Beginning/Intermediate
Oil Painting
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.