Brushstrokes, Edges and Painting Loosely

Brushstrokes, Edges and Painting Loosely

Weekend Workshop | This program has been canceled

1501 10th Ave East Seattle, WA 98102 United States

TBD

All Levels

5/2/2020-5/3/2020

9:30 AM-4:30 PM PDT on Sun Sat

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$230.00

$207.00

$10.00

Learn the physics of paint manipulation and what each brush or palette knife can do for you while you review French Impressionist masterworks to examine brushwork and edge techniques. Each day you will learn five ways to manipulate paint. we will prepare a monochrome underpainting using the instructor’s reference material (or your own), premix quantities of colors using the Munsell Color System made user-friendly, and apply the newly learned brushwork techniques, using an innovative technique to help with edge mastery and achieving a loose painting style.
Spring quarter 2020 classes will be held online.

  • SUPPLY LIST | Valerie Collymore’s recommended art supplies
  • WHERE TO BUY
  • - All supplies are available locally at An Artful Touch” art supply store in Kirkland. For your convenience, I offer the option of delivery of your purchased items by the instructor directly to you on the first day of the workshop, if you order no later than noon on the day before the workshop. Contact Sharon Woolsey, the store owner:
  • An The Artful Touch Art Supply
  • 12437 116th Ave NE, Kirkland WA 98034
  • 425-823-2336
  • I am also happy to answer questions: www.Valeriecollymore.com/contact
  • - All supplies EXCEPT FOR THE COLLYMORE FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST BRUSH KIT are also available online at Amazon (and on other art company supply websites).
  • OIL PAINT COLORS
  • One 5 oz tube M Graham Oil Paint TITANIUM WHITE
  • One 5 oz tube M Graham Oil Paint AZO YELLOW
  • One 1.25 oz tube ( or 5 oz if you paint a lot ) M Graham Oil Paint ALIZARIN CRIMSON
  • One 5 oz tube M. Graham Oil Paint ULTRAMARINE BLUE
  • One 1.25 oz tube of PHTHALOCYANINE GREEN
  • MEDIUMS
  • One 2 oz bottle M Graham Walnut Oil Medium
  • One 4 oz tube of GAMBLIN Solvent-Free Safflower gel medium ( holds the texture of a brushstroke, gives a slight sheen to the stroke and dries the paint faster. And is safe, as it does not contain toxic petroleum distillates as Gamsol and turpentine do )
  • BRUSHES ?
  • Rosemary and Co. Oil Brushes are highly recommended. You will not regret adding these top-quality master-level brushes to your painting practice. For your convenience, the recommended brushes that favor the production of brushstrokes in the French Impressionist Tradition are available as a kit: ?THE COLLYMORE FRENCH IMPRESSIONIST BRUSH KIT?.
  • On the Eastside: The Artful Touch, 12437 116th Ave NE, Kirkland WA 98034 425-823-2336. ?
  • ?If you place an order with Sharon by 12 noon the day before the workshop begins, I will pick up and deliver your order to you at the workshop on Day 1.
  • Online, from England: ?http://www.rosemaryandco.com/gift-sets/collymore-french-impressionist-brush-kit?filter_name=collymor
  • In Seattle: Fountainhead Gallery in Queen Anne at 625 W McGraw St Seattle WA 98119,
  • mail@fountainheadgallery.com (206) 285-4467
  • PALETTE BOX & PALETTE PAPER
  • -Masterson Sta-Wet Palette Seal Box with blue top (recommended for easy transport and storage of wet paint)?
  • -Grey Matters Paper Palette by Richeson 12” x 16” ( disposable palette surface that fits in the Masterson Box)??
  • PALETTE KNIVES
  • I like the following styles. But please do not hesitate to use what you already have are whatever palette knife appeals to you. I like the thin long palette knife for mixing paint, as there is less surface area for paint to accumulate on, so less paint gets wasted )
  • Blick Palette Knife by RGM Style 22?
  • Blick Palette Knife by RGM Style 61?
  • CONTAINERS ? One container to hold the oil medium (e.g. empty tuna cans; I use 2oz plastic jello cups at my teaching studio or I just pour out a few drops onto my palette surface )
  • CANVASES
  • I would plan to start 1-2 works per session depending on your productivity plans. You can use canvas panels, or stretched canvas or canvas paper, depending on your preference and budget.
  • Recommended sizes to select from: 12×16 or 11×14 or 8×10 or 9x12. Same sizes or a variety of sizes, according to your preference.
  • FOR CLEAN UPS
  • -One package of baby wipes (e.g. 100 count ) ?
  • -Nitrile Gloves – optional – 4-5 pairs of gloves per session ( optional ).
  • -Brush cleaner of your choice: This year, I like The Masters Brush Cleaner and Restorer and Dawn liquid dish soap )
  • REFERENCE IMAGES
  • Please bring 4-6 reference images or photos of what you would like to paint or use my tried and true references uniquely adapted to this particular workshop. ?I recommend selecting a subject that truly inspires you, that is meaningful to you and that you are very eager to paint! ?If you wish to only paint from life, please bring the still life objects that you most wish to paint. ?If you have an iPad or iPhone, I recommend bringing that device with your reference photos stored inside. Or you can bring the actual printed photos.? For this workshop, I will also provide references or send you by email images to download for use in class.
  • LINKS TO A FEW IMAGES WE MAY REFER TO IN CLASS
  • https://www.impressionists.org/grainstacks-end-of-summer-morning-effect.jsp
  • https://www.impressionists.org/bridge-at-argenteuil.jsp#prettyPhoto[image1]/0/
  • https://www.impressionists.org/the-swing-renoir.jsp
  • https://www.impressionists.org/still-life-with-flowered-curtain.jsp
  • https://www.impressionists.org/the-dancing-class.jsp
  • https://www.impressionists.org/entrance-to-the-village-of-voisins.jsp
  • I look forward to being a part of your journey in art!
  • -- Valerie
  • QUESTIONS? Contact Valerie through her website www.ValerieCollymore/contact
  • Gamsol (for oil paint, Gage usually supplies)
  • Easel or table top
  • Paper towels
  • • microphone and camera enabled computer
  • • ipad or smart tablet
  • • smart phone (android or IOS)
  • • Strong internet connection
  • Excited Attitude!