Skill Level

Those who have taken the Fundamentals course and want to explore the style and history of Frida.

What's in this course?

Art history and still life technique converge in this dynamic Frida Kahlo master study. I have long admired Kahlo’s work as an artist who shared her personal struggles by painting mesmerizing self-portraits. In this section I discuss those struggles and the triumphs that Kahlo experienced in her life by taking you to an exhibit honoring her love of Mexico and the flora that surrounded her home there.

In the studio, this section focuses on a still life piece by Kahlo where I explore her technical mastery and the way she approached her practice. This colorful demo presents my own take on one of her vibrant paintings as I share the importance of studying the styles of artists throughout history.

Your practice benefits by exploring the techniques of other artists, and in this course you will also gain a better understanding of what made Frida Kahlo one of the most important artists of the 20th century. Go inside the history of Frida Kahlo’s vibrant life while studying the techniques that set her work apart. Learn the value of studying from master artists and how Kahlo’s unique personal history is reflected in her work.