Cost: Non-Members $160 • Members $150
Learn the basics of oil painting, utilizing the traditional methods of classical paintings. The class is designed to teach artists a step-by-step approach of painting in six, 'two and a half hour intensives' starting with drawing all the way through to the final finishing layers.
Artists will be able to choose the subject matter of their choice. Learn how to develop a drawing, transfer the image to a canvas using a grid, plus learn to mix color values correctly as an underpainting using the grisalle & verdaccio method or color washes.
Materials List
IMPORTANT: When purchasing your supplies, do not buy 'low-cost' student grade oil paints. You will not get adequate results, thus making the painting process difficult. The items listed are required. Consideration on material costs were taken into account, if you want to purchase items as we go through the classes, that would be fine. You may want to connect with another artist who is attending and split some of the costs if this helps. Any questions, feel free to contact me.
Oil paints: Raw Umber, Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red.
Filbert Brushes: Suggest two types, Robert Simmons SIGNET bristle and WHITE SABLE sable brushes, various sizes, (small to large).
Wide Flat Brush: For covering large background areas quickly, also cheap large gesso brush.
Painters Palette: Your choice.
Palette Knife: Choose one that fits your hand and has a good point and slightly flexible.
Painting Mediums: Linseed Oil, *Stand Oil, Turpenoid (brush cleaner), medium container sizes.
Canvas or Panel: Gesso primed 9x12.
Acrylic Gesso: Small size.
Varnish: Gloss finish.
White Rags, 1-2
VIVA brand paper towels: 1 Large Roll.
Maulstick
Glass container: (with lid) to hold TURPENOID
Charcoal drawing Pencils: Medium density, 1-2 of each.
Kneaded Eraser
24" Metal Ruler
Class Assignments
Weekly assignments will be issued on the first evening of the intensive.
Come Ready to Work!
Photographic reference will be handed out on the first night of the class for you to work from, we will be painting a 'simple' still life.
Contact Info
Feel free to contact me anytime concerning class questions via email at: mbarto@wowway.com