Join us for a 10-week introductory oil painting workshop on Tuesdays at 7:30-10:00 pm from January 21st to March 24th. This workshop will be led by artist and PAFA Alumni Quin Stone.
A talented painter, Quin believes there is beauty in everything but only few can appreciate the beauty of the ordinary. For him this leads to seemingly endless possibilities for subject matter. As a fan of the Impressionists and Andy Warhol, Quin has an extensive painting, digital media and fine art screen printing portfolio. See the Photo Gallery below for some of Quin's paintings.
Subject Matter: Students can choose any subject matter they like. In the beginning we recommend working from a picture reference so you can employ some of the tricks of the trade for planning your painting. If you want to work in abstraction or from an idea in your mind it will help to be able to communicate your idea so we can help you manifest it.
Week 1: We'll start the workshop with a basic lesson in color theory & paint mixing followed by a practice painting sesson where we'll test our new color skills. By the end of our first session we will have a plan for our first painting.
Weeks 2-3: Participants can expect to finish a few paintings during this session, depending on how involved your ideas are. The first project will be to work along with Quin from preparing the canvas, sketching the image guidelines and mixing the paint to step-by-step application of the paint. Students will learn some popular painting techniques during this project.
Weeks 4-9: Students can choose to follow along with Quin on another project or work from their own ideas. Either way, you will have guidance and demonstrations when needed.
Week 10: Finishing touches and class discussion (Admire our work and enjoy some wine & snacks!)
In this Workshop students will learn:
- Layout Tips and Tricks
- Composition guidelines
- Brush demonstrations
- Color mixing and blending
- Texture techniques
- Intro to mediums
- Discuss popular painters
Supplies List:
All supplies are available at Blick.com at reasonable prices. See links below.
- At least 3 Canvases Size: no larger than 20"x24" and 1 8"x10"
Available at https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-academic-cotton-canvas/
- A few brushes: 1 small round tip bristle brush, 1 medium size flat tip bristle brush, 1 larger rounded brush for background work. You may buy a set of student brushes or opt for a few single brushes. Eventually you will learn which type of brushes you prefer and we'll have various types in the studio to demonstrate for you. https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-academic-bristle-brushes-and-sets/
- Oil Paint: A Studio Starter set of 10 colors including Titanium White, Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Red Hue, Ultramarine Blue, Viridian Hue, Crimson Alizarin, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber, and Ivory Black.
https://www.dickblick.com/items/01557-1039/
- 1 extra tube of Titanium White https://www.dickblick.com/items/01557-1023/
- Disposable Palette Paper Pad, whatever size you are comfortable with. https://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-disposable-palette-pads/
- Plastic Cups or containers, an apron and a couple of small rags for cleaning little messes
The Studio will supply paper towels, turpentine and tabletop easels. Mediums will be provided for demonstration purposes but if you are familiar with oil painting mediums and already know what you would like to use, you may bring them to use.
These are just shopping guidelines. You can bring paint you already have and work with any brushes you like. For the color mixing lesson you should have Red,Yellow, Blue, Black and White. For the rest of the class you may use any colors you like! You don't have to spend a lot to enjoy this workshop. Look for sales at Blick!
