Course Desciption: This course will cover the process of painting a still life in oil from graphite drawing to finished painting that employs a simple model of light and how it affects the hue, value and chroma of a surface. Topics covered include: composing a still life, drawing utilizing 2D and 3D shape/form mapping, transferring a drawing to canvas, relating values using a small poster study, èbauche (under-painting) technique, basic color theory and palette organization. Class is open to all levels of experience.
Drawing:
Sketch Pad pad size 14"x17," or 18"x24"
Graphite Pencils – HB or 2B lead
Kneaded Eraser
Knitting Needle (for measuring)
Pencil Sharpener
Painting:
Stretched, lightly toned (raw umber) 16”x20” (size approximate) double primed oil linen
(2) 4x6/6x8 small canvas panels or illustration boards
Range of brushes, very small to medium rounds (synthetic); Good condition.
Wooden palate
Metal palette knife any size
Mahl Stick
Paper towels
Turpenoid (odorless solvent)
Jar/vessel to contain Turps
Small Medium Jar/vessel
Stand Oil
Oil Paint (brand optional):
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Red
Venetian Red (or Indian Red)
Alizarin Crimson
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Raw Umber
Green (any)
Violet (any)
Cobalt Blue
Ivory Black
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