Learn the Art Of Cave Painting!

Fun for all skills!

Learn to paint using simple techniques and tools. Paint a prehistoric cave painting with acrylic media, and replicate the simple techniques used by early cave dwellers. Discover how to use faux painting techniques to replicate the look of limestone cave walls. Learn the history & beginning of art as we know it today and discover a new, exciting and easy painting technique. This is a fun and interactive class for both novice and experienced painters alike.

Cave Paintings created in prehistoric times, Upper Palaeolithic period, have been found at numerous locations around the globe. It is suggested that these paintings were used for decorations, but in fact it has yet to be determined the real reason. The site where our first painting exercise comes from, named the Lascaux Caves was declared a World Heritage Site in 1979. These paintings were created with natural iron oxide pigments. Learn about the use of early pigments and how you too can use them to create contemporary designs.These cave paintings represent the beginning of Art and Art Materials as we know them today. No prior skill required. A Fun painting for school age kids as well as adult learners.

This online class is offered at the Traditions Online Art School