# Event Details - **Event Name**: Art 101: Painting Pet Portraits - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 25 Jan, 2024 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-08:00) - **Event Description**: This class teaches an effective method to use oil paint to quickly create a fine art pet portrait.About this EventIn one evening, this class teaches the most effective tactics in the use of oil painting materials and their application to quickly create a fine-arts oil painting of your favorite pet. Suitable for absolute beginners as well as experienced artists who seek a fresh approach.This class is a condensation of the best ideas and practices in contemporary oil painting. Students will learn the fastest, best way to get started and to bring an oil painting to completion in one session by painting alla prima (wet-in-wet.) The students will learn the limited Zorn palette and how this can be a foundation for any painting. For this particular exercise, students will bring with them a photograph of dog, cat, goat, parrot, rabbit or other pet as the subject for their work.Class outline: (3-4 hours)15-minute slideshow of pet paintings for inspiration.15-minute summary of method and materials to be usedDemonstration of contour drawing to startStudents do a contour drawing on their panelsApplication of oil to panels (2 hours)Materials fee: $25 (to be paid to instructor at time of class)Materials:2 brushes eachPaint (black, red, yellow ochre, white)Prepared birch panels 12 x 12Gamsol cleanerRagsVinyl glovesPosco MarkerBring to class: a photo of your petAges: 16 and upAdditional info:Attendees should wear casual clothes. Oil paint can be messy.Minimum class size: 6Maximum class size: 12About the instructor:Walt Morton is a professional artist, writer, and educator. He has over 30 years of experience as a commercial art director, designer, and creator. Since 2008, he has been developing a program for more effective contemporary oil painting. He has taught classes at USC, Loyola Marymount University, Otis College of Art and Design and the San Francisco Art Institute.Questions: waltmorton@gmail.comCancellation Policy: Attendees must register for classes or request cancellations/refunds 72 hours in advance. (Some classes may require more time.) Eventbrite fees will be charged to the attendee. No walk-ins. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/sebastopol/art-101-painting-pet-portraits/10000758173596637 - **Event Categories**: art, fine-arts, workshops, drawing-painting, literary-art, dog - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 4 hours - Location: Chimera Arts and Maker Space - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 103.22, max: 103.22, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Sebastopol - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Chimera Arts and Maker Space - **lat**: 38.4022368 - **long**: -122.8208348 - **full address**: Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Art 101: Painting Pet Portraits - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/9d7e5c35562c797fc1358c47ffc3ee2a5cb40868a9adb9d56a825709070dbd78-rimg-w1200-h600-dc151817-gmir.jpg?v=1759262949 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Art 101: Painting Pet Portraits being held? - **A:** Art 101: Painting Pet Portraits takes place on Thu, 25 Jan, 2024 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Chimera Arts and Maker Space, 6791 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Art 101: Painting Pet Portraits? - **A:** Art 101: Painting Pet Portraits is organized by Chimera Arts. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Art 101: Painting Pet Portraits is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Sebastopol, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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