Painting in Oils

Painting in Oils will explore the traditional medium of painting in oils and is suitable for the beginner as well as those with experience. It will cover setting up the palette and colour mixing, paint application and technique through practical demonstrations and structured exercises leading on to the development of sustained pieces. During this course you will develop confidence and creativity. 

Materials List:

• a set of oil paints: cad red, crimson, cad yellow, lemon yellow, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, Prussian blue, burnt sienna, titanium white, yellow ochre, black
• linseed oil
• thinners (low odour such as zest it or sansodor)
• rags or kitchen towel
• brushes (flat, filbert and round)
• palette or tear off palettes
• oil paper pad for exercises, prepared board/canvas
• lidded jars for medium to transport home 
• wet wipes are excellent for fast clean up
• tabletop easel