You will explore composition, form and color theory. I will help you respond to your own style and interest, through painting in either oil or acrylic. This will give you a new understanding of art. You will critique your own work and grow in awareness of your strengths. The result will be worth it.

Art Supplies:

Suggested suppliers: Blick, Michaels, ASW  You may find online prices are cheaper.

Pre-stretched canvas will give you a softer touch.

•  Bring one canvas. Sizes to choose from, 20x16, 18x24, 24x24, 24x30

Use good assorted synthetic brushes, round and flat synthetic brushes, and also a palette knife

Mixing tray, can be plastic, metal or a large white plate.

Paper towels or rags

Oil Paint: linseed oil, odorless turpentine, small glass jar for turpentine,  two large containers for cleaning brushes, mixing tray, medium size cups

Acrylic Paint: liquid medium, acrylic gel, two large water containers for cleaning brushes

Colors:      Oil paint: suggested Windsor Newton            

                   Acrylic paint: suggested Liquitex

Titanium white ( large tube )

Ivory black

Cobalt blue

Cerulean blue

Ultramarine blue

Aqua green

Emerald green 

Veridian green

Cadmium orange

Cadmium yellow

Cadmium red

Crimson red

Magenta

Burnt umber

Burnt sienna

Yellow ochre