Dear Artist,
After years of teaching other artists, I have witnessed common problems that we all face. I have watched the same frustrations over and over, especially when painting outdoors. My goal in creating “Adventure of Painting” is to share with you all of the content that I believe is critical for the artist to understand when painting landscapes.
Adventure of Painting is a compilation of videos that clarify concepts that I found difficult to understand in my early days of painting. Even now, I keep these exact concepts in the forefront of my mind from the beginning to the end of each painting that I create. By working through the videos, assignments, and with continued study, I believe you will learn to identify and solve the painting challenges that arise for you on your own. My hope is that Adventure of Painting will help you to discover your authentic and unique artistic vision, and prepare you for the adventure that you are on in this creative life.
Sincerely,
Scott L. Christensen
Adventure of Painting (AOP) is your guide to shaping how you see, think, and create as an artist.
I believe the best artists are perpetual students, always curious and eager to grow. That's why I've designed AOP as a path of continuous discovery, not a destination.
The approach interweaves essential concepts, practical skills, and practice to help you develop a deeper understanding of—and satisfaction in!—your craft.
From the Signature Course to the Continuing Education Membership, AOP is your home for artistic development, rich learning, and joy in the lifelong adventure of painting.
Adventure of Painting (AOP) is for artists and aspiring artists who want to develop their skills and understanding in a comprehensive way. AOP introduces and reinforces principles to continue to grow upon forever, no matter if painting is a hobby or a profession. The processes apply to artists working in a variety of media including but not limited to: oil, gouache, acrylic, watercolor, pastels and digital media.
Whether you are feeling stagnant in your work and growth as a professional, just beginning your painting journey, or simply wanting to learn the principles of landscape painting on a deeper level, Adventure of Painting is for you.
A good painting integrates various interconnected concepts, one change always affecting another, creating a circular path towards the finish line. Therefore, in order to learn the essential concepts, I believe it is important to approach them as an integrated whole and learn how they relate to one another collectively.
Furthermore, rather than the 2-3 hour long instructional video approach where you watch others solve problems, concepts in Adventure of Painting are presented in shorter, more manageable and focused videos. Associated assignments in AOP's Signature Course help apply the knowledge, guide you in solving problems that arise and lead you to discover your unique artistic vision.
The Adventure of Painting Signature Course is the foundation to developing your painter’s eye and your painter’s mind.
Across four online, self-paced series of video modules, I guide you through the process of finding your idea, developing it through studies, and refining it on your canvas. We cover the fundamentals that I continue to practice to this day in every painting I create, helping you grow your skill and artistic vision.
The Signature Course offers:
The course is perfect for beginners and seasoned painters alike, working in oil, gouache, or any other medium.
Join us and begin your adventure!
The AOP Continuing Education Membership revisits, reinforces, and expands upon principles presented in AOP's Signature Course. Continuing Education further connects concepts, expands upon the knowledge base, and advances us to see beyond the obvious towards applying our own vision. A deep dive into content of similar categories covered in AOP's Signature Course and much more is included. New exclusive content from Scott is added monthly!
*Accounts can only be upgraded after the purchase of AOP's Signature Course.
