My goal is to help you develop your own painting style and share with
you my passion for art. Typically, as a new student, you will start
with painting still life. I will gradually take the still life
painting outdoor where you can get familiar with direct sunlight.
Finally, we will paint landscapes or cityscapes, outdoor (plein air painting).
Oil/Acrylic painting classes 2010: Davis Art Center
1919 F Street
Davis, CA 95616
530.756.4100 (call for more information and registration) Oil and Acrylic Painting from Life: A Direct approach. Class comment: Recommended for those having some painting experience (any media)
This course (10 3-hour sessions) will allow you to develop your skills with an in-depth study of composition, values, edges, color, light and brush handling to help you create successful paintings and develop your own style. During the first session, the instructor will be going through the material list provided upon registration and will be doing a painting demonstration of a still life illustrating the different steps leading to a finish piece. Several other painting demonstrations will be done to illustrate different aspects of the course. Part of the focus for this class will be learning how to see the world as a painter and bring out what’s inside of you: your own voice and your heart, in order to make art a vibrant part of your life. A materials list will be provided upon registration but you might want to wait until after the first class to make any purchase.
1/4/10 - 3/15/10** Mon 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm age 16+ $200/$210 non members
** no class on 1/18/10 Still life painting class 2010: not available at this time (available only when not teaching at the Davis art Center)
Every Monday 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Fee: $100.00 for 4 sessions card. Class comment: Drawing experience necessary as I do not teach drawing at these sessions.
Drop-in
class at my studio where we will explore the different aspect of
painting with oil or acrylic. We will be painting still lifes indoor to start with and also
outdoor to explore the effects of the changing light. This class can be an important step to plein air painting. If you are interested, see below for materials list and please contact me for further information. Plein air painting class 2010: (It is recommended to have some painting experience. Taking the class described above would be a great introduction to plein air painting.)
Every Monday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm. Fee: $100.00 for 4 sessions card or $30.00 per session Outdoor
painting in different locations in and around Davis ( exact location to
be announced prior to each session) Please contact me directly in order
to be added to the plein air classes mailing list.
Materials list Below is a suggested list of supplies to bring to the classes.
- Easel:
I
recommand the French easel (Julian is the best brand in my opinion)
which is fairly compact and allow you to carry your palette, paints,
brushes and canvas/board. Once unfolded, it is very stable and gives
you room to set your palette, turpentine, etc.
- Palette: you can use the wooden one that comes with the easel or make one out of a piece of 1/8" smooth plywood. It is convenient to get a Masterson plastic palette container which allows you to carry a 12"x 16" palette safely and keep the paint fresh for a couple of days.
- Charcoal to draw with.
- 2 canvases or canvas boards: size 9" x 12", 11" x 14" or 12" x 16".
- Drawing pad (4"x 6") and pen (4B).
- Oil or Acrylic paint:
Gamblin ( art sketching/student grade), Windsor and Newton (or Winton a student grade for Windsor and Newton), Rembrandt or Utrecht. Other brands will do also. Titanium white Yellow Ochre Cadmium Yellow light
Cadmium Red medium or similar permanent red Alizarin Crimson Ultramarine Blue Cobalt Blue
Viridian Green
Transparent red oxyde colors in yellow are recommended for beginners. The palette can then be expanded.
- Brushes / Knife:
Flat #2, #6, #10. Filberts could also be used.
Palette knife: medium size (5) with a round tip
- Cleaning:
Odorless turpentine (Gamsol from Gamblin is a good one) to clean brushes and palette.
Jar with coil or screen at the bottom (to separate turp from paint deposit) or airtight brush washer(with removable straining insert) to hold the turpentine.
Paper towels.
Rag.
A plastic grocery bag for waste.
-Others:
Small clamps to attach waste bag, brush holder, etc. to your easel.
- If painting outdoors: umbrella, hat, sun screen, water to drink, dress in layers.
