Landscape Painting in Oil
Location: Scottsdale Location
Room: TBA
Dec 7-10, 2009
Meets 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
on Mon Tue Wed Th
Tuition: $610.00
Level: INT-PRO
Status: This program is completed
This class will focus on painting the landscape from direct observation. Students will begin indoors with a quick introduction to the supplies needed for working in plein aire, followed by a discussion on the fundamentals of sound painting. Smith will discuss the benefits and drawbacks of photo references and the importance of spending time in the studio. In the field, special emphasis will be placed on how to select a motif and organize and simplify the overwhelming amount of information in the landscape. Students will focus on the basics of drawing, value, design and color and learn to see in terms of mass and form rather than detail and line. This information will be reinforced with daily demonstrations and individual critiques. Portable easel and transportation required.
Instructor -- Matt Smith
Matt Smith received his BFA from Arizona State University. He has had several one-man shows and participates in major shows such as the Prix de West, Western Rendezvous of Art, and American Masters at the Autry Museum. His awards include the Robert Lougheed Award, the Red Smith Award from the National Museum of Wildlife Art and Best of Show and Artistic Merit awards at the Western Rendezvous of Art. Trailside Gallery of Scottsdale, AZ represents Matt’s work. www.mattsmithstudio.com
- Following is a list of supplies you may find useful. Feel free to bring these or other related items to the class.
- PALETTE:Titanium White; Winsor Newton Mauve (blue shade); Cadmium Yellow Lemon; Pthalo Yellow Green (Grumbacher); Cadmium Yellow Medium; Cobalt Blue Pale; Cadmium Orange; Ultramarine Blue Deep; Yellow Ochre; Viridian Hue; Alizarin Crimson; Burnt Sienna
- BRUSHES: Bristle Flats (#s 4, 6, 8); Sable Round (#2 for detail); Small Painting Knife
- EASEL: Portable easel
- CANVAS OR PANELS: Please use canvas panels rather than stretched canvas. Sourcetek, Frederix, RayMar, etc. are quality manufacturers for these panels. As a point of information, I use Sourcetek’s * oil primed panels. *Telephone (800) 587-5462
- Use smaller sizes, e.g., 8”x10”, 9”x12”, 10”x12”, 11”x14”.
- Odorless mineral spirits, e.g., Gamsol, and a leakproof carrying container, such as the Holbein airtight brush cleaner.
- ADDITIONAL ITEMS: Drawing pad; pencils or charcoal. Plenty of paper towels and garbage bags