Painting flowers requires a balance of spontaneity and accuracy. Learn a wet-on-wet process of painting with oils that adds energy and a sense of confidence to all your paintings. Learn about choosing an inspiring subject, creating a compelling composition, values, color temperature, and simplification. Learn how a bold start to your work can keep it loose and also learn when to stop. Class will include a demo. Kate will provide frequent one-on-one instruction. Come and feel yourself bloom! Main objectives of the course include finding the balance between structure and expression when painting flowers, learning what makes a strong composition, and learning how painting in oils is very forgiving.