Instructor: Jonathon Hodge / 13 Weeks / Sept 14 - Dec 14 (No Class Nov 23) / Wednesday / 6:00PM-9:00PM
Class Size: 5-7
In this course we will learn the art of still life painting. Students will learn about composition and how to stage a cluster of objects to create a successful still life arrangement. We will cover a number of topics such as lost and found edges, overlap, color and value and the fall of light. Students will start with a block-in drawing before completing a poster study. They will then execute an underpainting and then build up layers of painting to bring their piece to a finish. There will be class discussions, demos and personalized critiques.
Prerequisites: None. Beginning Drawing is suggested.
*An oil painting kit for new oil painting students may be pre-ordered by sending an email to [email protected]
The kit contains the following supplies:
- Titanium White
- Flake White
- Naples Yellow Italian (Williamsburg)
- Yellow Ochre
- Transparent Earth Yellow (Gamblin)
- Raw Sienna
- Cad Red Light
- Burnt Sienna
- Alizarin Crimson
- Cad Red Medium
- Cad Orange
- Burnt Umber
- Raw Umber
- Ivory Black
- Ultramarine Blue
- Olive Green (Holbien)
- Viridian
- Palette Knife
- Sable or Synthetic Filbert Brushes in an assortment of Sizes, such as 0, 2, 4 & 6 (The Rosemary brand of brushes are ideal. Da Vinci or Windsor & Newton are good too. Just make sure they're professional grade.)
Other supplies not included in kit:
- Bar of unscented Ivory soap for brush cleaning
- Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits & Air Tight Container
- Cold Pressed Linseed Oil & Small Container
- Blue Paper Towels or Paint Rags
You can bring whatever supports you’re most comfortable painting on. I’d recommend having a few surfaces that measure 6” x 8”, 9” x 12” and 17” x 24.” These can be panels made of wood or aluminum or stretched canvas. All surfaces should either be oil primed or sealed with 3 coats of acrylic gesso. All surfaces should be free of texture and sanded to a smooth finish.
9” x 12” Panels (wood, aluminum DiBond, or mounted canvas is fine. Panels should be oil primed or have at least three coats of acrylic gesso, and be sanded to a smooth finish)
- Medium:
- Oil
- Age:
- Adult
- Instructor:
- Hodge, Jonathan
- Skill Level:
- Beginner
- Day:
- Wednesday
- Time:
- Evening
- Skill Level:
- Intermediate
- Registration Date:
- August 29, 2022