Discover how to use oils in painting landscapes and still life. Learn to use under-painting to develop your work, as well as composition, color and light. Designed for the beginner or any painter who wants to learn a new medium; all are welcome.
Please note: We will be using oil-based paints, NOT water-soluble oils.
Materials List
- Oil Paints (small tubes, academic or professional grade)
- Titanium White
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cadmium Red Light
- Cadmium Yellow Hue
- Small jar of refined linseed oil
- Brushes – You'll need at least four synthetic oil/acrylic brushes. Make sure one is a large brush, at least one inch flat (usually the number is a 10 or a 12). An 8, 4, and 1 Flats or Brights are recommended. You can use bristle brushes if you have them, but synthetic brushes are easier to clean and keep their shape longer.
- 8 X 10, 11 X 14 or 16 X 20 inch primed canvas
- Paper towels
- Tee shirt rags – Tee shirt material has less lint. Cut up an old tee shirt or old bathroom towel(s) to make rags
- Palette – A variety of palettes available. You can use a quarter-inch thick 11 X 14 plate of glass or disposable palettes. Disposable palettes are less messy.
- Hand mirror
- Palette knife
- Small portable Easel
- Small bottle of odorless mineral spirits, ex. Turpenoid or Gamsol
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What students are saying:
Keith is a great teacher who gently guides you to make your own discoveries. I plan to take more classes with Keith. I highly recommend this class.
- J. Stovall, about Painting with Oils