Beginning Oil Painting (FULL) - Arturo Perez

No class on Oct 1 and Nov 26

Introduction to the fundamental skills and concepts involved in oil or acrylic painting.

This class is open to all and is suitable for those new to oil painting and those with some experience who want to build painting skills and confidence in the medium of oil paint.

Problems are structured to provide students with a knowledge of visual language and development of expressive content.

Students will learn:

Color theory

Tools and materials

Preparation of canvas

Value

Painting techniques while working from observation

Paint Colors: Cerulean Blue, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cadmium Red Medium, Ultramarine Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Titanium White (large tube), Ultramarine Violet, Viridian

Additional Colors: Mars Black, Quinacridone Red, Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Cobalt Blue, Zinc White, Prussian Blue

Supplies:

‍Palette knives

Small glass container with lid for solvent

Disposable gloves

Rags

1 small acrylic paint:Acrylic Burnt Sienna, Burnt UmberOr Yellow Ochre

Optional Solvent: Gamsol, Other odorless turpentine substitute, such as Turpenoid, for thinning paint and cleanup

Cleaning Materials such as rags

Good quality paper towels, such as blue automotive towels

Palette Options: Enamel palette, Glass palette, Disposable palette

Dollar store baking sheets

Tempered glass

BrushesVarious sizes, such as 2, 4, 6, 8

Brights Flats Filberts A couple of round brushes, small or medium, may be useful

Recommended Brush Types: Synthetic sable, Natural white bristle, Other synthetic mixed brushes

There are quality value packs with a variety of sizes and types available at most art stores that are good for beginners.

Painting Support: Students will need a canvas or other rigid support to paint on.

Options include: Stretched canvas Wood, such as luan 1/4” plywood or other wood panel, Various sizes

We will start with smaller compositions: 8 x 10, 9 x 12 Oil painting paper or canvas panels would be perfect to start on.

Students may choose: A rectangular canvas, A square format

You will receive more information before the start of class concerning materials and painting.