Painting Techniques: The Still Life in Oil
Imploying the techniques and style of the Dutch Masters, both beginning and more advanced oil painting students will enjoy learning how to set up a still life, develop a concept and composition and will learn how to take a still life painting from start to finish. Students will explore oil painting techniques, including brushwork, value and color. Referencing the work of Vermeer and Rembrandt students will work to develop skilled painting of textures and surfaces while exploring use of light, shape and form.
Saturday- Monday, September 21 – 23
9 am – 4 pm
Instructor: Dee Kirkham
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels
Supply list:
Suggested place for purchasing supplies:
Nevada Art Supply, Reno, NV
ASWExpress – http:www.aswexpress.com – I have found them to have the best prices & reliable for quick turnaround of shipping.
Oil Paints (Rembrandt, Windsor Newton Oil (not student grade), Old Holland or Vasari Paints (800-932-9375)
Naples Yellow Light
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Yellow Light or Lemon
Cadmium Yellow Deep
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Burnt Umber
Raw Umber (prefer Windsor Newton)
Ivory Black
Transparent Oxide Red
Titanium White (M Graham Alkyd Formulation – but any Titanium White will be fine)
Brushes
Rosemary Brushes or Robert Simmons Signet Bristle Brushes or Silver Grand Prix
Sizes: 3, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12
Watercolor Nylon Brush or a very soft brush for smoothing – 1” to 2”
Preferred Medium
Prefer to not use turpentine – I will explain this and show you how to paint without it and how to clean your brushes.
Gamblin Liquin
Maroger Flemish Medium – can be ordered at Old Masters Maroger
http://www.oldmastersmaroger.com – 505-758-2382. I will have several tubes for sale.
Preferred Surfaces – Smooth
Ampersand – The Artist Panel for oil & Acrylics, Smooth Finish, or canvas
Inner Glow Panels – http://www.billewing.com/panels.htm (877-430-3639)
These boards provide for a smooth surface giving the effect of the Old Dutch Masters style
Canvas Boards, if used should be Belgian Linen Portrait quality. I recommend Raphael Premium Archival Oil Primed Linen Panels which you can order from Jerry’s Artarama.
Bring any sizes you prefer – Suggested sizes 89×12, 11×14, 12×16
Palette
Plexiglas or glass palette is the best for seeing your color and cleaning. The simplest is to buy a cheap frame with glass, 12×16 or 16×20, and use the glass for your palette.
Palette Knife
Any size will be fine, short blade and a long pliable blade preferred.
Easel
Please bring you own easel setup or easels are available. If you prefer to sit when you paint, a table top easel will be fine.
Suggestions:
Artwork Essentials – http://www.artworkessentials.com – have several sizes of easels that are lightweight, easy to transport and very compact with tripod and accessories. I will be using one at the workshop.
Paper Towels – Bounty (seem to be the best for not leaving residue on your brushes or painting).
If you prefer not to buy extra supplies from this list, please just bring what you have. I know art can get expensive. I will be happy to share what I have with you and this will give an opportunity to try it before you buy.
Still Life Setups
You will be painting your own personal still life setup. If you have any special vases, flowers, fruit, vegetable or items that you would like to possible put in your painting, please feel free to bring them. I will be bringing a lot of items for you to choose from also. Also bring a small & large box (flatl) and a dark colored cloth (2 yards minimum) preferably dark green, black or a neutral color.
Drawing Basics
Students will enjoy this introductory level course designed to teach basic drawing techniques including rendering, shading, composition and perspective. Students will develop observational and technical skills while experimenting with different materials.
Monday – Tuesday, June 3 – 4
9 am – noon
Instructor: Mahedi Anjuman
Ages: Adult (15+) / All levels
Supply list:
Graphite Pencils 2B, 4B, 6B, 8B
White Eraser
Acid Free Artist Tape ½”
Ruler 18”
Drawing Pad 18”x 24”
Clay: Earthworks
Create decorative and functional pottery in this six-week class designed for the beginner as well as those who have taken intermediate pottery classes in the past. Students will learn how to work with clay in both hand building, and wheel-throwing techniques. Finishing methods such as decorating, stamping, painting, and staining will be introduced as well as the discussion and practice of firing and glazing of clay works. Stoneware clay will be used and cone 6 and cone 06 glazes will be available. All firings will be done by the museum in an electric kiln. All materials are provided.
Wednesdays, August 21 – September 25
6 – 9 pm
Instructor: Karen Vetter
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels
Nevada K-12 Educators: Please note, this course has been approved by the Nevada Department of Education for 1.0 in-service credit. Please contact Jen.henry@nevadaart.org if you wish to receive in-service credit.
Miniature Pine Needle Baskets
Create a miniature pine needle basket using natural materials. Learn from the basket making tradition of Audrey Frank’s native Nevadan Washoe/Paiute culture. Explore weaving methods by combining pine needles, sinew and raffia in this one-day workshop.
Saturday, August 3
10 am – 2 pm
Instructor: Audrey Frank
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels
Required Supplies: Small sewing scissors, small hand towel/dishtowel. Instructor to provide raffia, pine needles, thread.
Portrait Drawing
Improve your portrait drawing skills and explore a variety of media in this fun and encouraging class. Students will learn to draw portraits from live, clothed models. Students will be taught classic drawing techniques using line, value and composition while focusing on the head, facial expression, hands and overall pose.
Tuesdays, August 6 – 27
1 – 4 pm
Instructor: Jerry Stinson
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels
Supply list:
Suggested Supplies: The following are suggested basic supplies
– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
– Medium and Support Items:
– Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
– Large kneaded eraser
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
– Stumps for blending (optional)
Life Drawing: Open Studio
Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.
Thursdays, August 8 – 29
1 – 4 pm
Instructor: Jerry Stinson*
Ages: Adults 18+ (15+ with instructor approval) / All Levels
*Some classes will have artist Paul Manktelow subbing for Jerry Stinson.
The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.
– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
– Medium and Support Items:
– Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
– Choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint
– Large kneaded eraser
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
– Stumps for blending (optional)
Life Drawing: Open Studio
Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.
Wednesdays, August 7 – 28
6 – 9 pm
Instructor: Jerry Stinson*
Ages: Adults 18+ (15+ with instructor approval) / All Levels
*Some classes will have artist Paul Manktelow subbing for Jerry Stinson.
The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.
– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
– Medium and Support Items:
– Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
– Choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint
– Large kneaded eraser
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
– Stumps for blending (optional)
Life Drawing: Open Studio
Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.
Thursdays, July 11 – August 1
1 – 4 pm
Instructor: Jerry Stinson*
Ages: Adults 18+ (15+ with instructor approval) / All Levels
*Some classes will have artist Paul Manktelow subbing for Jerry Stinson.
The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.
– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
– Medium and Support Items:
– Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
– Choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint
– Large kneaded eraser
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
– Stumps for blending (optional)
Life Drawing: Open Studio
Improve your life drawing skills and explore a variety of media while working freely from a nude model in this popular open studio class. The instructor will be present to coordinate class and offer instruction upon request. Both male and female models will be posed and drawn.
Wednesdays, July 10 – 31
6 – 9 pm
Instructor: Jerry Stinson*
Ages: Adults 18+ (15+ with instructor approval) / All Levels
*Some classes will have artist Paul Manktelow subbing for Jerry Stinson.
The following are suggested basic supplies – all media are welcome, so please bring whatever supplies you need for whichever media you are using.
– Drawing board – 20”x 26” or larger (light-weight masonite works best)
– Newsprint pad – 18”x 24” – rough surface recommended
– Bull dog clamps or similar to attach pad to board
– Medium and Support Items:
– Vine charcoal, thin and fat pieces
– Choice of conte crayon, 6B graphite pencil or sticks, china marker, compressed charcoal, carbon pencils, or any suitable medium for drawing on newsprint
– Large kneaded eraser
– Pink pearl eraser
– Portable pencil sharpener or utility knife (best for soft/medium pencils)
– Clean small rags
– Sandpaper pad for sharpening drawing mediums
– Stumps for blending (optional)
Painting Intensive: Landscapes from Photographs in Oil or Acrylic
Working in oil paint or acrylic, students will explore value divisions in landscapes and the basics of brush sketching and massing. With these skills students will learn how to relate color to value and will gain a better understanding of identifying spatial cues in a landscape. Using foundational skills students can then explore under-painting, glazing and dry-brushing techniques.
Saturday and Sunday, July 20 and 21
9 am – 2 pm
Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels
Supply List:
Paint Colors:
Cobalt Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Thalo Blue
Dioxazine Purple
Cadmium Red Light
Cadmium Yellow or Hansa Yellow
Burnt Sienna
Titanium White
Canvas Board 16×12 or smaller
Palette Knife
Palette
Paper Towels
Selection of bristle brushes (small, med and large)