FRI (11/22, 6-9pm) & SAT (11/23, 9am-12) | Intermediate | $150M / $175NM
Curious about oil painting but feeling a bit intimidated? This workshop is geared towards the established artist already versed in other mediums, but wants to explore oil painting. Chris will guide you through the basics of using this forgiving, vibrant medium. Color mixing, various supports, mediums, brushes, mark making and other oil relevant issues will be presented. With demos, hands-on instruction, and time to experiment, you'll paint from simple studio setups or your own photo references, all with supportive guidance from Chris. By the end, you'll have the confidence and skills to continue exploring oil painting on your own and develop your unique style!
Supply List:
All are available on Amazon, Jerry’s artarama or Dick Blick *To help cut cost, buddy up with someone planning to take the class and share supplies!
Canvas or Panels: 2-4, 11x14 or 12x16 sizes
Canvas Paper: tablet for color mixing exercises
Oil Paints: a beginner set of oils that include titanium white, one yellow, one red, ultramarineblue, burnt sienna. Additional colors would be beneficial but not necessary.
Medium: (to shorten drying time) Bring ONE of the following: Liquin original (Winsor & Newton). Has slight odor. Solvent free gel (Gamblin). Very little odor. Neo Meglip (Gamblin)
Thinner/Cleaner: Gamsol to thin paint and clean brushes. Please do NOT bring turpentine or terpenoid due to odor.
Palette Knife: RGM highly recommended for flexibility. Any size.
Brushes: Watercolor brushes are too soft. A set of brushes in various sizes and shapes geared for oil or acrylic paint (not all mediums).
A cheap 2 inch “chip brush” or bristle brush from a home supply store.
Palette: Can be parchment paper, palate paper, or any traditional palate.
Two glass jars such as a small mason jar or empty jelly jar with lid.
Optional: old credit card, small rubber spatula, rub out tool.
York Art Association
717-755-0028
office@yorkartassociation.org
