426-Oil Painting

Working from a variety of sources (photos, still-life, plein-air, life) we will explore the methods and techniques of oil painting. This class is for all levels. Please bring/use whatever oil painting supplies you currently use. Also see the suggested materials list below.

Special Notes

This is a virtual class that will be taking class via Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent a day prior to the class start day.  

Materials

Suggested Materials:

·         Paints (Start with a limited palette. No student-grade paints!) – Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow, or Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, Cobalt Blue (hue), or Ultramarine Blue, Ivory Black
·         Brushes – Assorted filbert bristle brushes (#2 through #8); Assorted round soft brushes (#2 through #8)
·         Medium – Linseed Oil, Artist Quality Odorless Mineral Spirits (OMS)
·         Painting Palette – Your choice — Masonite, plexiglass, glass, disposable wax paper
·         Painting Surface – Canvas, or canvas panel (with acrylic gesso), no smaller than 8×10 or larger than 14×17
·         Misc. – Drop-handle painting knife, Palette cups (water jar for acrylics), Cotton rags and/or Paper towels