Intro to Oil Paint with Carly Ellis
Six Thursdays, October 2-November 6, 5-7 p.m.
$168 + $30 supply fee = $198
This is a beginner friendly course designed to introduce techniques and creative possibilities of oil paint. Over the course of the class, students will explore essential color theory, learn how to mix and apply paint, and develop a strong understanding of light shadow and form. Students will bring together everything they’ve learned to create a finished still life. Students will bring together everything they have learned to create a finished still life.
This class is open to students who are completely new to oil painting or looking to refine their skills. This course offers a supportive space to explore creativity and build a solid artistic foundation.
Meet Your Instructor
Carly Ellis
Carly Ellis is a painter based in Spokane, Washington, originally from Maryland. She earned her BFA with a minor in Art History from Eastern Washington University. While she explores various mediums—ranging from photoweavings to sculpture—her primary focus is oil painting. Carly frequently works en plein air, capturing the natural world directly from observation. Her art explores themes of nature, memory, nostalgia, and loss, often inspired by her surroundings and the legacy of her late uncle. She also weaves in feminist themes and ideas of womanhood, aiming to challenge and expand perceptions. Carly has completed two public murals in Spokane and continues to pursue projects that bring her evolving vision into shared spaces.
