About Art

This introductory module on the value of art explores its role in everyday life, seeking to understand why human nature is naturally drawn to art and what drives people to collect it.

Understanding the Art World

This module explores the foundational terminology on which the art world is built, helping you better understand the language, structure, and fascinating dynamics of the industry.

Value and Investment

This module explores how artworks acquire value through culture, rarity, historical relevance, and collector interest, offering a clearer understanding of art as both a cultural and financial asset.

New Models of Collecting

This module introduces emerging approaches to art collecting, including fractional ownership and shared cultural investment, exploring how technology and collective participation are reshaping access to the art world.

Understanding Light

Before color, artists must understand how light shapes form.

Materials and Setup

Everything needed to begin painting with oil.

Still Life Project (underpainting)

Learn how to establish structure through under-painting before moving to full color.

Create the color scales

Learn to control value and chroma by building structured color scales.