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Trompe L'Oeil

Prima Materia Institute

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Unleash the magic of Trompe l'oeil painting and master the art of optical deception. Learn to create stunning illusions that captivate the eye and trick the mind, impressing guests with your realistic creations. Perfect for intermediate students with a flair for color mixing, this course guides you step-by-step in designing and executing trompe l'oeil masterpieces that bring walls to life.

Intermediate
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Description

Trompe l'oeil means "cheat the eye" or “optical deception” in French. Such illusionistic painting is fun to paint and entertaining to look at: it not only fools the eye, it tricks the mind. Want to impress your guests? Join us and learn how to create this highly realistic illusion on canvas. Trompe l'œil painting tricks the viewer into perceiving painted objects as real. You will learn how to design and create such pieces step-by-step from start to finish. The technique employs perspective and foreshortening to achieve the impression of reality. A trompe l’oeil seems to open the wall to a deeper space and at the same time makes objects appear to pop off the wall.

Bring your inventiveness, sense of humor, and a mind open to learning.

This course is for intermediate level students who have already learned color mixing.

Remote Learning

This course is available for "remote" learning and will be available to anyone with access to an internet device with a microphone (this includes most models of computers, tablets). Classes will take place with a "Live" instructor at the date/times listed below.

Upon registration, the instructor will send along additional information about how to log-on and participate in the class.

Refund Policy

Cancellations made at least 2 business days in advance of the class will be honored with a refund less 5% cancellation fee.
Students who cancel less than 2 business days prior to the start time of the class will receive a credit towards a future class.
In the event that an instructor or the school needs to cancel at the last minute, students will receive a refund less a 5% non-refundable registration fee.
In any event where a student wants to cancel their enrollment and is eligible for a full refund, a 5% processing fee will be deducted from the refund amount.

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Prima Materia Institute

Prima Materia Institute in San Diego, California is a progressive art school offering unconventional techniques and flexible enrollment for artists of all levels. With highly trained instructors and a relaxed atmosphere, it is the perfect place for those seeking better art training and a unique painting experience.

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