Moments of Colour: Thinking Like an Oil Painter
This course places an emphasis on the relationship between colours including the tension created between warm and cool to create moments within a painting. Students will begin to think about creating relationships between the colours mixed atop the palette before beginning to paint. Students will learn how to utilize an indirect painting method beginning with the generalization of colour and moving into specificity, as the painting further develops to create shape and form. Students will have the choice to paint a portrait or still life (Choices of reference images will be provided). Our first class will review the planes of the face and its anatomy providing a guide for students should they choose to paint a portrait.
Although this class is designed to challenge students' understanding of colour, those with no experience in painting or drawing who are passionate about creating are welcome. Students will be encouraged to take risks and have fun!
Wednesdays, 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
First Class: Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Last Class: Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Teaching Artist: Samantha Waddell
Skill Level: All levels
Location: Front Studio | 647 Princess Street, Unit 101, Kingston, ON, K7L 1E5
Required age: Over 16 years old on the day of the activity
Notes: Students are asked to bring:
- 1 16x20 canvas
- Assorted long round brushes (round brushes preferred for this class, but not necessary)
- Alkyd Medium
- Gamsol Solvent (Gamsol is recommended but other solvents will work)
- Olive oil (to clean brushes)
- Grey Gesso
- Small air-tight containers for mediums, solvents, and rags
- Rags
- Oil Paints in colours: Cadmium Red 37ml, Lemon Yellow 37ml, French Ultramarine Blue 37ml, Titanium White 200ml (Windsor/Gamblin recommended)
- Apron/coveralls (if wanted to protect clothes)
- Prismacolor Pencil Crayon/Willow charcoal (optional)
- Grey palette paper
- Palette Knives
More information: If you'd like to pay by cash or debit, please contact our main office during operating hours to arrange.
