Mastery Of Illusion Recording

Mastery Of Illusion Recording

Online Pre-Recorded | Registration closed 12/31/2024

All Levels
1/8/2025-12/31/2025
$145.00

Mastery Of Illusion Recording

Online Pre-Recorded | Registration closed 12/31/2024

Mastery of Illusion: A 2-Day Trompe l'oeil  Webinar
Duration: 2 Days- 13 hours

Master the techniques of creating three-dimensional illusions in oil paint in this two-day webinar with instructor Eric Johnson. Through a live demonstration of a trompe-l’œil still life, participants will learn how to manipulate light, shadow, edges, and texture to achieve remarkable depth and realism. This workshop will also cover key technical aspects of oil painting that are essential for executing such illusions.

What You’ll Learn

  • Day 1: Foundations of Illusion in Oil Paint

    • Explore the intelligent selection surface for trompe-l’œil painting, including substrate and ground and tone.

    • Learn how to work sight-size from life to accurately replicated the proportions that you see.

    • Learn how to mix and apply a controllable palette of colors to achieve accurate value relationships and subtle transitions.

    • See how to block in major shapes and establish a strong light and shadow structure.

  • Day 2: Refining and Polishing the Illusion

    • Discover techniques for glazing, scumbling, and blending to build depth and richness in your painting.

    • Understand how to control edge quality to direct the viewer’s eye and reinforce spatial relationships.

    • Learn to apply final highlights, textures, and fine details that bring the illusion to life.

This webinar is ideal for painters looking to refine their oil painting techniques and better understand how to use them for creating a powerful illusion of three-dimensionality. Whether you’re new to trompe-l’œil or seeking to deepen your technical expertise, this workshop provides practical and actionable insights to help you elevate your painting practice.


What to Expect:
Painting Demos, 13 hours total recorded live online demonstration, offering in-depth insights into various techniques and approaches.

Johnson, Eric
Eric Johnson

Eric Johnson is a dedicated painter and esteemed instructor at The Academy of Realist Art Boston, passionately committed to preserving and advancing the rich tradition of painting. Currently serving as the principal online atelier program instructor at ARA Boston, he also conducts private online lessons from his well-equipped home studio. Eric's unwavering ambition lies in weaving his own artistic link within the chain of tradition, diligently mastering the working techniques employed by the revered old masters whom he deeply admires. By integrating these methods into his own artistic process, he aims to achieve a remarkable level of authenticity and fidelity in his diverse range of subjects, spanning from captivating portraits to evocative still life and captivating landscapes. With each new encounter with beauty and truth, Eric yearns to present a fresh perspective that unveils the timeless beauty and eternal truths, albeit seen through a distinct lens and colored by a unique artistic medium.