Intro to Oil Painting - Rebecca Madura

This class is designed for both beginners and more experienced painters–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 surface.
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.
We will also learn how to stretch canvases, preparing a variety of painting surfaces, understand painting supplies, setting up a palette as well as properly cleaning brushes.
Intermediate and more advanced students will receive individualized instruction and guidance based on their interests, goals, and experience level.
Beginning/Intermediate Oil Palette CERULEAN BLUE CADMIUM YELLOW LIGHT ULTRAMARINE BLUE VIRIDIAN ALIZARIN CRIMSON TITANIUM WHITE (large tube) CADMIUM RED MEDIUM YELLOW OCHRE RAW UMBER RAW SIENNA* BURNT SIENNA* DIOXANE VIOLET* QUINACRIDONE MAGENTA**Nice to have, but not necessary. BLACK is not necessary…your “blacks” can be mixed with other hues; however, if you do want a black, I would suggest Chromatic Black or Ivory Black. Painting medium: such as Linseed Oil, Walnut Oil, Galkyd, Galkyd Gel, or Liquin Bar of soap (ie. 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 for solvent. If you prefer to be solvent free –baby oil or safflower oil can be used for clean-up. Enamel, glass, stay wet, disposable palette, etc.. Palette knife – small trowel shape best for mixing on palette.