How it Works
Hi, and welcome!
Thank you so much for joining the class. Here's a little about how everything works, so you know what to expect and can settle in comfortably.
How it works
Dominique usually opens the first class of the month with a demo, discussion and Q&A.
Her demo shows you how to analyze your subject, compose your painting, and work with a reliable process.
Painting alongside that process, using the reference provided, helps the techniques and concepts become second nature.
Each week builds on the last, moving from demo through practice and critique.
Every demo and critique is recorded, so you can watch, pause, rewind and paint along at your own pace.
How to get the most out of the class
If you're just starting out, watch the demo through first, take notes, and absorb as much as you can, Dominique models the whole process and answers most of the questions you're likely to have along the way. Then play it again, this time painting along, pausing and playing as needed. If you're more experienced, feel free to paint with Dominique from the start.
Print the reference at the same size as your canvas or panel if you can.
Or, if you prefer, work from an iPad or monitor.
Your recordings stay with you for two years from your enrollment date.
Critiques
In a live class, you can hear the teacher moving around the room, giving each student individual attention. My goal online is to recreate that experience through group critiques. In every session you'll see and hear me responding to students' work, and I'd really encourage you to watch these, there's as much to learn from someone else's critique as your own.
Ready for personalized feedback? Once you've finished the month's lessons, you can book an online critique here.