Introduction to Oil Painting: The Basics

Introduction to Oil Painting: The Basics

Class | This program is completed

1501 10th Ave East Seattle, WA 98102 United States

Room 304

Beginner

4/12/2024-5/10/2024

9:30 AM-12:30 PM PDT on Fri

$375.00

$337.50

$20.00

This class will introduce students to the formal language of oil painting. Various issues and topics such as color theory and paint application will be discussed. The learning emphasis is on building a believable form and space within a painting based on keen observation. Lectures, demonstrations will be provided to facilitate the learning process.

In this class, you will learn:
• How to set up a palette, mix paint, take care of tools and dispose materials
• Different choices of painting surfaces and mediums
• Basic color theory - color interaction and color mixing
• How to translate thoughts into paint

  • Graphite Pencils
    Eraser

    Paint Surfaces:

    11 by 14 inches Gessoed Canvas Pad *1
    11 by 14 inches gessoed canvas or wood panel*2

    Paint, oil:
    Titanium White
    Cadmium Yellow
    Yellow Ochre
    Cadmium Red Light
    Alizarin Crimson
    Ultramarine Blue
    Prussian Blue
    Burnt Sienna
    Burnt Umber
    Palette for mixing paints
    Liquin/ Galkyd
    Paint Brushes: 4-6 natural bristle, sizes from 4-12, filberts, rounds and brights
    Palette Knife, medium size
    Gamsol/Terpenoid
    Brush cleaner jar
    Brush cleaner soap