Beginning/Intermediate Oil Painting

Instructor:   Sue Pope @ 206-364-9395 or email: sbpope@comcast.net

 

 

Class will study composition, expression, and color in this course designed to introduce beginners and intermediate painters to oil painting. As you progress from a basic understanding of the medium toward more complex subject matter and methods, you'll be guided and encouraged via individualized instruction to cultivate your own style and vision. Previous drawing experience recommended but not required.

 

Supplies List for Oil Painting

 

Required Oil Paint Colors:

(Do not buy colors with the name “Hue”, ie: Cobalt Hue, Alizarin Hue)

 

Alizarin Crimson

Burnt Sienna or Terra Rosa

Cadmium Red

Cobalt Blue

Ultramarine Blue

Viridian Green

Titanium White

Yellow Ochre

Cadmium Yellow Deep

Cadmium Yellow Pale (or Lemon)

 

*Optional: Lamp Black, Dioxanine Purple, Cadmium Orange, Thalo Green

 

Recommended Bristle Paint Brushes:

 

Flat:  #'s, 4, 6, & 8  Filbert or Flat

Pre-stretched Canvas and/or Canvas Boards:

 

(1)   11" x 14" (or larger) canvas board or pre-stretched canvas for first day of class (more will be needed throughout the duration of course.

Miscellaneous:

(1)   Odorless mineral spirits

(2)   Palette knife (metal)

(3)   Empty, clean glass jar with lid (a wide-mouth jar for wider brushes)

(4)   Large size paper palette pad (for paint mixing)

(5)   Liquin (painting medium)

 

*You can buy paint at: University Book Store, Dakota Art, Daniel Smith, Aaron Brothers, or Utrecht Art Stores. If you live in the North end of Seattle try Dakota Art on 63rd and Roosevelt. They will give you 10% off if you tell them you are a student. You may contact the instructor, Sue Pope at sbpope@comcast.net or206-364-9395 if you have any questions.