How it Works

How it Works

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Thank you for joining the class. Below is information about the class. Please read through to get an idea of how the class works.

How it works

  • Dominique usually starts the first class of the month with a demo, discussion and q&a. 

  • Dominique’s demo shows you how to analyze your subject, compose your painting and paint with a reliable process. 

  • Painting with the process and reference provided helps you to internalize the painting techniques and concepts 

  • Each week

  • Class demos and critiques are recorded. You can watch, pause, rewind and paint along with the recording at your own pace. 


How the get the most out of the class. 

If you are a beginner it is best to watch the demo first, take notes and absorb as much of the lesson as possible. Dominique models the entire process during the demo and answers most of the questions that you might have. Then play the video again this time working along with it, pausing and play as needed. If you are more advanced feel free to paint along with Dominique 

  • If possible print the reference at the same size as your canvas/panel. 

  • Optionally, You can work from an iPad or monitor. 

  • Enjoy lifetime access to the recordings. 


Critiques

In a live class you can hear the teacher moving around the room giving critiques to each student. My goal when teaching online is to replicate this experience by doing group critiques. Each session you will see and hear me critiquing students work. I would encourage you to watch these critiques. While "Replay" does not include critiques You can learn as much from watching the critiques of other students work.

If you would like personalized feedback when you finish the months lessons you can book an online critique here: https://www.dominiquemedici.com/private-lessons



2026-04 | Portrait & Figure Painting with a Limited Palette

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  • Watch | Uploading from an iPad for Critiques
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Class Resources

  • Class Description
  • Zoom Links | Dates and Times
  • Class Materials List
  • Studio Recommendations | Books, Studio Lighting, Audio and Video Gear

Photo References

  • Photo Reference | Week 1-3
  • Photo Reference | Week 4
  • Value Scale, Color Wheel and Loomis Proportion Reference
  • Andrew Loomis - Drawing the Head and Hands.pdf
  • DM Painting Process Slide Show
  • Picture Frame Value Palette – Instructions

Week 1

  • Watch | w1 Vermeer Demo - Part 1
  • Watch | w1 Vermeer Demo - Part 2
  • Watch | w1 Demo - Part 3 (Bonus Video :)
  • Watch | How to Transfer Your Drawing
  • Week 1 Assignment, Demo Paintings and Palette
  • iPad Breakdown Reference
  • Upload Your Painting for Week 1 Critiques3
  • Watch | w1 Critiques

Week 2

  • Watch | w2 Vermeer Demo - Part 3
  • Watch | w2 Vermeer Demo - Part 4
  • Watch | Titian Grisaille Demo - Part 1
  • Week 2 Assignment, Demo Painting and Palette
  • iPad Breakdown Reference
  • Upload Your Painting for Week 2 Critiques2
  • Watch | w2 Critiques1

Week 3

  • Watch | w3 Vermeer Demo - Part 5
  • Watch | w3 Vermeer Demo - Part 6
  • Week 3 Assignment, Demo Painting and Palette
  • iPad Breakdown Reference
  • Upload Your Painting for Week 3 Critiques

Week 4

  • Watch | w4 Vermeer Demo - Part 7
  • Week 4 Assignment, Demo Painting and Palette
  • iPad Breakdown Reference
  • Upload Your Painting for Week 4 Critiques
  • Week 4 Assignment, Demo Painting and Palette

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