Contemporary Oil Painting

Learn about painting materials, contemporary styles, blending paint, contrast, sketching, the underpainting and basic color theory. Students will also study oil painting exercises that cover color and form, distance and texture, basic forms and color value scale through painting from photos.

This 6-week class will move at each individual student’s pace and skill. By the end of the course, the student will have a basic understanding of oil painting and will be ready to move on the next step in the joy of painting.

Who Should Attend

• those who want to learn to use oil painting materials
• those who want to paint in the realism style
• those who want strong brushwork and color skills
• those who want to improve composition

​​Supply List (get 10% off with a student discount from Artist & Craftsman)

• ​Michael Harding Introductory Oil Paint Set
• Gamblin Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits (Small)
• Gamblin Solvent Free Fluid Medium 4oz.
• Palette mixing Knife - Offset 3.5”
• Masterson Sta-Wet Palette 12” x 16” ​
• Amaco Glass Palette (gray) 11" x 14"

Supports:

1. ACRYLIC PRIMED CANVAS PAD 9 X 12”
2. 4 qty Fredrix Canvas Panels 9” x 12”
3. 2 qty Fredrix Canvas Panels 16” x 20”

• Brush Cleaning Tank

Brushes:

1. Princeton Catalyst Brights No. 2
2. Princeton Catalyst Brights No. 4
3. Princeton Catalyst Brights No. 6
4. Princeton Catalyst Brights No. 10
5. Princeton Catalyst Fan No. 6

Student parking in the back lot. Be sure to pick up a Student Parking Pass at the front desk when you arrive.​