pm · Rick Lacey
Thursdays
Jan 7 through Mar 11
9 am—12 pm · Christina Cruz
Registration opens November 2, 2026.
This class will introduce students to the process and technique of oil painting. Students will paint from a live model, learning to think strategically and utilizing a sequential approach designed and proven to strengthen visual acuity.
Beginning with a drawing, students will learn to determine and render accurate proportions using contour and shadow. They will then use earth tones to mass in the figure with simple shapes, preparing the work for color. A historically-based palette containing a simple arrangement of pigments helps to sensitize the student to subtle color and value shifts.
Throughout this process, students are guided by instructor-led demonstrations and individual and group critiques, which integrate sound drawing principles with the practice of figure painting. Complementing the class are discussions about the daily maintenance of the studio environment, including the use and care of materials.
