Description
Oil Painting for Beginners: Foundations in Color, Composition, and Technique with Sissi Sneve-Schultze
Dates: Fridays, September 19 – October 24
Time: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $160 Members/$190 Non-members
Discover the timeless art of oil painting in this beginner-friendly course designed for those with little to no experience. You’ll learn the fundamentals of working with oil paints, including color mixing, brush handling, composition, and layering techniques. Guided step-by-step, students will create their own original works while exploring classic and contemporary styles. Whether you’re looking to unlock your creativity or build a solid foundation for future study, this course offers a supportive environment to develop your skills and confidence. No prior experience necessary.
Recommended Supplies, or bring what you have.
Oil Paint:
Recommended Brands: M Graham, (solvent free), Gamblin, Sennelier, etc., avoid “student grade” paint.
White: Titanium White
(Naples Yellow Light)
Cadmium Lemon Yellow or Yellow Light
Cadmium Yellow Deep
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
(Quinacridone Magenta)
Ultramarine Blue
Chromium Green
(Viridian Green or Pthalo Green)
Yellow Ocre
Burnt Sienna
Raw Umber
Ivory Black
Medium:
Liqiun or Liquin Light, M. Graham: Walnut Alkyd Medium, Old Masters Maroger, etc., or bring what you have.
Paint Brushes:
Silver Grand Prix Brushes, Rosemary Brushes, Princeton Dakota.
Filiberts #2, #4 , #6
Flats #2, #4,#6
2 Palette Knives, one of which comes to a point
Disposable grey palette paper pad or a traditional palette
Gamsol or Turpenoid.
Canvas:
No larger than 12”x12” and no smaller than 8”x8”
Ampersand gessopanel, Centurion linen panels or stretched linen.
Paper towels or lint free rags. (Viva or Bounty recommended.)
Jerry’s Artarama
Blick Art Supplies
