IAP20 Beginning Oil Painting A

Day/Time: 4 Tuesdays, January 7-January 28, 5:30-8:00pm

Location: SAA 2D Studio (W20-425)

Instructor: Nicole Tariverdian

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 – How to create a strong composition 

Week 2 – Underpainting 

Week 3 – Palette set up and mixing color basics 

Week 4 – Work session with guidance from instructor

IAP Painting classes include a materials fee that covers the cost of paint and brushes.  Materials you will need to bring to the 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