Discover comprehensive impressionistic drawing and painting instruction with artist Allison Doke at Shane McDonald Studios in Marietta, GA. Allison's classes are designed for artists of all levels, offering a supportive environment to explore and develop your skills in drawing and oil painting. Weekly sessions cover essential techniques which may include composition, color mixing, value studies, and brushwork through still life, landscape, and portraiture projects.
Whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine advanced skills, the relaxing and well-equipped classroom environment at Shane McDonald Studios helps students develop confidence and artistic expression at their own pace. Classes include professional demonstrations, personalized instruction, and flexible make-up sessions to accommodate your schedule.
Painting/Drawing Open Studio Class
with Allison Doke
oil by Allison Doke
Students will work individually at their own pace over the course of 6 weeks. The focus will be on an expressive style of painting while applying some basic principles of art: composition, value, and color. Allison will do several short demos during the 6 weeks.
Please email Allison (allisondoke@allisondokefineart.com) with questions and images of your work (if you have any). This will help her tailor the class to your level.
Allison typically teaches painting with the use of either oil or acrylic paints. Please bring some pencils and a small notebook for thumbnail sketches. Bring what you have to the first class and she can recommend other supplies.
One make-up class!
The 7th class date is available for those needing
to miss a week. Students wanting to attend all 7 dates may pay a discounted $15 at the 7th class.
Contact
Allison below if you'd like to observe the class or sign-up for a future series.