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

SAA Oil Painting. Credit: Nicole Tariverdian.
SAA Oil Painting. Credit: 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

 

  •  January 7, 2020 - January 28, 2020
     5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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