09/13 Rose Painting In Oil Workshop

Unlock the beauty of roses with bold brushwork and vibrant color in this 4-hour hands-on workshop focused on painting roses in a loose, impressionist style. Designed for beginner to intermediate oil painters, this session emphasizes expressive mark-making, simplified forms, and capturing the essence of roses rather than fine detail.

Description

Unlock the beauty of roses with bold brushwork and vibrant color in this 4-hour hands-on workshop focused on painting roses in a loose, impressionist style. Designed for beginner to intermediate oil painters, this session emphasizes expressive mark-making, simplified forms, and capturing the essence of roses rather than fine detail.

Participants will learn:
- How to mix a luminous rose palette with oil paints
- Techniques for creating soft edges, texture, and dynamic composition
- Brush handling for a loose, painterly effect
- The fundamentals of impressionist color theory and light

Through live demonstrations, guided practice, and personalized feedback, artists will complete a rose study while developing confidence in their own expressive style. Join us for a relaxed, supportive environment where creativity blooms!

About the Instructor

I see myself as a storyteller.  I paint from what I see and feel around me.  Any experience that captivates me, finds its way on my canvas.  I feel compelled to share those moments with others and I do it through my paintings.  I want people to connect with my work and build their own stories from that connection. 

I consider it a privilege to be able to build relationships with people around me through my paintings. It is the most fulfilling part of my job.

Supply List

Paints (Artist Grade Oils Recommended):
Essential colors
- Titanium white
- Alizarin Crimson
- Yellow Ochre
- Viridian
- Transparent Red Oxide/Burnt Sienna

Optional Colors
- Cadmium Red (or Napthol Red)
- Alizarin Crimson
- Cadmium Yellow (or Hansa Yellow)
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cobalt Blue (optional)

Brushes:
Bristle brushes are preferred. Synthetics are fine too. 
- Egberts - sizes - 2,4,6
- Long flats - size 2
- Filberts - size 4
- Fan brush - size 4

Surfaces:
 - Panel/Canvas Size - max 11x14

Palette:
- Disposable palette pad, glass, or wooden palette

Mediums & Solvents:
- Odorless mineral spirits (Gamsol or similar)
- Linseed oil, Galkyd, or other preferred painting medium
- Small lidded containers or jars for medium/solvent

Other Supplies:
- Palette knife (for mixing or applying paint loosely)
- Apron or old clothes
- Reference photos of roses (some will be provided, but feel free to bring your own)
- Notebook or sketchpad for notes and thumbnails (optional)

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