For aspiring oil painters with some fundamental painting skills, this course will expand upon traditional painting techniques focusing on the key systems used to organize visual information. Through guided assignments, students will create realistic, clearly articulated visual spaces and work on developing their unique visual style.
CAW does not supply paint, brushes, or canvas. Please see the list below for what students need to bring.
Tuition includes $10 materials fee for basic supplies from CAW.
School Policies
Students who withdraw 48 hours prior to the first class are eligible for a refund or credit toward another class, less a $25 registration fee.
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Term: Spring 2025
Suggested Ages: 18+
Supplies:
Oil Paint (I recommend Gamblin or Utrecht brand, except where noted): · Basic color palette: set contains 20 ml (0.68 oz) tubes of Titanium White, Azo Yellow Light, Azo Red Medium, Cobalt Blue Ultramarine, Permanent Green Deep, and Burnt Umber. · Dead color palette: White (Zinc, Titanium, Lead, Flake, Cremnitz, it doesn’t matter) Payne’s Grey, Transparent Red Oxide, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre · A small bottle of Galkyd or Odorless solvent · A small bottle of Linseed oil · 6-10 Canvas Panels, 12X16” or thereabouts · Canvas Pad, 9X12” or thereabouts · White Acrylic Gesso, 1 pint or quart · Palette knife Brushes, Bristle Brushes, either synthetic or authentic hog’s hair bristle: 3 Flats or Filberts: #2, #4, #8, 2 Rounds: #1, #4 2” bristle house painting brush Rags: rags can be purchased at places like Home Depot, but old t-shirts are best. A roll of paper towels will also work. Bar of plain ivory white soap in a soap dish