JUMPSTART PAINTING ESSENTIALS
A still life course focused on color, light, and paint --
built to bring clarity and structure to your painting process.
Taught by Lucy Barber, painter and educator
For Painters Seeking
Clarity and Confidence
Whether you’re beginning or returning to the essentials of painting, this course strengthens, and deepens your understanding of color, light, composition, and paint handling.
For Painters Who:
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Want a strong foundation
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Are returning to core principles
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Want to see more accurately
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Are ready to replace hesitation with process
What You Gain
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Clear understanding of color, value, form, and composition
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Intentional paint handling techniques
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Practical material guidance
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Direct color mixing instruction
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23 structured video lessons
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Private community with instructor feedback
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Designed to be practiced and returned to over time.
Includes 23 instructional videos, presented clearly
and at a pace designed for learning and revisiting.
“Lucy has a gift for articulating core painting concepts. Her exercises on the value of different colors, in addition to a deeper exploration of the relationship between value and hue, have significantly improved my observational skills. As a result, my paintings are noticeably stronger.”
Samantha -- Jumpstart Painting Essentials
Course Structure
Introductions:
Materials, tools, supports, and setting up a workspace that supports focused, effective painting.
Units 1-3: Value and Structure
The contrasts of light and dark; working in monochrome to understand light and shadow on form, compositional structure, and space.
Units 4-5: Expanding Color Understanding
Introducing limited color palettes, saturation, and color mixing to strengthen control and intention.
Units 6-7: Full Color Painting
Developing a full palette, understanding edges, light, and shadow, and applying color with confidence.
Putting it All Together:
Guided painting projects that integrate color, value, composition, and material handling.
Includes 23 instructional video lessons, 4 hours total,
designed to be watched, practiced, and revisited over time.
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23 instructional video lessons
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Clear, focused demonstrations designed to explain concepts step by step and support long-term understanding.
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Printable reference materials
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Downloadable PDFs and photographic references you can return to as you work through the course.
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Community of painters
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Access to an online private community where students share work, ask questions, and learn from one another.
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Instructor checks in with online community to answer specific questions from students and to provide feedback.
What's Included
Nora — Painter
“Lucy has a rare ability to shift how I see. She creates an atmosphere of curiosity and focus that leads to real growth. Her observations have changed the way I approach my work.”
Timothy — Workshop Student
“Lucy communicates complex aesthetic principles with clarity and precision. She not only teaches technique, but helps painters uncover their own artistic language.”
Barbara — Beginner Painter
“As a beginner, I appreciate the clear, step-by-step instruction. The course has given me the knowledge and confidence to pursue painting seriously.”
What You’ll Walk Away With
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A repeatable framework for beginning and resolving paintings
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Confident decisions in color, value, and composition
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A dependable process you can return to
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Greater control of paint and materials
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Stronger fundamentals that support your individual voice
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