Classical Realism in Oils and Pastels PA05

Adult Classes | This program is completed

200 Broad Street Sewickley, PA 15143 United States

Community Room

Adult

9/13/2017-11/1/2017

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

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$240.00

$210.00

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:
  • Titanium White
  • Cadmium Lemon Yellow
  • Cadmium Yellow Light
  • Cadmium Orange
  • Yellow Ochre
  • Cadmium Red Light
  • Cadmium Red Medium
  • Alizaren Crimsen
  • Cobalt Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Raw Umber
  • Ivory Black
  • Thalo Green
  • Thalo Blue
  • 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
  • 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. Avoid using a white palette.
  • Canvases or Panels
  • 8" x 10", 12" x 16", 16" x 20", etc.
  • Paper Towels
  • Portable Easel (Sweetwater does have easels available)