Randy Sexton

FROM SEEN TO SCENE:
FRAMING YOUR VISION

Randy Sexton was a passionate artist and a dedicated teacher whose influence reached far and wide. Known for his exceptional loose, textural paintings and his ability to capture the essence of a scene with vibrant color and dynamic composition, Randy loved his craft.

Randy was unmatched by his dedication to sharing his knowledge with others. He had a special way of connecting with each student, guiding them on their artistic journey with wisdom, patience, and genuine care. His mentoring critiques were not just insightful but transformative, helping countless students elevate their work to new heights.

In honor of Randy's enduring legacy since his passing in 2023, we're thrilled to announce the availability of his self-study, self-paced course. This course allows us to preserve Randy’s valuable mentoring and make it accessible to everyone who wants to develop their artistic skills. It’s packed with the extensive art knowledge Randy shared with his online mentoring students over the years.

Randy designed this course to help you focus on where to begin, what to exclude, how to mix colors, judge your values, and be spontaneous. Dive in, try everything, and rediscover the excitement that made you want to create in the first place. Randy was always eager to share everything; this course encapsulates that passion!

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SELF-STUDY COURSE

WHAT’S INSIDE

INTRODUCTION

 “The world is your oyster!” (so they say), and that’s one mighty large pearl, to say the least! Inspiration can be found anywhere. It’s all around us. This course is designed to encourage artists at all levels to explore new ways of seeing the world around them, to recognize the potential subject matter in everyday scenes, and how to translate that into paintings that share one’s unique vision. Whether the scenes are inspired by exotic travels, memories of a favorite destination, or simply your own backyard, the success of any painting relies on a solid understanding of the basic principles of picture making in tandem with your creativity and passion.

MODULE 1 | COMPOSITION

We will review the fundamentals of painting with an emphasis on you as “The Designer”. A strong Composition is key to a successful painting, so we will start there.  An understanding of Design, Value Structure, Focus, Contrast, and Basic Color Relationships will be the first thing in your toolbox to create more depth and clarity in your work. I will illustrate these points in a painting demonstration and discuss how to implement these all-important principles.

MODULE 2 | EXPLORING IDEAS WITH QUICK STUDIES

Exploring ideas, gathering references, following your passion, and sifting through them is the next part of the course. With constant attention to design potential, we will discover how to simplify, edit, and critique the reference destined for larger studio paintings. Quick studies or plein air sketches will inform your decisions leading to more resolve in the finished work. I will share some simple, but practical, methods to approach your studio work with more confidence and ultimately more success.

MODULE 3 | MANAGING FIGURES

We will focus on how to add figures correctly into any subject matter, either by including figures either in a broader scene or as a focus. We will explore why incorporating figures in the planning process of your painting is important. They need to have a good reason to be where they are as the eye is invariably drawn to them. I will illustrate this in my demonstration where I showcase a subject with multiple figures that require various light, shadow, and color harmony so they appear authentic while keeping detail to a minimum. By the end, my hope is you’ll be excited to place figures into your next painting instead of avoiding them altogether. 

MODULE 4 | STUDIO WORK

We will dive deeper into how to develop larger paintings implementing the principles reviewed in the prior modules. Now it’s time to have some fun and really push some paint with intention. In addition, we will also explore various palettes as options in the process, address paint quality, build texture, practice loose brushwork and finish with techniques for working into a painting over multiple sessions at your easel.

*Note - Within each module, there is a suggested assignment to put what you’ve learned into practice and a photo package of Randy's hand-selected images for you to use at any time.

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AND THERE’S EVEN MORE:

25 additional short videos that Randy added monthly over the years of mentoring. Most of these videos average 10-20 mins, but some are longer. This is a full library of video lessons addressing a topic with tips & techniques that you can try in your paintings. They cover a whole range of topics - ‘Warm light, cool shadows’, ‘Suggest Detail at the Edges’, ‘Prismatic Palette’, ‘Working in Series‘, ‘Color 2.0’, and many more. Students mentioned all the time how much they really enjoyed these. They keep you inspired to try new things!

Get ready for an exclusive front-row seat to watch Randy’s "Office Hours" video feedback critiques, given to his alumni students over the years. Watch as Randy digitally color-corrects student submissions right before your eyes. Each critique is a treasure trove of insights and techniques that benefited every student, and now you can experience this invaluable guidance too. Pause, rewind, and absorb Randy's feedback at your own pace. These critique videos will answer your burning questions and reveal solutions to the challenges you face in your paintings. It's like having Randy right there with you, helping you elevate your art to the next level. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from a passionate mentor!

WHAT’S INCLUDED

✔️ The entire course will be available to you for 365 days, allowing you to start putting brush to canvas as soon as you enroll. You access the course on our secure website with a login and password. You don't have to take up space on your computer.

✔️ With over 12 hours of high-definition instructional videos in oils and suggested assignments, this course is designed for artists at every level and medium.

Whether you use oils, acrylics, pastels, or watercolors, Randy's course will teach you the essential techniques and skills EVERY artist needs.

✔️ Got a question? Just ask Randy for help. Discover how easy it is to use Randy’s exclusive AI library. It is a treasure trove of years' worth of Randy’s amazing course content with TAAO. The AI will instantly pinpoint exactly where Randy covered your question in his course videos, complete with a written answer. This will save you hours and hours of time searching the course so you can keep moving forward without delay. Be the first to dive into this game-changing tool, accelerating your learning journey.

✔️ The self-study format allows you to work at your own pace. With one year of access, there’s plenty of time to slow down and enjoy the process. There are no set times to be at your computer, so you can learn from your studio or from anywhere in the world. The course is always open, waiting for you to log in from a desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. All you need is an internet connection.

The best thing about this course is that its knowledge keeps on working and working, whether you’re just starting or are a well-established artist. Randy's self-study course is perfect for EVERY artist who puts in the effort.

Work at your own pace
SELF-STUDY COURSE