Light and Color Exploration

This is an experimental studio course intended for beginner to advanced artists.  In this class we will discuss light, color, atmosphere, form, the emotive qualities of hue, and painting techniques.  Exercises range from still life painting, to photo reference, to portrait painting, each with definitive parameters.  Weekly lectures and demonstrations will be provided to better understand the use of color as an academic and narrative tool.

Q&A

Q: Can I make up a class if I miss one? 
A: No, there are no makeup classes. Because art is taught with demonstrations and demonstrations are time consuming, if one person misses the class each week, the instructor would spend the first part of each class repeating the demonstration from last week before moving on to the next lesson, which isn't fair to the students who attended. That said, most of our classes are taught atelier style. If there is a demonstration during the particular session, after the demonstration, the instructor goes to each student to work with them on a one-on-one basis. During this time, the instructor can work with you if you missed the previous week to talk and explain what to do.

Q: Are materials provided and included in the cost of the class? 
A:  No. Materials include:

Paint (oil preferred)
Please bring first four colors to first day of class, other colors will be discussed as needed. It is notnecessary to purchase all colors at once, as we will be working with a variety of limited palettes.

• Titanium White
• Yellow Ochre
• Raw Umber
• Transparent Oxide Red
• Ivory Black
• Cadmium Red Light
• Cadmium Yellow Light
• Cadmium Green Light
• Cerulean Blue
• Ultramarine Blue
• Cobalt Violet
• Provence Violet
• Rose Madder

Additional colors and personal preferences will be discussed. If you have a different palette, bring it first day. We’ll see if it works.

Palette

• Any will work, wood preferred. Make sure it is large enough to mix on (and sealed if wood). I’ll discuss first day of class, loanerpalettes can be provided for short term use.

Medium

• Unless you have a personal preference, use something premixed and fast drying such as LIQUIN, GALKYD, or NEO MEGLIP, orquite simply STAND OIL.

Thinner

• OMS or Gamsol

Surface

• 6 to 10 panels or canvases around 12” by 16”. Anything will work, I’ll discuss first day.
• Blick’s canvas panels are a cheap option 

Brushes

• Have a variety of brushes available for use. I prefer natural bristle brushes, although synthetic are fine. Make sure to you havea few large block-in brushes, and a few smaller round or filbert brushes.

Miscellaneous

• Cups
• Rags or paper towels
• Palette knives