Please note: the zoom link and information to get the most from this workshop will be mailed out 1 week prior.
If these dates don't work you can join us remotely - the day is recorded and uploaded each evening -
paint at your leisure and we will email for help and critique. full cost applies
paint at your leisure and we will email for help and critique. full cost applies
This is a virtual workshop. it is best done with a large screen as possible to see.
You may also need a tablet or phone to take and email photos although I am working on a solution to that
Please have some scrap paper to practice brush strokes on.
Good lighting is important. I must be able to see your painting. the light should be on the painting not behind.
Your easel should be set up straight, not at an angle
You may also need a tablet or phone to take and email photos although I am working on a solution to that
Please have some scrap paper to practice brush strokes on.
Good lighting is important. I must be able to see your painting. the light should be on the painting not behind.
Your easel should be set up straight, not at an angle
The workshop will run 10 am to 4 pm EST each day with coffee & lunch breaks.
As zoom is new for many we will adapt as necessary
As zoom is new for many we will adapt as necessary
Day 1 please log in 15 minutes prior to workshop
We will start with a brief talk about subject - muse and inspiration and how to see it and bring that forward in your work. the definition of good composition, value , colour and line. I will explain the palette I use and why. the surface I use and why and the best setup for painting.
I will paint in stages allowing the class working time between. I will start by demonstrating my value sketch ( on the surface), then we will block in the colour and begin working up the subject.
Day 2 will be finessing values, colour and details. Adding those little marks that make a painting sing. I will talk about varnishing, storing and presenting your work. If time allows we will do a class critique and/or have a discussion on promotion and social media.
We will start with a brief talk about subject - muse and inspiration and how to see it and bring that forward in your work. the definition of good composition, value , colour and line. I will explain the palette I use and why. the surface I use and why and the best setup for painting.
I will paint in stages allowing the class working time between. I will start by demonstrating my value sketch ( on the surface), then we will block in the colour and begin working up the subject.
Day 2 will be finessing values, colour and details. Adding those little marks that make a painting sing. I will talk about varnishing, storing and presenting your work. If time allows we will do a class critique and/or have a discussion on promotion and social media.
Beginner painters should work from my image. I will provide a digital image.
Intermediate to advanced painters should work from their own similar images. please note that images should be SIMILAR. I cannot teach you a concept of your image is different.
I work and teach in oil with odourless mineral Spirits. You will NOT get the same affects as myself working on CANVAS or with acrylic. But I will help you along. Acrylic are best used with an extender such as Air Brush medium. I recommend working in Acrylic on Canvas.
I will paint a 30x60 Size. We will be working on a minimum size of 24 X 24 - you must get your work home :)
if you are a slower painted or a novice please bring a 30 x 30. you may not have time to cover
Intermediate to advanced painters should work from their own similar images. please note that images should be SIMILAR. I cannot teach you a concept of your image is different.
I work and teach in oil with odourless mineral Spirits. You will NOT get the same affects as myself working on CANVAS or with acrylic. But I will help you along. Acrylic are best used with an extender such as Air Brush medium. I recommend working in Acrylic on Canvas.
I will paint a 30x60 Size. We will be working on a minimum size of 24 X 24 - you must get your work home :)
if you are a slower painted or a novice please bring a 30 x 30. you may not have time to cover
TRANSPARENT COLOURS NECESSARY FOR THIS WORKSHOP
Manganese blue hue
pthalo blue or turquoise
ultramarine blue
green gold
asphaltum
quinacridone red or magenta
dioxanine purple * optional
TITANIUM WHITE
Manganese blue hue
pthalo blue or turquoise
ultramarine blue
green gold
asphaltum
quinacridone red or magenta
dioxanine purple * optional
TITANIUM WHITE
Oil paint – KAMA OR GAMBLIN
Paint - my personal preferences after 25 years of painting. No tube greens or black allowed ☺
If you don’t like a colour don’t buy it!
Many colours have the same name and are the same… some aren’t. It’s a learning curve getting to know each brand
Colours in BOLD are large 150 ml tubes.
If purchasing other brands compare colours! Different brands have different colour and names. Colour charts are on the web. I don’t know them so can’t really help. I can help you mix what you have
*colours on my palette - this image wont require all of these...i'll narrow it down and send out a list
colours in RED are what i will most likely use for this image ( but no promises :)
Winton Titanium White or Soft Mixing White – large 200 ml tube
Kama (Oil only) OR Gamblin (oil only)
*Transparent yellow oxide Transparent earth yellow
*Transparent red oxide Transparent earth red
Green Gold
*Ultramarine blue Ultramarine blue
*Indian yellow Indian yellow
*Naples yellow light radiant yellow
*Violet grey radiant violet
*Besner Blue no 1 radiant turquoise
*Blue Grey radiant blue
cerulean blue hue
Cobalt blue
Manganese hue (for winter) Manganese hue (for winter)
* Transparent Orange
*Quinacridone Red Quinacridone Red
i have also added M Graham colour Turquoise to my palette, it is a cool pthalo turquiose. transparent.
http://www.kamapigment.com/index_en.html
Kama Oil sticks – Kama oil sticks are a hard stick of strong pigment used for calligraphy and scribbles. Other brands are soft and mushy. Pick a few to play with! My fav are Cyan, Cad orange light, Turquoise Cobalt Light, Azur blue. Cinnabar Green, Fluorescent Pink BUY WHAT YOU LIKE
Trying Oil for the first time and don’t want to invest in all the colours?
Bare bones list of colours:
Titanium white – large tube
Transparent yellow oxide
Transparent red oxide
Ultramarine blue
Cerulean blue hue
Naples yellow (kama brand)
Lemon yellow
Indian yellow
Quinacridone red or alizarin crimson
ACRYLIC PAINT – heavy body is preferred
Titanium white
Ultramarine blue
Transparent yellow oxide or Nickel Azo yellow
Lemon yellow (cad or Hansa)
Red light (Hansa or cad)
Cobalt Blue Hue
Cerulean Blue Hue
Indian yellow
Hansa orange
Quinacridone red
Light Turquoise
Light violet
Cobalt teal
transparent red iron oxide or trans burnt sienna
light Phthalo turquoise
I like Acrylic Markers for calligraphy, acrylic ink markers can also be used
Air Brush Medium (think like water – for drips and splatter)
Extender medium
Paint - my personal preferences after 25 years of painting. No tube greens or black allowed ☺
If you don’t like a colour don’t buy it!
Many colours have the same name and are the same… some aren’t. It’s a learning curve getting to know each brand
Colours in BOLD are large 150 ml tubes.
If purchasing other brands compare colours! Different brands have different colour and names. Colour charts are on the web. I don’t know them so can’t really help. I can help you mix what you have
*colours on my palette - this image wont require all of these...i'll narrow it down and send out a list
colours in RED are what i will most likely use for this image ( but no promises :)
Winton Titanium White or Soft Mixing White – large 200 ml tube
Kama (Oil only) OR Gamblin (oil only)
*Transparent yellow oxide Transparent earth yellow
*Transparent red oxide Transparent earth red
Green Gold
*Ultramarine blue Ultramarine blue
*Indian yellow Indian yellow
*Naples yellow light radiant yellow
*Violet grey radiant violet
*Besner Blue no 1 radiant turquoise
*Blue Grey radiant blue
cerulean blue hue
Cobalt blue
Manganese hue (for winter) Manganese hue (for winter)
* Transparent Orange
*Quinacridone Red Quinacridone Red
i have also added M Graham colour Turquoise to my palette, it is a cool pthalo turquiose. transparent.
http://www.kamapigment.com/index_en.html
Kama Oil sticks – Kama oil sticks are a hard stick of strong pigment used for calligraphy and scribbles. Other brands are soft and mushy. Pick a few to play with! My fav are Cyan, Cad orange light, Turquoise Cobalt Light, Azur blue. Cinnabar Green, Fluorescent Pink BUY WHAT YOU LIKE
Trying Oil for the first time and don’t want to invest in all the colours?
Bare bones list of colours:
Titanium white – large tube
Transparent yellow oxide
Transparent red oxide
Ultramarine blue
Cerulean blue hue
Naples yellow (kama brand)
Lemon yellow
Indian yellow
Quinacridone red or alizarin crimson
ACRYLIC PAINT – heavy body is preferred
Titanium white
Ultramarine blue
Transparent yellow oxide or Nickel Azo yellow
Lemon yellow (cad or Hansa)
Red light (Hansa or cad)
Cobalt Blue Hue
Cerulean Blue Hue
Indian yellow
Hansa orange
Quinacridone red
Light Turquoise
Light violet
Cobalt teal
transparent red iron oxide or trans burnt sienna
light Phthalo turquoise
I like Acrylic Markers for calligraphy, acrylic ink markers can also be used
Air Brush Medium (think like water – for drips and splatter)
Extender medium