Get introduced to the materials, techniques, and concepts of oil painting. You'll develop a better understanding of both oil paint as a material and how to implement color theory to facilitate self-expression. Some painting experience is highly suggested. [ALL]
$275
Required Materials:
- Gamsol or Turpenoid (no less than 4 oz, from personal experience I find the 16 oz to be more than enough for 8 weeks
- 2 to 4 small glass jars (I like recycling jelly or sauce containers)
- Galkyd (nomore than 8 oz is needed)
- Palette knife, palette/mixing surface (I personally prefer to use glass or metal like a plate or a tray over the plastic palettes).
- Artist Loft White Synthetic Flat and Round Brush Set, Royal & Langnickel Essentials Filbert 5 Piece Brush Set, 1 Filbert (flat oval) Natural bristle brush (Blick has a brand called Mega that works great), Princeton bristle 3-piece brush set. Pack of large chip brushes.
Any brand oil paints in the following colors (NOT water soluble)
Colors with an * indicate that I am suggesting purchasing a bigger size than 1.25 fl oz but it is not required.
*Titanium White
Pthalo Blue
*Cadmium Yellow
Pthalo Green
*French Ultra marine
Quinacridone Red (Sometimes called Rose Madder or Magenta)
*Cerulean Blue
Cadmium Yellow
*Yellow Ochre
*Raw Umber
*Sap Green
Nice to Have: Any color not listed that you want to experiment with, shop towels/rags. Carrying case/box, gesso and canvas if you’re interested in building your own canvas later in the course.