Saturdays 10:00-12:30
Instructor: Sarah Castille
Learn the basics of oil painting with classically-trained artist Sarah Castille.
In this class, you will learn to paint still life subjects in a classical style. You will start by learning proper studio practice: what materials you need, how to use solvents and mediums, how to organize and clean your palette, and how to mix paint. Then, you will progress to simple still lifes in black and white, gradually building up to still lifes in a limited palette of five or six colors. As you build your skills, you will learn to match values, mix colors, apply paint correctly, and handle edges in order to create beautiful and realistic paintings.
***It is best to have some drawing experience before taking this class. If you are an absolute beginner, we recommend you start with classical or observational drawing for a few months before moving on to oil painting. If you have any questions about whether or not this class is right for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us beforehand to discuss.
Supply list:
This supply list will give you an idea of what you will need in the class. Please do not buy any materials before the first class, as we will spend some time discussing what you need and where to get it. If you already have materials, please bring them along to the first class, and the instructor will check to see if they will be suitable for the purposes of the class.
Wooden palette or New Wave grey glass palette in a Masterson Sta-Wet box
Small jar or palette cup for medium
Artist quality oil paints in the following colors: Titanium white, yellow ochre, raw umber, ultramarine blue, Cadmium red medium, Mars or Ivory Black
Optional colors: Permanent alizarin crimson, Cadmium yellow light, Cadmium red light (or vermillion)
Linseed oil or Chelsea Classical Lean and Fat Medium
Two palette knives
Microfiber cloth
Gamsol solvent or Bristle Magic in large jar or brush cleaner
9×12 and 11×14 inch panels
Brushes:
A mix of filberts and brights in sizes 2-8
A few small, pointed rounds for detail work
(Preferred brands: Gamblin, Williamsburg, Michael Harding, Rublev. Gamblin will be the most affordable of these brands. Please choose the Gamblin artist quality oil paints, not the 1980 brand.)
