6 Week Painting Class (Quick Concepts) – Zac Retz

This class is focused on quick concept painting—giving you the tools to rapidly create bold compositions, strong color, and clear visual storytelling. Depending on time, I may not be doing a lot of personal paint overs but defiantly Q/A!

• Simplify complex subjects into clear, graphic statements
• Design strong compositions quickly
• Use color to create mood and storytelling
• Paint efficiently and confidently
• Develop your personal style

What You’ll Learn In 6 Week Painting Class (Quick Concepts)

Week 1 — Value & Simplification of Form

• Breaking images into simple value groups
• Understanding light and form
• Timed studies to build speed and clarity

Week 2 — Simple Color Palettes

• Working with limited palettes
• Hue relationships
• Warm vs cool color dynamics

Week 3 — Complex Color & Photoshop Tools

• Building richer, more complex palettes
• Color harmony and control
• Adobe Photoshop tools, workflows, and efficiency tricks

Week 4 — Abstraction & Design

• Pushing abstraction for stronger visuals
• Shape design and simplification
• Finding clarity through reduction

Week 5 — Brushwork & Edges

• Controlling hard vs soft edges
• Creating variety and focus
• Expressive and efficient brushwork

Week 6 — Application & Integration

• Applying everything into full concept paintings
• Workflow, decision making, and storytelling
• Real-time demo from start to finish

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