IAP19 Beginning Oil Painting A

Day/Time: 4 Tuesdays, January 8-January 29, 5:30-8:00pm

Location: SAA 2D Studio (W20-425)

Instructor: Nicole Tariverdian

“If I could say it in words there would be no reason to paint.” Edward Hopper

Over the course of 4 weeks students will learn the beginning processes of creating an oil painting. Skills such as selecting successful imagery for a the canvas, determining aspects of a strong composition, underpainting, creating strong color palettes, and the basics of color mixing will be covered.

Week 1 – Image selection and composition creation

Week 2 – Underpainting

Week 3 – Palette set up and color mixing

Week 4 – Work session with guidance from instructor

Materials for first class: 

• A canvas that is stretched onto stretcher bars and primed like this one.  You can select any shape/size that inspires you.  No smaller than 14″ X 14″, please!
• 5 reference photographs printed in color on 8.5 x 11 paper (one per sheet)
• #2 pencil

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