Please use these descriptions to determine your skill level and choose the
workshop that is right for you.
Beginner
Do any of these apply to you? If so, you should look for workshops that include Beginner in the description.
Painting off and on for 2 years or less
Little to no experience with oils
100 or less paintings
Starting painting for the first time
Expect/need guidance at every step during workshop
Have worked in other mediums but never in oil
Advanced Beginner
Do any of these apply to you? If so, you should look for workshops that include Advanced Beginner in the description.
Somewhat comfortable with oils or other medium
Painting off and on for at least 2 years or more
Returning to painting after several years away
Somewhat comfortable with seeing values and mixing color
Expect/need guidance at every step during workshop
Intermediate
Do any of these apply to you? If so, you should look for workshops that include Intermediate in the description.
Comfortable with your chosen medium
Semi-Professional to Professional painter
Painting regularly for several years
May still be searching for style and direction of work
Confident use of proper values
Mostly comfortable use of seeing, mixing, and using color
Exhibit and sell works in galleries and shows
Expects both guidance and time to work alone during workshop
Advanced
Do any of these apply to you? If so, you should look for workshops that include Advanced in the description.
Professional (or seeking to become professional)
Comfortable with chosen medium, values, colors, design, painting handling, etc.
Painting mostly full-time
Painting regularly for several years
Self-motivated; ready to experiment; thinker
Expects both guidance and time to work alone during workshop
Needing a push to reach a more creative place or move past a plateau