A practical and theoretical full seminar made to introduce artists of any level to the old painting techniques of a time period from the indigenous population of South America and ancient Egypt to the 15th century renaissance from Florence, Amsterdam and Nürnberg.

This two day seminar will consist of painting on templates, allowing you to gather skills from them, and eventually be able to apply them to your own painting. This seminar will also introduce you to historical pigments which will allow you to create your own painting materials. Milton will lead you through the process from start to finish, teaching you painting skills as well as techniques from past artists already lost in the time of oblivion. Milton believes learning from these past artists help us have a deeper understanding of our world and the colors within it. All required materials will be included with the registration price. You will have the option of purchasing more specialized pigments during the class but this is not required nor necessary for the completion of your piece.

WHEN: August 24 & 31, 2025, 10AM - 4PM

WHERE: Verge Center for the Arts

About the Instructor

Milton Homann has been practicing classical drawing and pastel painting since the young age of four. As he grew up and indulged more into his passion, he deepened his knowledge further into the creation of his materials as well as intensely studied the chemistry within them. Over the years of his art career, he has been granted the opportunity to work closely with a few of his professors/well-known artists, such as Enno Lehmann and Sam Durant. As well as given the opportunity to experience an international exchange program through his academy in Sac State, where he discovered the art community Sacramento has to offer. Earning his "Diplom" in fine arts in the State Academy of Fine Arts and Design Stuttgart Germany, he has decided he'd love to share that knowledge and beauty of creating not only beautiful art pieces but material as well.

Historical Oil Painting