Portrait Painting in Oil

Portrait Painting in Oil

360 Online Class | This program is completed

All Levels

1/21/2021-3/25/2021

1:30 PM-4:30 PM PDT on Th

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$490.00

$441.00

$10.00

Working from portrait models, you will study the essential techniques and concepts of proportion, line, value, volume, structure and composition. You will focus on the basic concepts of drawing applied to the human form and learn to think visually, translating what you see into a compelling portrait using simple techniques.

  • 2 – 11”x 14” Canvas panels or stretched canvas toned with a neutral gray ground
  • 11”x 14” or 12”x16” canvas pad (for homework)
  • Paint:
  • - Flake or Cremitz White
  • - Naples Yellow Light
  • - Yellow Ochre
  • - Winsor Newton Light Red
  • - Cadmium Red Light
  • - Alizarin Crimson
  • - Burnt Sienna
  • - Burnt Umber
  • - Raw Umber
  • - Williams burg Cadmium Green Light
  • - Rembrandt Kings Blue
  • - Ultramarine Blue
  • - Ivory Black
  • Brushes: You can bring in your favorite brushes to work with, but in case you need to purchase some here is what I suggest to start with.:
  • - 2 or 3 each of #2, 4, 6, & 8 filbert bristle brushes
  • - 2 or 3 each of #2, 4 & 6 filbert synthetic brushes
  • - 1 or 2 each of #4 or #6 round synthetic
  • *A very good round is the #4 Escoda Modernisia
  • Sketch pad and pencil for thumbnail studies and notes
  • Palette (glass or wooden, be sure the wooden palette is sealed such as a New Wave palette)
  • Maul Stick* *(optional but very handy)
  • 2 trowel shaped palette knifes (Dick Blick style #44 is a good size)
  • Clean absorbent rags
  • Paper towels
  • Refined Linseed oil
  • OMS – Odorless Mineral Sprits (Gamsol is preferred)
  • 1 jar with lid for solvent
  • 1 small jar with lid for medium
  • Masterson Sta-Wet Palette Seal* *(optional to store and transport wet paint & palette)
  • • Easel or table top for a work surface
  • • microphone and camera enabled computer
  • • I-pad, smart tablet or smart phone (android or IOS)
  • • Strong internet connection
  • • Excited Attitude!