Portrait Painting in Oil – S

Portrait Painting in Oil – S

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Develop your observation skills and learn how to paint from photos and live models in our portrait painting class. This class will help you develop your understanding of facial proportion, tonal values, and boost your painting confidence. This course is geared towards intermediate students.

No class 3/24/26

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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