Students will learn how to apply the fundamentals of color theory, color qualities, value, saturation, temperature, color harmony and expression. We will address painting in a personal and informed way, whether working from observation, imagination, or abstraction. Using your own personal subject matter as inspiration, such as a picture or photo that means something to you, still life arrangements of objects that are meaningful, or a famous artist’s style you might want to explore, you will create inspiring pieces of work. Students may work in realistic or abstract painting styles and learn a range of techniques. Individual guidance, feedback, and group critiques will help students articulate their creative challenges and strengths and learn to handle compositional challenges in their paintings. Various styles and methods of master painters and movements, traditional through contemporary, will be referenced. New and Continuing students welcome.
MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS TO BRING
Supplies:
These supplies are available at Jerry’s Artarama, Michael's, or online.
Paints:
*For beginners, oil paint sets with a selection of small tubes are acceptable. You can opt for the basic color
selection, red, yellow, blue, white and black, for the first class, and add optional colors for subsequent classes,
if desired.
Basic colors: titanium white, cadmium yellow light, cadmium yellow medium, yellow ochre, cadmium
red, alizarin crimson, ultramarine blue, sap green, raw or burnt sienna, raw or burnt umber, & ivory
black. Optional: colors might be: quinacridone red, cerulean blue, cobalt blue, violet, emerald green. *Let
your budget be your guide.
Brushes:
Brush sets are acceptable. They may include flat and round types, filbert, bright, fan, and detail brushes in
various sizes. *Let your budget be your guide.
Round: round with a pointed tip
Flat: flat with squared ends
Bright: flat with shorter bristles than flat brushes
Filbert: flat with rounded ends
Fan: flat and shaped like a fan
https://www.jerrysartarama.com/soho-artist-oil-painting-value-brush-set-5
Palette Knife:
Pointed or Round (metal preferred over plastic)
Painting mediums:
Odorless thinner – (Gamsol, Turpenoid, or Mona Lisa). NO turpentine!
Linseed oil – increases luminosity
You will need a wide opening clear glass or metal container with a cover to hold thinner.
Painting surfaces:
9”x12”, & 11″x14″; canvas boards, or stretched canvas, both often sold in 3-packs.
Palette:
Basic 9″x12″ or 12″x16″; disposable palette pad, or wood (no plastic palette trays)
Miscellaneous Recommended: disposable gloves, rags or paper towels, apron or smock.
Optional: a large plastic shopping bag, a sealable palette box, (fisherman’s tackle box), or a large, flat
Tupperware container or plastic shoebox will work well as a transportable storage solution.
