Botticelli & Caravaggio

Wednesday AM Class • Level 2

  • In This Class, You'll Learn:

    Explore two very different approaches to painting through Botticelli and Caravaggio. Over five weeks, students will create two oil paintings from reference, one inspired by Botticelli’s graceful figures, color and line, and one using Caravaggio’s dramatic light, deep shadows and realism.


    How to develop a painting from a photographic or classical reference

    • How Botticelli used graceful line, color, composition and simplified form
    • How to paint skin, fabric and delicate color transitions
    • How Caravaggio used dramatic light, shadow and strong value relationships
    • How to use historical painting techniques without simply copying an Old Master


    Students will complete two oil paintings based on reference: one inspired by Botticelli and one inspired by Caravaggio.

    They will also leave with a stronger understanding of composition, color, value, light, skin tones and how to translate a reference into a finished painting.

  • Supply List for Students to Bring:

    This is a studio class and students will be using their supplies on the first week.

    • (2) stretched canvases or canvas panels. Minimum size 12 x 16 inches. 16 x 20 inches is recommended. Students comfortable working larger may use 18 x 24 inches.


    • oil paint colors: Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Red Hue, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Viridian, Burnt Sienna and Burnt Umber (Naples Yellow Hue optional)

    • various brushes: one large flat or filbert brush approximately 1" - 1.5" wide, several medium flat or filbert brushes, and one or two small round or filbert brushes. A soft synthetic brush for skin and blending also recommended.

    • refined linseed oil
    • odorless mineral spirits like Gamsol
    • a small sealed container for Gambol
    • palette or disposable palette paper
    • palette knife
    • pencil and eraser

    • Printed reference images. Students may bring their own reference, and the instructor will also provide a selection of references appropriate for Botticelli and Caravaggio inspired paintings.

  • WED AM Class Info:

    • Next session: November 18 - December 16
    • Instructor: Marina Anta
    • Wednesdays, 10:30am-1:30pm
    • Cost: Last Time @ $199 (5 classes)
    • Max 10 students
    • Level: 2 (intermediate)
    • Age level: adult (18 & up)
    • Parking Info

  • Who Should Take This Class:

    • those who love art from the classical and renaissance eras
    • those who love drawing people and portraits
    • those who want to learn to blend like Botticelli and Caravaggio
    • those who want to improve their color skills

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Our 5-week class price will increase from $199 to $225 starting on January 1, 2027.

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About the Instructor

Marina Anta

Marina Anta is an enthusiastic contemporary artist with a passion for painting and creating the most breathtaking, thought-provoking pieces. Born in an industrial town in Russia, Marina learned the importance of working hard to succeed at an early age and would ultimately pursue a Master's Degree in History before getting a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Ural Federal University. Despite being book-smart and having the education needed to get hired for various positions, Marina yearned to do more of what she loves most – creating bespoke art pieces that enable her to showcase her talent while expressing herself through the power of her carefully crafted paintings.

Upon migrating to the United States, Marina would have the opportunity of a lifetime to begin her professional art journey, experimenting with art while traveling to different countries across the globe, using these exciting places and new experiences for much-needed inspiration. She would spend the next decade immersing herself in art, studying in Russia, Italy, and the United States, and learning new and effective techniques that have helped her become a master of her craft.

Because of her incredible talent and natural ability to capture the beauty in artwork that viewers can interpret in many ways, she has had numerous pieces featured in both private and public collections. Marina has even had one of her pieces selected by the incredible Vallo Roberto, Chair of the Contemporary Art Committee, to be featured at the National Art Show. The feature led to additional exposure and new connections with those who have an unpretentious appreciation for the arts.

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