Art  Instruction by  Philippe Gandiol

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, outdoor (plein air painting).  

Still Life painting classes 2008:

Davis Art Center
1919 F Street
Davis, CA 95616
530.756.4100 (call for more information and registration)

Introduction to oil & acrylic Painting
Recommended for those with some painting experience (any media) but beginners are also very welcome. Emphasis will be on developing your own painting style as we paint with oils or acrylic from life, using a direct approach to finish a painting in one session. Main areas will be covered including values,  color and light.(a material list will be provided upon registration)

09/29 - 10/27 Mon 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm $70/$80 non members
11/03 - 12/01 Mon 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm $70/$80 non members

In depth study                                                     
Recommended for those having taken: Oil and Acrylic Painting from life, a direct approach or having drawing and painting experience.  Emphasis will be on developing your skills with a more in-depth study of composition, values and edges to help you create successful paintings. Also part of the focus for this class will be learning to 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 material list will be provided upon registration)

9/26 - 11/21 Fri 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm $180/$190 non members                

Plein air landscape class 2008:

Recommended for those with some painting experience. Taking the classes described above would be a great introduction to plein air painting.

Every Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm.  Fee: $25:00 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.

Supplies

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> It is convenient to get a Masterson plastic palette container which allows you to carry a 12"x 16" palette - could be made out of a piece of 1/8" smooth plywood - safely and keep the paint fresh for a couple of days.

- Charcoal to draw with

- 2 canvases or canvas boards: size 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) or Utrecht.   Other brands will do also.
Titanium white
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Yellow light
Cadmium Yellow deep
Cadmium Red light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue
Viridian Green
colors underscored are recommanded for beginners. The palette can then be expanded.

- Brushes / Knife:
Flat  #6, #10
Filbert #1, #6
Palette knife: medium size (5) with a round tip

- Cleaning:
Odorless turpentine (Gamsol from Gamblin is a good one) in a jar to clean brushes and palette
Paper towels
Rag
A plastic grocery bag for waste

-Others:
Small clamps to attach waste bag, brush holder, etc. to your easel.