Class description for oil painting

I offer classes for 4 or more students. I also do paint and sip parties, Email or text for more information.

We will focus on the basics of how to paint landscapes in studio.   

The students will learn how to mix paint, create good compositions, the steps and stages of a painting, the basics of perceptive and how to see what we are looking at. In 2 hours of painting they will have a painting worth hanging on a wall.

Classes will focus on landscape painting, both in studio and plein air.

You will learn the fundamentals of mixing color and using the right color notes.

We will work on creating landscape composition, color and value and brush work to make a painting that is beautiful and compelling.

Class is $30.00 per class.

Class Supply List

Oil paints

For adequate inexpensive paint get Winton.

For good paint, M. Graham.

• Titanium White                                     

• Cadmium red light

• Cadmium yellow

• Cadmium yellow light

• Viridian

• Alizarin crimson

• Ultramarine Blue 

Brushes

• Filberts: 2,4,6,8

• ½ in. chip brush

 Paint supplies

• Plastic tackle box

• Grey palate paper/ palate box

• 2 in. palate knife

• Odorless bush cleaner/ thinner

• Table top easel

• Liquin

• Small jars with lids for brush cleaner and liquin

• Paper towels, small garbage bag

• Paint canvas - 9x12 in. or 12x16 in.

Contemplative Drawing

The art of freedom for the non-artist

In this workshop we will work with techniques of pen and ink drawing that naturally lead to a relaxed and contemplative state of being.

You will create pieces of art that are beautiful and inspiring. No previous art experience needed.

Supplies: 3 different black pens, a straight edge and or a square.