The first 30 minutes of each class is “lesson” time, and the remainder of class will be spent painting.
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- Class 1 – See “Class Discussion Items” – we will briefly go over this document to describe the types of things that will be discussed over the course of this class.
Instructor Demo – The importance of a foundation, and painting a background.
Skim Dry and sketch your subject with chalk.
- Class 2 – Mixing Colors & Texture
- Mixing Colors
- Primary colors: Red, Blue, Yellow
- Secondary colors:
- Red + Blue = Purple
- Blue + Yellow = Green
- Yellow + Red = Orange
- Hue = pure color Red
- Tint = adding White
- Tone = adding Grey
- Shade = adding Black
- Primary colors: Red, Blue, Yellow
- Mixing Colors
Instructor Demo
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- Texture
- Purchase pre-made paste/medium or make your own. Recipe is online under “Resources”
- Purchase regular tissue paper and use a medium to adhere to your canvas. May be applied at any time (over/under paint.)
- Texture
Instructor Demo – How to use a pallet knife and texture; brush and texture.
- Class 3 – Values
- Handout of Values worksheet.
- Tip: take a photo next to your painting; change the photo to black & white to compare Values.
- Video: “An Easy Way to Bracket Values Before Painting“
Instructor Demo
- Class 4 – Sealing/Varnishing a Painting
- Discussion of varnishing: Matte, Satin, Glossy.
- The link supplied on the website will give you details.
Instructor Demo