Description
Oil Painting Classes in Los Angeles, located in the heart of the Historic Normandie-West Adams Neighborhood near USC. Due to the small class size of 10 to 12 participants, classes include all skill levels.
“Annie is an extremely talented and accomplished artist, and an empathetic and skilled teacher. She uses her depth of knowledge and experience with both the art and craft of painting to guide her students to discover their own artistic gifts. Annie is the inspirational art teacher you have always been looking for!” – Susan Vintilla-Friedman, Oil Painter, S.D.
“Create Your True Essence Through The Medium of Oil Painting”
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
For the Beginner “Learn to Paint”
Beginning oil painting classes are the perfect place to start exploring this wonderful medium and all the potentials and possibilities oils offer. Along with in-class instruction, you will gain access to private videos with instructions on how to select and buy paint, brushes, and other materials, so you will be ready to show up for class and start painting.
At the right, you can see my first oil painting, dated 1979. I was 11 years old when I painted this. To view more of my work, there is a gallery at the very bottom.
Overview
- learn while painting your own subject matter (idea) with guidance from Annie
- work in a deeply supportive environment
- enjoy a bright new studio space
- morning and evening classes available
For Intermediate and Advanced Painters “Keep Growing & Transforming”
Use this opportunity as studio time with deep support to take risks, experience gentle non-judgmental observation, and review of your work, techniques, and materials. How is a critique non-judgmental, you ask? It does rather sound like an oxymoron, but it is achieved through reflective questioning, discussion of new directions and potentials, troubleshooting by noting weaknesses and strengths in the painting and never is a reflection of or an attack on the artist.
Advanced Energy Healing For All Artist Participants
Did you know that Annie, as your painting instructor, can help you during class to:
- release creative blocks
- release self-judgments that shut down your energy, cause your work to stagnate and frustrate you
- quickly release consciousness problems that keep you in a non-resourceful state, such as “I can’t…”
- clear your energy before you start working on your canvas
- hold space for you to heal your energy while painting
Oil painting classes and home studio practice can lead to positive benefits on so many levels. Check out a few of these wonderful bonuses:
- reduces stress and increase a sense of peace, which organically produces happiness
- learn to speak confidently about any piece of art
- increase your problem-solving skills
- develop your perceptual relating and multi-dimensional awarenesses
- add beauty to your life
- support your spiritual expression in your life (brings joy)
- make new friends
This portrait is of my husband’s grandmother “Aji”. Dated 2002
What You Will Learn
- Finish a painting of your choice over 10-weeks
- Learn about materials such as paints, brushes, cleaning supplies, structures
- Learn brush techniques and approaches to starting and finishing a painting
- Learn how to reverse mistakes
- Develop confidence in your skills, knowledge, and abilities
- Develop your Inner Guidance
- Develop tools for your mind and emotions so you can paint
- And so much more about self-expression, in ways you never knew about!
Meet Your Instructor
Anne Marie Peterson-Kolatkar (Annie) has been oil painting impressionism and realism since 1979. Annie’s oil painting hang in homes and offices all over the world. She is available for commissioned work, which embodies higher consciousness for healing and empowerment. Her guiding philosophy has been to energetically elevate the viewer and transport them to a moment of peace and possibility.
Annie is a beloved teacher with a following from the SFBA where she first began teaching. She has been teaching art informally since 3rd grade and professionally off and on for 20-years, with 10 of those years at the Cupertino Community Center in Silicon Valley. She has taught privately in Southern California. Her students have been as young as age 5 and as old as 87 years of age. Artists of all skill levels, from all walks of life, have studied with her.
Self-portrait dated 2002. Hindu wedding ceremony.
What Her Students Have To Say:
“After you moved from the SFBA, I took several other classes –even one at a local college and I have to say…you are the BEST teacher ever!” -B.B, Los Altos, CA
“I took Annie’s beginning oil painting class to just relax and explore art after I retired. When I started, I didn’t even know if I had talent or not. I showed up with my stuff to paint and a photo of a landscape and Annie taught this old geezer how to paint. My mind is still kind of blown. My family thinks I’m the bee’s knees. Thanks, Annie.” -John S., Cupertino, CA
“I always feel young around Annie. Listening to the palette and brush is the roar of flowers in spring, joyful to start anew, meticulous in power. Easy pressure, study painting and learn poetry. Study light and learn life.” Marcia St.Clair, art student
“Days painting with you, were some of the best in my life!” Judy McNutt, Artist, Poet & Writing Coach, San Diego, CA
Date & Time
At present, all classes are offered on a Tuesday. Join my Oil Painting Classes in Los Angeles mailing list to be reminded of new class offerings, specialized workshops and more.
- Tuesday Mornings at 9:30 AM until 12-noon
- Tuesday Evenings at 7:00 PM until 9:30 PM
2020 CALENDAR
WINTER Class Dates
January 7, 14, 21, 28
February 4, 13, 20, 27
March 3, 10
SPRING Class Dates
March 17, 24
April 7, 14, 21, 28
May 5, 12, 19, 26
SUMMER Class Dates
June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
July 7, 14, 21, 28
August 4
FALL Class Dates
September 1, 8,15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3
Be Informed!
On occasion, a specialty class or workshop will be offered. To be alerted to these workshops and other registration opportunities, please join my mailing list.
Below: Still life painting “Hindu Wedding Ceremony” dated 2003.
Have Questions About An Oil Painting Class?
Does everyone paint the same thing?
No. I am passionate about each person bringing to class a photo/image of something they seek to paint that resonates with them on many levels (physical, emotional, mental or spiritual). Please do not bring copyright works if you ever plan on ever selling your painting.
If you want to paint a portrait, be sure that the light levels are balanced and no part of the face is washed out, and the eyes are in focus. If you wish to bring several photos the first night to have me review their potential and help you decide, that is good, too.
I respectfully ask that you do not choose to paint a subject matter that may be a trigger for someone. This is a classroom for learning. You are not renting "studio time" per se where you have liberties with subject matter. I thank you for your understanding and compassion.
Do I need my own supplies?
Yes, you need to purchase your own supplies. A materials supply list will be emailed to you upon registration.
Can I leave my canvas or supplies with you?
No. I cannot be responsible for your canvas or other artist material or supplies. If anything is left behind, I will do my best to text or email participants so that the lost object may be claimed immediately.
Oil Painting Class Policies (Refund, Privacy & Photography)
Important Refund, Privacy and Photography Policies
Dear Artist,
I value our time, energy and resources that we spend together. I have made a deep commitment to be present for you on the dates and times I said I would be present with all my skills, knowledge and abilities in my art studio space.
Within your commitment to me and yourself, for signing up for a series of art classes, it is your responsibility to arrange your schedule so that you can attend my oil painting art class offerings. Therefore, all students will pre-pay for all classes. Your payment implies that you commit to attending and it assures you that I will hold space for you in my class.
If you miss a class, and if a 24-hour notice was given to me, as a courtesy, make-up arrangements can be made with me to come to any other class I offer “while enrolled” and if space is available.
I am well aware that life can be complicated, and if you know well in advance, that you are going to miss one of the dates within the 10-week art class dates that you purchased, please let me know as soon as possible, so I can offer you, within reason, a range of future dates to make up the class time.
If I have to cancel a class due to sickness or an emergency, I will personally reach out to you by text or email to let you know ASAP and will either
- create a make-up session on a different day of the week
- invite you to attend an alternate class day and time
- give you a credit to be used within 1-year of signing up.
I reserve the right to change my oil painting art class offerings at any time. I also reserve the right to withdraw any student from my art class, without refund, if their conduct is inappropriate.
The bottomline is this: I am not able to offer refunds for any class (or specialized workshop that I offer) for any reason, once it has been purchased.
Simple Privacy Policy
Please note that I will never give your private information to any third party without your permission. I only use your personal information collected at time of payment for oil painting class related use and communications.
Photography Consent
This is to notify you that by taking an oil painting or other art class from me, you agree to this Photography Consent.
I reserve the right to take photos and film/video of any of my art classes and workshops for promotional and other marketing related purposes that are for printed materials, website or on social media, which may include you and your oil painting or other artwork. Any images taken by me become my property (Annie Kolatkar). Artwork may be labeled "student artwork" or "student artwork by [your name]" This will always be discussed with you first.
When registering for a class or workshop, you are consenting that I may use images that include you and/or your work for this purpose.
If you do not consent to having your work and/or your image or likeness photographed or placed on social media for any reason, please let me know in advance. I will respect your wishes.
I look forward to our time in the studio together creating amazing art!
Warmest regards,
Annie
May I come early or leave late?
At this time, class times are restricted.
Is there parking?
I have space available for 4-5 vehicles on my property. First come, first serve. If you are the first in, you may want to consider that you will NOT be the first out. The last person may park across the driveway on the street. This is a long driveway you will be parking on. Carpooling, Uber/Lyft is recommended since street parking is somewhat limited at night.
Allergies and Odors
If you are a highly sensitive person to smells, I do not recommend this class. Every effort will be made to have participants purchase odorless solvents/brush cleaners, but there is no guarantee each person will be able to do this for financial reasons.
Simple Privacy Policy
Dear Artist,
Here is my Simple Privacy Policy as it pertains to oil painting class.
Please note that I will never give your private information to any third party without your permission. I only use your personal information collected at time of payment for oil painting class related use and communications.
For my website use privacy policy, please see the link at the bottom of this page.
Warmest regards,
Annie Kolatkar
Photography Consent
Dear Artist,
This is to notify you that by taking an oil painting or other art class from me, you agree to this Photography Consent.
I reserve the right to take photos and film/video of any of my art classes and workshops for promotional and other marketing related purposes that are for printed materials, website or on social media, which may include you and your oil painting or other artwork. Any images taken by me become my property (Annie Kolatkar). Artwork may be labeled "student artwork" or "student artwork by [your name]" This will always be discussed with you first.
When registering for a class or workshop, you are consenting that I may use images that include you and/or your work for this purpose.
If you do not consent to having your work and/or your image or likeness photographed or placed on social media for any reason, please let me know in advance. I will respect your wishes.
Warmest regards,
Annie
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