Fundamental Drawing & Painting Classes with Lisa Duncan
in Marietta, GA
Lisa Archen Duncan demonstrates painting in her Saturday morning class
Looking for an immersive experience? Lisa Duncan will help to boost your painting confidence through a
series of four two-hour classes offering
individualized exercises with demonstrations and hands-on experience. Using still life, photos, and
(sometimes) live models as reference, the class covers the fundamentals of oil painting and drawing.
Realistic
drawing will be covered through the study line quality, composition, the depiction of form through
light and shadow, reverse drawing, and more. Painting students will learn how to prepare canvas, block-in
techniques, chiaroscuro, grisaille, glazing, color mixing, and more.
Spring 2026 Series I Register for Spring, 2026 and contact Lisa at
archen@artbyarchen.com
if you have any questions!
4 week session:
MON
TUE
WED
THU
FRI (6pm-8pm)
SAT (10am-12pm)
SUN
APR 3
APR 4
APR 10
APR 11
APR 17
APR 18
APR 24
APR 25
MAY 1* make-up/drop-in class
MAY 2* make-up/drop-in class
Fridays, 6 - 8 p.m. Saturdays, 10 a.m. - noon
April 3 - April 25, 2026
$124 for 4 class dates
Any session with a model will require $10 model fee per student. * Make-up/Drop-in class
requires prior communication with Lisa.
E-mail Lisa to drop-in! (Scroll to bottom for contact info)
Students may choose to study drawing, oil painting, or both. Lisa's ongoing classes
welcome individuals at any skill level, allowing each student to begin at their own pace and build upon
previous experience through demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and independent work.
Lessons are personalized to suit each student’s progress. You may work alongside classmates on similar
projects or explore different lessons tailored to your goals.
For beginners, you can choose to concentrate on learning Oil Painting, Drawing, or Watercolor, just let
Lisa
know
what you'd like to do.
Beginning oils: Value theory, Color theory, and begin your first painting with the rose
Beginning drawing: Pencil and value theory, Charcoal direct & indirect drawing, pen &
ink, still lifes
Beginning watercolor: Value & Color theory, Wet-on-wet and dry-on-dry, Frisket & salts,
still lifes
Beginning artists will learn how to use materials effectively and will be introduced to
the fundamentals of value, color, and composition.
Intermediate artists will explore diverse techniques while reinforcing and expanding
their existing knowledge.
Advanced artists will focus on refining their style, pushing creative boundaries, and
deepening the skills they’ve already studied.
This class touches on the fundamentals of drawing and oil painting, including the following:
The Artist's Complete Guide to Figure Drawing by Anthony Ryder
Color Theory by Patti Mollica
For Drawing:
Drawing Lessons from the Great Masters by Robert Beverly Hale
A Guide to Drawing by Mendelowitz & Wakeham
Enroll in the class
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Use the "Book" button to register.
"Create a Profile" if you plan to register for more than one service with Maria Andrea, Allison Doke,
Lisa Duncan, or Shane McDonald over time. Otherwise, select Select "Continue as Guest."
Enter your contact info (Name and e-mail are required) and "Continue."
Pay with Credit Card or via PayPal - OR - Tap/click "Pay in person." At the meeting you can pay via cash
or check. Ask Lisa to take your cash or check payment.
Tap/Click the "Confirm" or "Pay and Confirm" button to reveal a confirmation screen.
Any discounts will be applied/refunded at the first class meeting.
Please note that the booking may be for a series of meeting
dates and not just one meeting. If the price is more than $100, the
booking is for a series of dates.
