Introduction to Painting Still Life in Acrylic and Oils with Yvonne East - Holiday Workshop
<p><strong>All levels of experience are welcome.</strong></p>
<p><strong>NOTE: You can work in either acrylic or oil - you do not need both for this workshop.</strong></p>
<p>In this workshop you will
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All levels of experience are welcome.
NOTE: You can work in either acrylic or oil - you do not need both for this workshop.
In this workshop you will learn how to create engaging still life paintings inspired by everyday objects.
The workshop will provide a strong foundation in artistic techniques and strategies to develop your own personal approach and style.
Topics covered will include devising compositions, creating the illusion of three-dimensional space, developing tone, and observing colour.
Students are encouraged to work on a painting over two days with support from conception to completion.
Materials List
Something to paint on:
- Oil painting paper (available in a pad) for studies and tests.
- 1 canvas, canvas board, or wood panel for your major work.
Media for Acrylics
Paint
Bring what you have. You will need at least:
- Warm and cool blue (French ultramarine, Cerulean blue or Phthalo blue,)
- Warm and cool yellow (Spectrum/Winsdor yellow, Lemon yellow),
- Warm and cool red (Magenta, Spectrum/Winsdor red, Vermillion)
- Titanium white
- Raw umber
Other
- Palette (Plastic or disposable)
- Water Container
- Acrylic Matt/Gloss Medium or Gel Medium
- Flow Improver or Drying Retarder (not essential)
- Brushes (a range of sizes, make sure to include some ‘flat’ style brushes)
- Palette knife
- Red/brown pencil
- Art diary and pencil
- Paper Towel/Rags
Media for Oils
Paint
Bring what you have. You will need at least:
- Warm and cool blue (French ultramarine, Cerulean blue or Phthalo blue)
- Warm and cool yellow (Spectrum/Winsdor yellow, Lemon yellow),
- Warm and cool red (Magenta, Spectrum/Winsdor red, Vermillion)
- Titanium white
- Raw umber
Other
- Palette (disposable paper palette pads work well for transport)
- Glass container with lid for solvent
- Odourless solvent
- Classic medium or Windsor & Newton Liquin
- Brushes (a range of sizes, make sure to include some ‘flat’ type brushes)
- Palette knife
- Red/brown pencil
- Art diary and pencil
- Paper Towel/Rags
- Nitrile disposable gloves if you have a sensitivity to solvents.
Terms & Conditions
Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course.
Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions.