6-Week Beginner Oil Painting Course Week 1: Introduction to Materials Learn about oil paints, brushes, canvas, and basic tools. Practice how to mix colors and handle the paint. Week 2: Color Mixing Basics Understand primary, secondary, and complementary colors. Create simple color charts and mixes. Week 3: Brushwork and Texture Explore different brush techniques. Practice making marks and creating texture with paint. Week 4: Light and Shadow (Value) Learn how light affects color. Practice creating volume using light and dark values. Week 5: Simple Composition Arrange a few objects and plan a painting. Focus on balance and placement on the canvas. Week 6: Final Painting Create a finished oil painting using color, light, and composition.