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 email us and we can talk about whether or not The Perrin Method™ is right for you. Click HERE to contact us!

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 can expect a welcome email in your inbox containing a direct link to the virtual classroom, as well as your account login information. Be sure to check your spam or junk mail if you do not see it.

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 email us at info@dennisperrinfineart.com, or try our new 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.

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. 

To inquire about booking Dennis for a Live workshop in your area, please email info@dennisperrinfineart.com. 

Learn more and sign-up for The Master Series HERE.

Dennis typically offers The Master Series once per month.