Alla Prima Oil Painting with Brenno Kenji

LATE SPRING: Five Week Sessions

  • Wednesdays evenings:  5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, and 6/3
  • 6:30 – 9:00 pm

$385 for five-weeks

Find Your Artistic Voice through the Power of Oil

An oil painting depicting a still life arrangement with pink and white roses in a vase, surrounded by various fruits including apples and a lemon, set against a dark blue background.

Experience the beauty of oil painting in a class that moves at your pace. Tailored to meet each student’s unique needs, this course invites you to dive into the world of oils through subjects that truly inspire you—from the structured beauty of a still life to the sweeping atmosphere of a landscape or the subtle character of a portrait.

Learn to “see” like an artist as we cover the essentials of color harmony and value. Brenno Kenji’s interdisciplinary approach bridges the gap between technical mastery and creative discovery, making it the perfect environment for beginners to start their journey and for seasoned artists to refine their edge. Come capture the vibrancy of life and leave with a painting that is uniquely yours.

An artist working on a painting in a studio, with a partially finished canvas displaying shades of brown in the foreground and art supplies in the background.
An art class in progress featuring students painting at easels. One student is focused on a portrait painting while another works on a color wheel. Art supplies and tools are visible on the table.
A still life oil painting featuring a shiny pitcher, a small pumpkin, and a glass jar on a blue cloth with purple fabric, displayed on an easel.
An artist's hand wearing a blue glove holds a paintbrush, positioned above a canvas displaying a color palette with various paint swatches. A tray of paint sits nearby.
An artist's hand holding a paintbrush, working on a portrait on a canvas, surrounded by sketches and studies of human heads and facial features.

What You’ll Discover:

Individualized Feedback: Benefit from personalized 1-on-1 critiques that help you overcome your specific artistic hurdles.

The Alla Prima Method: Learn the “wet-on-wet” technique to create fresh, spontaneous paintings in a single sitting.

Color Mixing Mastery: Move beyond the tube—learn how to mix clean, vibrant colors and understand color relationships.

Value & Form: Master the “light and shadow” logic that gives your subjects depth and a three-dimensional feel.

Tailored Subject Matter: Whether you want to focus on portraits, landscapes, or still life, the instruction is adapted to your specific goals.

Confident Brushwork: Develop a “brave brush” by learning how to make intentional, expressive marks on the canvas.

Materials: Students may bring their own supplies or opt for a curated materials kit for an additional $50 fee. The recommended supply list can be found HERE. Supply fee will be collected the first day of class.

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LATE SPRING – WEDNESDAYS,
5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 5/27, and 6/3
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About the Instructor:

Brenno Kenji is a passionate artist and dedicated educator with a unique background that bridges the worlds of visual art, literature, and philosophy. Holding a Ph.D. in Literature from UC Berkeley, Brenno brings a rich, interdisciplinary approach to his teaching, encouraging students to explore painting as a form of intellectual and intuitive discovery.

His artistic training includes mentorships with renowned artists such as Sunny Apinchapong-Yang and Steve Huston. He has extensive teaching experience, having taught drawing, painting, and art theory at institutions including the University of Southern California, Loyola Marymount University, and Gage Academy of Art in Seattle. Brenno’s teaching philosophy emphasizes a dynamic balance between analytical understanding and creative intuition, creating a supportive environment where students can develop their technical skills and personal artistic voice.

A close-up oil painting of a man's face, showcasing expressive brushwork and rich colors.
An oil painting of colorful buildings reflected in a calm body of water, with greenery in the background.
A plein air oil painting setup, featuring a canvas displaying a mountainous landscape under a clear blue sky, with lush green meadows and snow-capped peaks in the background.