The Perrin Method™ courses are designed for painters who fall somewhere in between intermediate and the accomplished professional. However, if you are a someone who has had some training and are not an absolute beginner, then you would certainly benefit from The Perrin Method™. If you're not sure whether you're considered beginner or intermediate, please feel free to reach out and we can talk about whether or not The Perrin Method™ is right for you.
The Perrin Method™ virtual courses are designed for the student painter to access and move through course material at their own pace. Once you enroll in an established virtual course, you immediately receive lifetime access to the classroom material. This means that you decide when you begin and when you finish any given course. You can move through the course in parts and pieces as your schedule allows it, or you can complete the course much faster.
All of The Perrin Method™ courses follow a similar template with special emphasis in each case on the specific subject of the course title. In every case, historical perspectives, basic principles of value, color, and temperature, materials, palette, paint application, and The Perrin Method™ approach to simplification is covered. What varies course to course is how all of this information is applied to a specific subject, i.e., the Floral Still Life. This is primarily realized through video demonstrations (either Live or recorded) that are narrated in real time by the artist. Included in each course is the emphasis on the "behind-the-scenes" thought process, using creative imagination and intentional visualization. Also included are cumulative homework assignments that develop in the student a deeper understanding of the material at each phase of the course.
It's always ideal to have "live" subjects for any painting. However, it is not a requirement to participate in courses. Dennis is a strong advocate for painting from life. That said, we understand that sometimes there is difficulty in painting from life. We suggest you "do your best under any circumstance".
If you're interested in ordering live flowers delivered to your door, Dennis recommends Flower Explosion. Click HERE to visit the website and order.
Students that submit all assignments may receive a certificate of completion upon request.
You do not need a private studio to take any of The Perrin Method™ offerings. We do recommend finding a space where you will be able to leave your supplies setup without being dismantled or disrupted frequently.
As soon as you complete your purchase you will receive access to the virtual classroom, as well as your account login information.
The course material, modules, private Facebook group, assignments, Q&A videos, and group discussion are all accessible through the virtual classroom, which is also where you'll be able to follow the modules in order.
Although Dennis teaches the alla prima oil technique, he has had students that use a variety of media, including acrylic and pastel. However, because the method Dennis teaches is best suited to wet-on-wet oil painting, students usually switch to oils during courses.
In addition, even though the painting instruction is solely alla prima oil technique, Dennis' teachings on thinking about painting, composition, value, color, temperature, personal vision, visualization, and meditation apply to all forms of art.
For help or questions regarding The Perrin Method™, please reach out through Live Chat option available Monday through Friday on www.theperrinmethod.com.
The Perrin Method™ courses never expire. We encourage each student to go at their own pace with whatever their current schedule will allow. Students may always submit assignments and get feedback and any questions answered within the group discussions and private Facebook groups.
Dennis decided to discontinue The Dennis Perrin Academy in its present form for a variety of reasons.
Dennis will be taking from the Academy the resounding success of the one on one Mentoring Sessions and offering stand alone sessions to anyone who wishes to study with a mentor individually. Mentoring Sessions will be available in one, three, or six sessions with the opportunity for follow up. Dennis works with the student to design a specific curriculum based on the individual to follow and attain their goals as an artist. His intention is to empower the individual artist to find their unique path to finding their own voice and to express that voice fully on canvas or any other medium of choice.
Updates about Mentoring Sessions and other offerings will be available on www.theperrinmethod.com.
Live courses work very similarly to established courses, except for Live courses contain interactive demonstrations, whereas established courses contain the recorded version of the interactive demonstration.
We believe that all The Perrin Method™ courses are created equal as far as content goes, but there is a unique aspect of the live element available to the student who does enroll in a Live course. Because a Live course unfolds within the realm of the outlined timeframe, each module, as well as the Homework/Play, is released at specific times each week.
If you're interested in ordering live flowers delivered to your door, Dennis recommends Flower Explosion. Click HERE to visit the website and order.
Yes, Dennis does recommend a specific lighting setup. See HERE for more info.
With this lighting setup, he specifically recommends Halogen lightbulbs. See HERE for more info.
Refunds are available ONLY with full proof of course participation. This means that all assignments must be completed and submitted within 14 days after you complete the course.
We are confident that you are going to love every part of The Perrin Method™. If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, please contact us for a full refund.
To inquire about booking Dennis for a Live workshop in your area, please contact us through our website.
The Master Series are one time Live Streamed Demonstrations with Master Painter Dennis Perrin, with each demonstration focused on a different subject. This interactive event includes questions and commentary with live narration by the artist, while featuring a variety of camera angles that focus on the subject, the canvas, and the palette. Dennis includes a discussion of materials, technique, set up and composition, as well.
Learn more and sign-up for The Master Series HERE.
Dennis typically offers The Master Series once per month.