Oil Painting Lessons with Adam Southgate

Oil Painting Lessons with Adam Southgate

Adam's oil painting classes are tailored to suit each individual student, offering a supportive and inspiring environment for artists of all skill levels. With a career rooted in fine art and formal training from the Queensland College of Art, where he earned both a Bachelor of Fine Art and an Honours degree in Painting, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep understanding of traditional and contemporary oil painting practices.

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  • Date

    Subject to availability

  • Participants

    All ages / skill levels

  • Medium

    Painting • Drawing

  • Region / Venue

    West End

  • Bookings

    Bookings Link  

  • Tutor & Organisation

    Adam Southgate

Beginners will be guided through the essential building blocks of painting, including colour theory, composition, value, and paint handling, while more experienced artists will benefit from Adam’s expertise in refining technique, experimenting with expressive use of colour, and mastering both direct (alla prima) and indirect (layering and glazing) painting methods. Known for his passion and dedication to helping others grow creatively, Adam works closely with each student to ensure their artistic goals are met and their confidence with oil painting continues to grow.

Additional Details:

  • $65 per hour
  • 1–2 hour sessions available
  • Materials provided for initial sessions
  • For ongoing lessons and at-home practice, students are encouraged to purchase basic oil painting materials

For more information, contact Adam:

info@adamjsouthgate.com, 0401 039 730, @adamjsouthgate, www.adamjsouthgate.com

About the tutor

Adam Southgate is a career artist based in West End with a strong academic background in fine art. He holds a Bachelor of Fine Art with a focus on painting from QCA, where he graduated with distinction, as well as an Honours degree in Painting. Adam is passionate about sharing his knowledge and supporting others in achieving their creative goals. His teaching specialises in colour theory and traditional oil painting techniques, including both indirect methods (such as layering and glazing) and direct painting approaches (alla prima).

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