a still life painting of three bowls that have tipped over and red apples apples have spilled out.

Still Life with a Limited Palette - Afternoon Practice Session

Class | Registration opens 7/14/2025 12:00 AM PDT

2107 Westlake Ave Seattle, WA 98121 United States
Life Drawing Studio #111
All Levels
9/16/2025-10/14/2025
1:30 PM-4:30 PM PDT on Tue
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$430.00
$387.00

Still Life with a Limited Palette - Afternoon Practice Session

Class | Registration opens 7/14/2025 12:00 AM PDT

Afternoon Practice Session – Still Life from Life This afternoon session is designed as an open practice group where artists work independently from life. You'll set up your own still life and paint or draw at your own pace, using the techniques explored in the morning class, or your own process. While this is not a formally instructed class, Dominique will be present and happy to offer feedback or guidance during breaks or upon request. This format offers a supportive space for focused painting practice and is ideal for intermediate to advanced students looking to deepen their skills through sustained observation and creative exploration. Students are welcome to use any medium.

  • All materials are welcome, however suggested materials for oil paints are below:

    Palette:
    Use a gray palette. You can make a gray palette by painting the back of a piece of plexiglass with gray acrylic or buy one from your local art store.
    Soho Gray Palette (budget): https://amzn.to/3CuLNSj
    New Wave Gray Glass Palette (fancy): https://amzn.to/3Cu3UrB

    Brushes:
    Any professional brushes in the following sizes are fine.
    Hog Hair or Natural Bristle (Flat and/or Filbert): #4 (2), #6 (2), #8 (1) Kolinsky
    Sable or synthetic (pointed): #4 (1) I use Rosemary and Co. Brushes. Here is a link to my basic set: https://www.rosemaryandco.com?u=dominiquemedici
    Dominique will have a selection of Rosemary brushes for purchase

    Paints:
    Recommended Primary Set. No student grade, 40ml tube or larger.
    Titanium White: https://amzn.to/3AtU6x5
    Cadmium Yellow Light: https://amzn.to/2XAxZXr
    Cadmium Red Light: https://amzn.to/3nOPqyv
    Quinacridone Red: https://amzn.to/3zthNUS
    Ultramarine Blue: https://amzn.to/3zovmVH
    Cobalt Teal: https://amzn.to/3CyPdDs
    Ivory Black: https://amzn.to/3AvIdqG
    Optional Colors: Feel free to bring any colors you would like to use.

    Painting Surface:
    Use your preferred surface and prime with a neutral gray gesso unless otherwise instructed.
    Masonite (hardboard), Canvas, Linen Panels, Stretched Canvas or Linen Size: Medici may recommend a specific sized canvas or panel. General sizes used are: 8” x 10”, 9” x 11”, 11” x 14""(Dominiques go to size), or 12”x16”
    Quantity: Have 1 or 2 canvases ready for each class. Canvas Panels available for purchase each class $5

    Mediums:
    Any professional linseed oil is fine; my preferred is Gamblin.
    Gamblin - Refined Linseed Oil 8 fl oz: https://amzn.to/3EyqktF

    Brush Cleaner: Any professional OMS is good; my preferred is Gamblin. Gamblin - Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits 16 fl oz: https://amzn.to/39l9eB1

    Additional Materials:
    Roll of Artist's tape or painter's Blue Tape: https://amzn.to/3AnrSnI
    Binder clips and/or easel clips: 2
    Two clip-on metal cups for Mineral Spirits/Gamsol and Linseed Oil: https://amzn.to/3EDl1Ji
    Rags or Paper Towels: https://amzn.to/3hO1kF6 Sketchbook and Pencil (for notes and sketching)

    Optional (not necessary but nice):
    Additional LED Clip on Still life/Easel Light: https://amzn.to/3VpCn6U 3D
    Color wheel: https://amzn.to/45odzzl
    Mahl stick/Backscratcher (perfect for steadying your hands while painting): https://amzn.to/30H2PPD
    Value Scale: (print out and paint one yourself)

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Dominique Medici