This is a wonderful class for the beginner. You will learn about the materials used in oil painting; their history, and the different ways to apply techniques like underpainting, glazing, and alla prima painting.
Special Notes
All students must comply with the Policies and Procedures found on The Center's website. There will be no refunds for students removed from class for failure to observe The Center’s Policies and Procedures.Materials
Suggested Supplies:- Brushes – a variety (oil based)
- Palette (kinds: wood or plastic)
- Palette knife
- Canvas or canvas board (size recommendation 11X 14 or 16 x 20 inches). We would recommend having 2 or 3 canvases to possibly work on at the same time.
- Oil paints (possible brand names: Grumbacher, Winsor & Newton, Rembrandt, Van Gogh)
- Oil colors: cadmium red medium, cadmium yellow light, cobalt blue, titanium white, yellow ochre, burnt umber, burnt sienna
- Linseed oil (A small container)
- Galkyd (this is a kind of Liquin and dries quickly) - a small container
- Gamsol (Odorless mineral spirit)