Painting Large Oils
Workshops | This program is completed
This workshop will help you get comfortable with the process of painting larger canvases. Plan to complete one large painting each day- a floral, a seascape and a landscape. Each day includes demonstrations, interesting and memorable discussions on all the basic elements of painting including composition, massing, building form, light and shadow, and depending on your own style, knowing when a work is finished (learning how to not overwork your painting). Douglas delivers sound principles of painting that are an incredible foundation for your painting, and regardless of your skill level, it will make sense. Students will work in their own style/technique so that the finished work is their own and will grow and develop at a rate that is to their comfort. Douglas’ approach to painting is very simple, and he helps you walk through various steps and stages so you can manage and maneuver through larger canvases. There is nothing to be afraid or self-conscious of, and Douglas will get you through the tricky parts, all while having fun.
- These are not absolute, just my way of getting to a good result:
- Liquin mineral spirits
- Oils - Utrecht (order from Dick Blick) Cad. Red Light, Aliz Crim., Phthalo Blue, Phthalo Green, Ultram. Blue, Ultram. Violet, Lemon Yellow, Yellow Green, Green Earth Hue, Sap Green, Prussian Green, Yellow Ochre, Ivory Black, large tube of “Permalba” White OPTIONAL Oils - Greenish Umber Mixture, Burnt Sienna, Jaune Brilliant No 2. Holbein Ivory White, Cad Medium and Cad Red Dark
- Paper towels
- Disposable palette pad
- Palette knife brushes- filberts or flats- #2,4,6 maybe 8 or 10 rounds- in above sizes if you prefer round over filberts. rounds- in really small like #0,1,2
- A few throw away bristle brushes from hardware store in 1" and 22.5" sizes and a 1-2" foam brush
- Canvases- Quantity: 3-4 larger canvas, 16x20, 24x30, 30x40 or larger And anything else student needs to help them paint well and feel comfortable.
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- Douglas has a “suitcase of supplies” he brings along that includes several recommended books and sfrom hardware store ome supplies in case students need a few items that were forgotten.
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- Plan to bring notebook/sketchbook to jot down the principles that are the foundation of Douglas’ teaching.
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- For more detailed information, visit www.douglasdavid.com
Douglas David
Douglas David has painted his way across the country, capturing the beauty and spirit of the things he loves–tranquil country landscapes, sunrises and sunsets on his favorite beaches, a simple pitcher of spring lilacs or peonies, a slice of watermelon on a checkered tablecloth. His paintings are beautiful, simple and timeless. After graduating with honors from Herron School of Art, Indiana University, Douglas went on to study for a number of years with Frank Mason, famed instructor from the Art Students League of New York and student of Frank Vincent DuMond. A recipient of numerous regional and national awards and honors, Douglas is a member of many art associations and clubs including Hoosier Salon, Naples Art Association, Palette & Chisel Academy of Fine Arts, Salmagundi Club and Southern Vermont Arts Center. Douglas’s teaching is a way of giving back and sharing some of his journey with those who choose to study with him. He loves to share insights into the DuMond Palette with his students and bases all of his teachings on classic principles. Douglas’s work has been chosen for many private and public collections, including the Vice President’s residence, the United States Embassy to Sierra Leone, and most recently, by request of Ambassador Donnelly, the United States Embassy to the Holy See (Vatican City). For more detailed information, visit www.douglasdavid.com.