MODULE The Art of Panoramics and Painted Murals
Overview:
Knowing how to render a perspective drawing and elevation is crucial for painting a mural. This is why the first week of this module focuses on an in-depth study on how to create a realistic spatial representation of architectural elements in a mural using perspective drawings and elevations. You will also learn about the different planes, and how to compose a mural. At the end of the first week, Michel will take you on a brief ‘virtual tour’ through works of famous artists. You will discover how they used perspective, harmony, and measurement that made their paintings timeless masterpieces.
After studying the composition, various formats, and colors, Michel will guide you through the step-by-step process of rendering a mural. You’ll learn techniques for painting skies, clouds, landscapes, trees, foliage, drapery, and figures/portraits. You will be working on a mural designed specifically for this class. On week 4, Michel will walk you through the process of painting a realistic seascape from start to finish.
Whether you choose the mural painting course or opt for both mural and seascape, the primary objective of this course is to provide you with the necessary skills required to work on each project.
Join us for this exciting program where Michel will guide you through the entire process of painting a mural, from start to finish! Not only will you gain confidence as a muralist, but you will also learn the valuable skills that will enhance your mural painting projects as you learn how to manage your time more efficiently. Our students are amazed by the amount of things they can accomplish and the knowledge they gain during this module.
Quick summary of this course
- Focus of the course: In-depth study of how to render a mural painting, starting with the study on perspective drawings and elevations applied to mural paintings and doing the actual rendering of a mural..
- Course Content: Step-by-step guidance on rendering a mural, including techniques for painting skies, clouds, landscapes, trees, foliage, drapery, and figures/portraits.
- Course Objective: Provide students with the necessary skills to work on mural and seascape painting projects.
"It is especially in this course that I like to speak to my students about harmony, the measurement, the composition, and the old masters’ teachings. I also like to speak about a particularly amazing period that for me is still a source of inspiration today - the Renaissance….a period in our history during which our thinking and our tools were dedicated to the Arts; musicians, poets, architects, sculptors and of course painters, left us with a huge and indispensable legacy that is still important for us today."
Michel Nadaï
Highlights of the program - What you will learn:*
(scroll down to see weekly schedule)
• Method of composition
• Architectural elements
• Method of enlarging to life-size
• Study of perspective applied to painted murals
• Rendering of panoramic using the techniques of :
- perspective drawing
- skies and clouds
- landscape
- drapery
- trees and foliage...
- painting a figure in a mural
• Rendering of a seascape with techniques of:
- rendering of the horizon and surrounding elements such as cliffs
- realistic rendering of the water,
- painting the waves, the sea foam, the sand, the reflections, the movements of light and shadow on the water, the sky...
Who can apply :
This course is open to all persons desiring to receive a complete and in-depth training and techniques in painting murals. If you are totally new to painting, we would recommend that you start with week 1 of Module II, which will help you discover the techniques of painting trompe-l'oeil. This course will benefit persons who have some prior notions in drawing and painting.
Instructor:
Michel Nadaï, recipient of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France award (Best Craftsman of France award).
Training method and certification of the course - how the course is taught:
- Theoretical explanations and demonstrations on a daily basis.
- Immediate hands on practice through daily exercises.
- Students create individual panels on canvas (design provided by instructor).
- Instructor folows through each student's progress on a daily basis.
- Students receive a Certificate upon completion of the course. Certificate will mention that he or she studied with a recipient of the Meilleur Ouvrier de France award (Best Craftsman of France award).
Dates :
November 23rd, 2026 to December 18th, 2026 (4 weeks / a total of 140 hours of training).
Location : Atelier Nadaï, 8 rue François Arago, 47000 Agen, France
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MODULE The Art of Panoramics and Painted Murals
WEEKLY PROGRAM*
Week 1 - from November 23rd to November 27th, 2026 (5 days / 35 hours)
Perspective renderings
Study of perspective drawing applied to painted murals. How to render a maquette.
• Method of composition • Architectural elements • Method of enlarging to life-size
• Study of perspective applied to painted murals
Weeks 2 and 3 - from December 30th November 11th, 2026 (10 days / 70 hours)
The Art of Painting a Mural
Rendering of a painted mural using the techniques of:
- perspective drawing - skies and clouds - landscape - trees and foliage...
- painting a figure in a mural: portrait and drapery
Week 4 - from December 14th to December 18th, 2026 (5 days / 35 hours)
Painting a Seascape
Rendering of a seascape, with study of how to paint the sky, the waves, the water, the foams of the sea, etc.
- rendering of the horizon and surrounding elements such as cliffs
- realistic rendering of the water
- painting the waves, the sea foam, the sand, the reflections, the movements of light and shadow on the water, the sky...
*highlight of the program is for informative purpose; the program may therefore receive modifications if necessary
*Possibility of taking the module in its entirety, or taking the week(s) of your choice. Please contact school for more information and to learn about registration procedures.
Learning how to make perspective renderings with Michel Nadaï
Example of murals taught by Michel Nadaï
Painting a realistic seascape with Michel Nadaï
Course tuition
3500,00 euros net for 140 hours of class
- Course fee exempted of French V.A.T.
- Prices valid until December 31st, 2026
Tuition includes:
- Instructors' live instructions and daily critic of your work
- Free use of oil paints, acrylic paints, mediums, solvants
- Supports to paint on (polyester canvas).
- Class materials (photocopies and written materials)
- Complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits.
Not included in tuition:
- Brushes and tools and personal sundry items
- Please note that the school does not provide meals or accommodation and these are not included in the course fee. Each student will be in charge of meals and accommodation as well as travel expenses. Information on accommodation is available upon request.
Regarding brushes:
- Student will be asked to bring or purchase specialized brushes and other sundry items such as ruler, compass, pencils, eraser, notebook. (You can count approximately 350 euros - 450 euros for tools, brushes and sundry items). To facilitate things for our students, brush sets are available for purchase on our online store. If you already have decorative painting brushes and materials needed for the course, you will not be required to purchase a new set of brushes.
Training materials:
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