The World of Colors and Lines: Painting Education

Painting is one of the oldest and most fundamental ways for humans to express their perception of themselves and the world through colors, lines, and forms. Creating a brand-new world on a blank canvas or paper is both a mentally and spiritually purifying and developmental experience. At Peska Sanat, we offer an inspiring and supportive workshop environment to bring out the artist within you, to teach basic drawing and painting techniques, and to help you find your own artistic language.

Why Should You Paint?

Painting is much more than a hobby:

• Develops Observational Skills: When you start drawing, you look at the world with a different eye. You begin to notice light, shadow, colors, forms, and details like never before.
• Focus and Patience: Working on a painting requires focusing on details and being patient. This is like a mental meditation and allows you to get away from the stress of daily life.
• Nourishes Creativity: Painting offers an endless space for you to push the limits of your imagination and translate your own unique ideas into a visual language.
• Fine Motor Skills: The use of brushes and pencils develops hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.

What Will You Learn in Peska Sanat Art Workshops?

Our programs are structured to suit every level, from those starting art from scratch to those who want to improve themselves:

• The Alphabet of Drawing: Sketching: We learn the foundation of everything: how to draw correctly. We focus on object studies, proportion, light-shadow, and basic charcoal techniques.
• The Language of Colors: We discover color theory, the relationship between colors, warm-cold colors, and the ways to create color harmony in a painting.
• Painting Techniques: We teach the use of different materials according to our students' interests:
• Watercolor: A magical technique that is transparent, fluid, and gives instant results.
• Acrylic: A modern and practical option with its fast-drying and versatile use.
• Oil Paint: The foundation of classical art with its rich colors, slow-drying nature, and possibility for layered work.
• Composition and Perspective: We learn how to effectively place objects on a canvas (composition) and how to create a sense of depth in space (perspective).

Who Can Take Art Lessons?

• Children: All children aged 4 and over who want to develop their imagination and manual skills.
• Adults: Adults of all ages who want to break away from the routine of daily life and take up a creative and relaxing hobby.
• Students Preparing for Fine Arts: Those who want to prepare a professional drawing and imaginative drawing portfolio for the talent exams of Fine Arts High Schools and Faculties.

Frequently Asked Questions

I don't think I have any artistic talent. Can I still start? 
Absolutely! "Talent" is largely a skill developed through proper training and regular practice. Drawing is based on learnable technical rules. What's important is curiosity and the desire to learn.

Do I need to bring materials to the classes? 
For our beginner-level classes, basic materials (pencils, paper, etc.) can be provided by our workshop. However, having your own materials is important so you can practice outside of class. Our instructors will assist you with a list of materials suitable for your level and the technique you will be working on.

Which technique (charcoal, watercolor, etc.) should I start with? 
It is generally best to start with charcoal and sketching, which is the foundation of all techniques. After building a solid drawing foundation, transitioning to the painting technique you are interested in will be much more productive.