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Painting : Develop Your Unique Style 

Instructor: Anne Tochka

Day: Friday, January 9-February 13, 2026 (6 weeks)
Time: 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Price: Members $175/Non-Members $205

Create a piece in your own style, in the medium of your choice during this painting class.

Individual instruction offered in oil, acrylic, gouache, or watercolor while you work at your own

pace, with the benefit of a group setting.

This class is designed for the new painter, artists interested in trying a different medium, or

painters looking for advice while they work on their piece. Explore the tools and materials of

painting and watch demonstrations to get the most out of your chosen medium. We’ll examine

your inspirations and if you don’t have any yet, look to art history to find them.

Depending on your interest and level of experience, we’ll work on anything from how to set up

your palette, how to use perspective and other drawing fundamentals, to how to apply color

theory concepts to your work.

Bring a photographic reference to work from (preferably your own photo) or several to choose

from. If you know the medium you want to work in, bring your supplies

to the first class, or I can help you decide which path to follow and provide a materials list.

 

Painting : Develop Your Unique Style – Recommended Materials

Anne recommends the following materials, but if you can’t get these exact supplies or already

have your own that’s no problem. Bring whatever you have to class! If you’re unsure of anything

just wait and we’ll discuss during class.

Please also bring reference photos, a sketchbook, a pencil, and an eraser.

Scroll down to your medium of choice:

Oil Paint Materials

Oil Paints:

Starter set from Winsor & Newton’s Winton oil paint line if you are building your paint set

from scratch. You can add colors to this set as you go on. 37 ml is a good size.

Or individual tubes of:

Titanium white

Yellow ochre

Alizarin crimson

Ultramarine blue

Sap green

Burnt Umber

Cerulean blue

Lemon Yellow

Cadmium red medium

Turpenoid: Paint solvent used for thinning paints while working and cleaning brushes

Liquin Oil medium: Improves flow of paint and speeds up drying time

Palette: Disposable palette paper at least 12”x16”

Brushes: Start with a set or just a few brushes in different shapes and sizes until you know

what you like. Princeton Real Value brushes come in a variety of sizes at a good price point.

Paper towels: get a thick brand like Bounty

Glass jars: At least two salsa size jars for Turpenoid

Canvas or panel: Stretched, primed canvas or primed gesso board depending on preference

Acrylic Paint Materials

Acrylic Paints:

Go with a starter set if you are building your paint set from scratch. I like Golden brandand M.Graham. Golden Open Acrylics have a slower drying time than heavy body and may be better for a beginner.

Or individual tubes of:

Titanium white

Yellow ochre

Alizarin crimson○

Ultramarine blue

Sap green

Burnt Umber

Manganese blue

Hansa Yellow

Cadmium red medium

Palette: Plastic or disposable palette paper at least 12”x16”

Brushes: Start with a set or just a few brushes in different shapes and sizes until you know

what you like. Princeton Real Value brushes come in a variety of sizes at a good price point.

Paper towels or rag: get a thick brand like Bounty

Glass jar: for water, large

Canvas or panel: Stretched, primed canvas or primed gesso board depending on preference

Watercolor or Gouache Paint Materials

Watercolor Paints: Start with a set of pans or tubes if you’re starting from scratch. I like Winsor

& Newton’s Cotman line for the quality/value

Gouache Paints: Start with a set of tubes. Winsor & Newton Designer’s Gouache or M.Graham

Artist’s gouache are what I use but there are many options at different price points.

If buying individual tubes:

Titanium white

Yellow ochre

Alizarin crimson

Ultramarine blue

Sap green

Burnt Umber

Cobalt blue

Hansa Yellow

Primary Red

Permanent Green Light

Palette: Plastic with wells and a large mixing area, or large flat tray

Brushes: Start with a set or just a few brushes in different shapes and sizes. Winsor & Newton

Cotman brushes are a good value, but any Taklon brushes will do to start.

Paper towels or rag: get a thick brand like Bounty

Glass jar: for water, large

Paper: Watercolor or mixed media paper, 140lbs or higher. Hot press is a smooth surface and

cold press has more texture

 

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