23SUM Exploring Painting at Night TUES 7:00PM (06/06-08/01)

Instructor: Andrew Rodgers / 8 Weeks / June 6 - August 1 (No class on July 4)  / Tuesday / 7:00PM-10:00PM
Class Size: 5-8

“Painting is easy when you do not know how, but very difficult when you do.” - Degas

Explore your own voice in art through an exploration of painting and drawing mediums. Each student in this class is catered to individually on their own journey and their own skill level. Open to the beginner and the advanced painter who is looking for a challenge; the instructor acts as a supportive guide to help you achieve your vision. Students can explore oil, acrylic, watercolor and more through this course in the newly refurbished 1st-floor painting studio at the Academy. Come and join this fun, engaging and creative community! Why work in a seminar course?

• The seminar studio structure allows for a truly one on one experience with your instructor

• Students can craft their own curriculum to fit their interest and skill set

• A wonderful light, accessible and enjoyable atmosphere is developed in the seminar experience

The skills students should walk away with after this class will include:

• Efficiently using various drawing and painting materials to create aesthetically pleasing space

• The ability to render objects with a critical eye and mind

• The knowledge of fine artists and their effect on the world

Through this course students will develop a deep understanding of their interest as an artist, a foundation in form as a beginner and a voice and mature style as an advanced artist.

Prerequisites: None

Oil Supplies: If working in oil it is recommended you purchase or bring the following:

• Linseed Oil
• Turpenoid
• Palette knife (diamond shape ideally)
• Palette with palette paper
• Oil Paints:
  - ultramarine blue
  - raw umber
  - alizarin crimson
  - lemon yellow
  - yellow ochre
  - burnt sienna
  - titanium white
  • Optional - Cadmium red mediium

• Canvases/canvas boards: assorted sizes no smaller than 11x14” and no larger than 40x60”
• brushes: an assortment of straight edge and round/filbert brushes (the key is to have some large and small ones)
• rags/paper towels

Drawing Media Supplies: If working in drawing media it is recommended you bring the following:

• Pastel Drawing Set – Assorted Colors
• Vine Charcoal – Medium and Soft only
• Compressed Charcoal
• Assortment of Drawing Pencils – HB – 4B
• Conte Crayons – assortment
• Bristol pad

Acrylic Supplies: If working in Acrylic it is recommended you bring the following:

• Gloss Medium
• Retarder Medium
• Acrylic Paints:
  - ultramarine blue
  - raw umber
  - alizarin crimson
  - lemon yellow
  - yellow ochre
  - burnt sienna
  - titanium white
• Canvases/canvas boards: assorted sizes no smaller than 11x14” and no larger than 40x60”
• brushes: an assortment of straight edge and round/filbert brushes (the key is to have some large and small ones)
• rags/paper towels