Beginning/Intermediate Oil Painting - Rebecca Madura

This class is designed for both beginners and more experienced painters and is geared for anyone who wants to expand their understanding of painting.

We will investigate what color is and how to mix color using a limited palette.

Working mostly from studio set-ups, we will explore various applications and techniques using oil paint through observation associated with realistic painting, especially honing perceptual skills in the translation of three-dimensional forms to two-dimensional surfaces.

The basic elements of color, drawing, value, volume, space, texture, and overall composition will be explored.

We will develop an understanding of color relationships and the interactions of colors. Intermediate and more advanced students will receive individualized instruction and guidance based on their interests, goals, and experience level.

Oil Palette

• Cerulean Blue
• Cadmium Lemon
• Ultramarine Blue
• Viridian
• Alizarin Crimson
• Titanium White (large tube)
• Cadmium Red Medium
• Yellow Ochre
• Raw Umber

Painting Medium

• Linseed Oil, Galkyd, Galkyd Gel, or Liquin

Cleaning & Solvents

• Bar of soap (e.g., Lava)
• Rags or good quality paper towels (blue automotive towels are great)
• Solvent: odor-free solvent such as Gamsol or Turpenoid, and a jar with a lid or other container/brush cleaning container
• If you prefer to be solvent-free, baby oil or safflower oil can be used for clean-up

Palette & Tools

• Enamel, glass, stay-wet, or disposable palette
• Palette knife

Brushes

• Brushes of various sizes
• Brights or filberts
• A couple of small rounds or angle brushes for details
• Sable, sable essence, natural white bristle, or synthetic mixed brushes specifically for oil painting are recommended, in various bristle firmnesses

Painting Supports & Other

• Painting supports and surfaces: various sized canvas (stretched or unstretched), canvas panel, gessoed cardboard or Arches, or a pad of ARCHES oil paper for beginning pieces
• You will need a couple of larger canvases
• Painter’s tape (neutral)