Join Steve In this six-week oil painting course, we will follow a closer version of Steve Chmilar’s actual painting process than in any previous six-week course. This class is suitable for anyone who is interested achieving the ‘museum quality’ finish of realistic, detailed old-world art. Previous oil painting experience is recommended, or at least a lot of patience and a will-to-learn. Students will be provided with reference images (what will be demonstrated) of a small, simple section of a complex painting. The goal of this course is to keep the subject matter very simple (fewer edges) to allow time for finishing. With a long course, it is expected that some students may miss a class. Steve will do his best to help you catch up. Steve Chmilar is one of Canada’s foremost New Contemporary painters. Since his debut show at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria in 2011, he has painted full-time by selling his work internationally to private collectors. In 2012, he won best in show at the Toronto Outdoor Art Exhibit (Canada’s largest juried exhibition) and Prix De La Meilleure Oeuvre (Prize for Best Work) Mtl en Arts in Montreal. Please view Steve’s bio in the instructors tab for more information. Please note: We maintain small class sizes to ensure a personalized and welcoming environment. Each student will have their own table to create on in a large, well lit 900 sq ft studio with lots natural light studio. Supplies List: https://mctavishacademy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/OilPaintingFlowersDescriptionSupplyList.pdf