06/14 Oil, Acrylic or Pastel Painting

Whether you prefer oil, acrylic, or pastel, this class offers a hands-on journey into traditional painting techniques and the vibrant world of impressionistic color application.

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Whether you prefer oil, acrylic, or pastel, this class offers a hands-on journey into traditional painting techniques and the vibrant world of impressionistic color application. You’ll master the art of color mixing, layering, and brush techniques, learning how to create dynamic edges and textures that bring your work to life.

With inspiring still-life setups provided by the instructor, or the option to bring your own photos or materials, you’ll have the freedom to craft your unique vision on canvas.

This class is designed for students who have basic grasp on the fundamentals in the medium in which they choose to use.

Please note: Materials are not provided, so bring along your favorite tools to get started!

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Students must bring their own materials in the medium of their choice.

If you choose to use paint, purchase Student Grade Oil or Acrylic Paints.   Winsor & Newton WINTON Oil Paint is good.  Whatever brand you choose I recommend the following colors or the equivalent in 37ml tubes.  HUE is a synthetic student-grade version of the color and is quite a bit cheaper. 

Oil Paints: 

  • Cadmium Lemon Yellow HUE 
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium HUE 
  • Cadmium Orange HUE 
  • Cadmium Red Light HUE or Vermilion HUE
  • Alizarin Crimson HUE 
  • Cerulean Blue HUE
  • Ultramarine Blue HUE
  • Viridian [green] HUE 
  • Titanium White

Sets of oil paints may be cheaper but will contain colors that you don’t need like ochre, umber, and black as well as Not include colors you need.   WATER MIXABLE OIL Paints are also available and should have the same names. 

SOLVENT and accessories:

    • Turpenoid for Oil based paint [no odor]
    • Palette Paper pad or if wood [must be varnished] {freezer wrap can be used}
    • Rags or paper towels,
    • Liquid tight Jar for Turpenoid [glass is preferable]
    • Plastic Palette knife or equivalent to clean palette
OR
 
Acrylics Paints:
Several brands are good.  Liquitex,  Grumbacher Academy,  Royal Talens. Regular tubes are about 60ml, 75ml to 95ml. Liquitex makes a Basic Set of 12 color 22ml tubes but are quite small. Basically the same colors as above for Oil Paint. Manufacturers have their own naming conventions which are confusing. If no Viridian is available look for Hooders Green. 
 
SOLVENTS and accessories: 
    • Glass or Plastic Water Container
    • Palette [ceramic metal or plastic]
    • Palette Paper pad {freezer wrap can be used} 
AND
 
Brushes: 
Purchase Hog Bristle FLAT brushes. There are many good brands. Winsor & Newton, Princeton, Royal & Langnickel. Manufacturers have their own Sizing conventions so I will recommend approximate size numbers with dimensions. Purchase at least one of each. Additional brushes at your discretion.
Numbered Sizes:
  • 1 to 2: 3/16 to ¼ inch wide ½ inch long [optional]
  • 2 to 3: ¼ inch wide 9/16 to 5/8 inch long
  • 4 to 5: 3/8 inch wide to ¾+ inch long
  • 6 to 7: ½ to 5/8 in wide to 7/8 to 1 inch long
  • Round Synthetic Brushes: Size 2 or 4 Princeton “Good” Synthetic Sable Acrylic Brush Liner or if you can find the Ebony Splendor “Creative Mark” Size 2 or 3.

Canvas: 

  • Bring whatever size canvas you're comfortable working in.

Or, if you prefer to work in chalk pastel, purchase only the following: 

  • Paper: Canson single sheets or pad
  • Basic Pastel Sets: Prismacolor NuPastels, Half Stick Sets: Rembrandt [semi hard] OPTIONAL: In addition to basic sets: ultra soft sets - half stick sets by Schminke or Sennelier Easel

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