Painting with Pizazz – Oils for the
Developing Painter
Class
will study composition, expression, and color in this course designed to
introduce beginners and intermediate painters to oil painting. As you progress
from a basic understanding of the medium toward more complex subject matter and
methods, you'll be guided and encouraged via individualized instruction to
cultivate your own style and vision. Previous drawing experience recommended
but not required.
Supplies
List for Oil Painting
Required Oil Paint Colors:
*(Do not buy colors with the name “Hue”, ie: Cobalt Hue, Alizarin Hue as they are made with less pigment and will not mix as true)
Alizarin Crimson
Burnt Sienna or Terra
Cadmium Red light
Pthalocyanine (Phalo) Blue, or Prussian Blue, or Cobalt Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Viridian Green,
Titanium White, large size
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Yellow Deep
Cadmium Yellow Pale (or Lemon)
Lamp Black
*Optional:, Dioxanine Purple,
Cadmium
Recommended Bristle Paint Brushes:
One really big bristle brush, 1” wide, either flat or filbert (#12 or 14) or you could buy a small house painting brush with very soft bristles
At least one each: #'
6, & 8 Filbert
or Flat
Two soft hair brushes ½” (or12mm wide) and one round, pointed brush about 1/8” or (3-5mm)
Pre-stretched Canvas and/or Canvas Boards:
(1) 11" x 14" (or larger) canvas board or pre-stretched canvas for first day of class (more will be needed throughout the duration of course.
Miscellaneous:
(1) Odorless mineral spirits
(2) Palette knife (metal)
(3) Empty, clean glass jar with lid (a wide-mouth jar for wider brushes)
(4) Large size paper palette pad (for paint mixing)
(5) Liquin (painting medium)
*You can buy paint at: University Book Store, Dakota Art,
Daniel Smith, Aaron Brothers, or Utrecht Art Stores. If you live in the North
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