Oil Painting Fundamentals – W

Oil Painting Fundamentals – W

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Conquer your oil-painting fears and create paintings that you will love! During this class you'll learn how to mix colors, create abstract and realistic images, combine painting and drawing, and build a painting from start to finish. This class is geared towards beginning and intermediate students; all levels are welcome.

No class 3/3/26

Materials List:

• A warm and cool of each of the 3 primary colors: 38ml tubes (These colors are chosen specifically to understand the mixing of colors while painting. They are simplified to maximize the possibilities while gaining a comprehension of color theory. Alan specifically uses Daler-Rowney Georgian oil color for artists (for best color & economy))
  • Red-  Warm: Cadmium Red Light Hue, Cool: Alizarin Crimson
  • Yellow- Warm: Cadmium Yellow Deep Hue, Cool: Cadmium Yellow Light Hue
  • Blue- Warm: Coeruleum Blue Hue, Cool: French Ultramarine Blue
  • Titanium White
• Additional paint: primarily for under-painting and a foundation of light: Acrylic - Transparent Raw Sienna (2 oz) ('Golden, Transparent Yellow Iron Oxide' is an equal supplement.)
• Refined Linseed Oil
• Thinner – Neutral Thin by Eco House
• Brushes: ½ in, ¾ in, & 1½ in. (or similar) Flat or Filbert
• Natural hog hair bristle or synthetic bristle combo
• Palette, wood or plastic
• Canvas: Multiple prepared (sealed with gesso) canvases, wood or masonite. 16 x 20” or larger preferred (canvas boards OK)
• Silcoil Brush Cleaning Tank for Thinner
• Jar, 8oz. resealable small container for linseed oil
• Rags/Apron/Old clothes
• Box for materials

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