Introduction to Oil Painting

This class is dedicated to the fun involved with creating an oil painting. You will learn how to develop a painting from start to finish, with a focus on preparing the surface, creating an interesting composition, and getting the image onto the canvas.

We will also discuss and practice the application of paint, along with the proper use and care of materials. Questions and discussions concerning oil painting are strongly encourages as we learn from each other as we go.

This class is suited to beginners.

Supplies list:
Palette knife-plastic or metal
Palette-a disposable paper pad or wood (recommended)
Odorless solvent - small container of Gamsol
Paint medium-Liquin original (smallest bottle available)
Container for holding solvent (for brush cleaning)
Graphite pencil or charcoal

Suggested brushes:

both bristle and soft Round #2, #6 Flat or bright #2, #4, #6

Oil paints:
Alizarin crimson
Cadmium red
Cadmium yellow light
Sap green
Ultramarine blue
Raw umber
Burnt sienna
Titanium White

Painting surface: suggested size gessoed cotton canvas or gessoed board-11x14", 12"x16", 16"x20"

Roll of paper towels or rags