Dennis Cheaney, “Squash”, oil on linen, 30 x 36 in, 2014

Dennis Cheaney, “Squash”, oil on linen, 30 x 36 in, 2014

On Line Art Classes held through the New York Academy of Art

Summer Session 1 2025 : Essentials of Landscape Painting Tuesday nights, 6:30p-9:30p (Eastern Standard Time), $290

  • Dates: May 13- June 17, 2025

  • Time: Tuesday nights, 6:30p-9:30p (Eastern Standard Time)

  • Cost: $290

  • Held live on Zoom from the NY Academy of Art, Continuing Studies Program.

  • Instructor will be present during each class

  • Thorough demonstrations and individual critiques will be given in each class

  • Multiple projects done with the instructor and additional optional home projects will guide you through how to paint different elements of a landscape (sky, grass, trees, clouds, sunsets and moonlight)

  • Class Description: Through direct painting methods, students will learn about various features of a landscape such as clouds and sky; grass and trees; and sunsets and misty mornings. Each week, we will take a set of features of a landscape, analyze the light gradation and explore color mixing options.

  • The instructor will guide you in what paint colors to mix and how to use the brush to create the desired effect. We will be working from photos that showcase these features in normal lighting conditions such as a typical sunny day but other conditions may be explored.

  • At the end of the class, you will have numerous painted studies, rather than a single finished painting, that showcase the proper technique for each feature.

  • To register, copy and paste the link:

  • https://www.academyeverywhere.com/courses/online-essentials-of-landscape-painting-summer-i-2025

Here are comments from former students:

 “This was one of the best classes I’ve ever taken. Dennis is a great teacher and offers wonderful personal feedback.” - Joyce D., Sydney, Australia

“Your class was exactly what I was looking for. You truly helped me understand value.” - Eric S., Cambridge, Massachusetts

“Exceptional teaching. Well organized. Inspirational!” June P, Brooklyn, NY

For questions about the class, please email me: dennis.cheaney@faculty.nyaa.edu

To register, copy and paste the link:

https://www.academyeverywhere.com/courses/online-essentials-of-landscape-painting-summer-i-2025