Classical Realism in Oils and Pastels PA05

Adult Classes | This program is completed

200 Broad Street Sewickley, PA 15143 United States

Community Room

18+

4/5/2017-5/24/2017

9:30 AM-12:30 PM EDT on Wed

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$230.00

$200.00

Through demonstration and individual instruction, nationally renowned painter James Sulkowski will teach you the concepts and techniques that make a painting a timeless treasure. This course will cover Classical principles of drawing, form, composition, texture and color as well as how to create depth, light, and atmosphere in a painting. Subject matter will include still life, floral, and also the portrait. A materials list can be found online at www.SweetwaterArtCenter.org/classes.

  • Oil Paints
  • Suggested Brands of oil paint : Sennelier, Rembrandt ,Winsor & Newton, Blockx , Williamsburg , Gamblin . Do not use Winton or any student grade oils because they contain mostly filler with little pigment.
  • Large tube of Titanium White, Cadmium Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Orange, Yellow Ochre ,Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Red Medium ,Alizaren Crimsen ,Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue,Thalo Blue , Raw Umber ,Large tube of Ivory Black, Thalo Green
  • Optional Colors: Burnt Sienna , Magenta
  • Bristle Brushes All sizes; 1/4" in width up to 2" and 3".
  • One small pointed sable brush (No. 6)
  • Painting Medium: 1 Part Linseed Oil + 1 Part Damar Varnish + 1 Part English Distilled Turpentine OR any fast drying medium
  • Brush Washer: A can or jar containing mineral spirits also known as paint thinner.
  • Palette: The best palette is one that is toned a medium gray. A wooden palette is also very good . Avoid using a white palette.
  • Palette knife for mixing
  • Palette cup or small jar for your painting medium
  • Canvases : 9” x 12” ; 12” x 16” ; 16” x 20”