Course Description: Painting with Impact: Acrylics with David Kinker

Join renowned Central Oregon artist David Kinker: painter, muralist, art instructor and river enthusiast, for a creative adventure in acrylic painting! In this unique class, you'll learn to transform a flat surface into a window of depth, variety and colorful interaction. David will share his five visual harmonies: texture, value, analogous color, intensity and color interaction. These tools help landscapes come alive with energy and emotion. You'll explore how color is an extension of light and form, and gain confidence in mixing colors with control. Along the way, you'll discover how the psychology of sight can guide you in composing dynamic, visually compelling paintings. Whether you're new to painting or looking to refine your skills, you'll build a practical "toolkit" of techniques and concepts that support your personal artistic style, all in an encouraging, inspiring environment. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to uncover the distilled secrets to creating beautiful acrylic paintings without the fluff. All skill levels welcome!

Course Details: (seats remaining)

Schedule:

Every week on Wednesday, starting on 04/01/26 and ending on 04/29/26

Times:

05:30pm-08:30pm PDT

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Price:

Class Price : $299.00

Additional Course Information

Required Supplies: One 12" x 16" canvas per class (can be purchased at the COCC Bookstore or from any vendor of your choice). All other materials provided. If you already have acrylic painting supplies that you prefer, like brushes, etc., you are welcome to bring them to class.

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David Kinker

Biography: Grateful for the opportunity to live out the passions of his life, Bend, Oregon artist David Kinker feels equally at home guiding a raft full of adventurers through the most scenic rivers of the Northwest and beyond, as he does guiding the minds of aspiring artists, helping them discover their inner muse. David is well known for his murals in many regional landmarks such as the Tower Theater, Silver Moon Brewery, St Charles Medical Center, and many other locations. His colorful abstracts have won awards, and his river and canyon landscapes are glimpses into the beauty here in the Northwest. David's landscape paintings can be found at Tumalo Art Company in Bend's Old Mill. Many pieces of his artwork have been donated to help non-profits for social and environmental concerns throughout the community. See David's art on his website: https://www.kinker.com/

Facility Detail

COCC Boyle Education Center

BEC 0152

2600 NW College Way

Bend, OR 97703

Cancellation Policy

Students must cancel by contacting our office via phone: (541) 383-7270 or email: ceinfo@cocc.edu. Cancellations received 5 days prior to the start of the class will receive a full refund. Full refunds are also issued for classes cancelled by COCC. Refunds will be issued back to your card or in the form of a check and mailed within two weeks of the cancellation date if paid by check or cash. Failure to participate in a course or program does not result in a refund. Exceptions to the general refund policy are noted in the course descriptions on our website and in the printed schedule. If you have any questions, please call us at (541) 383-7270.