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This course is intended to introduce students to traditional  painting techniques using oils. Students will gain a good foundational working knowledge of how to setup subjects, blocking, brushwork, mixing color and the use of Neo Megilp medium. The “ala prima” (in one sitting) also called “direct painting” technique will be taught in making still life paintings. Each lesson begins with the concepts to be covered, demonstration of the techniques, hands on experience and ends with suggested homework to be critiqued at the next lesson.

Monday – Friday, May 13 – 17
9 am – noon

Instructor: David McCamant
Ages: Adult (15+) / Beginners welcome

SUPPLY LIST:

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS

SUPPORTS – Inexpensive canvas boards or panels. Students who wish to do the homework will need to double the number of panels.

1 – 11″ x 14” (OPTIONAL – add one more for homework)

2 – 8″ x 10″ (OPTIONAL – add two more for homework)

3 – 6″ x 8″ (OPTIONAL – add three more for homework)

OIL PAINT – One (1) – 37 ml tube of ARTIST quality oil paint of each color, RED, MAGENTA, YELLOW, BLUE, CYAN, BLACK and WHITE.. The different manufacturers listed below are to enable accurate color matching between brands.

COLOR            NAME                                                  MANUFACTURERS

 

RED                             -Cadmium Red                                    Windsor Newton

-Cadmium Red Medium                      Gamblin

-Cadmium Berium Red (not deep)      Grumbacher

 

MAGENTA                   -Permanent Rose                                Windsor Newton

-Quinacridone Red                              Gamblin

-Quinacridone Red                              Grumbacher

 

YELLOW                      -Windsor Yellow                                  Windsor Newton

-Hansa Yellow Medium                       Gamblin

-Cadmium Yellow Light                       Grumbacher

 

BLUE                            -French Ultramarine Blue                   Windsor Newton

                                    -French Ultramarine Blue                   Grumbacher

-Ultramarine Blue                               Gamblin

 

CYAN                           -Thalo Blue                                          Grumbacher

-Phthalo Blue                                      Gamblin

 

BLACK                          -Ivory Black                                         Windsor Newton

-Ivory Black                                         Gamblin

-Ivory Black                                         Grumbacher

 

Two (2) – 37 ml tubes or One (1)- 150 ml tube

 

WHITE                         -Titanium White                                  Windsor Newton

-Titanium White                                  Gamblin

-Titanium White                                  Grumbacher

PAINTING MEDIUM – Neo MeGilp Medium 2oz or Larger

 

You may bring whatever oil paint you have as long as they are the correct hues or colors. If you are on a tight budget, you might try Windsor Newton Winton or Grumbacher Academe student oil colors.

 

PAINTING MEDIUM – Neo MeGilp Medium 2oz or Larger

BRUSHES – Any artist quality long handled bristle brushes will do. Recommend Connoisseur brand #2106 pure synthetic oil paint brushes (VERY IMPORTANT
One (1) each #6 and #8 Long-Handled Filberts (OPTIONAL – add a #4 and #10)

PALETTE – Gray Matters, palette paper or equivalent

 

CLEANING JAR – Silicoil cleaning jar or other small jar with lid

CLEANING SOLUTION – 1 – 8oz bottle of artist grade Walnut oil

BRUSH CLEANER – 2.5 OZ small cake of The Masters Brush Cleaner

PAPER TOWELS – 1 roll of BLUE shop paper towels (OPTIONAL – add one more for homework)

WET PANEL CARRIER – inexpensive cookie sheet covered in aluminum foil or aluminum roasting pan for wet painting transport

 

This class will focus on painting the vibrant colors of southwest sunsets in watercolor. Instruction will be given in creating deeply saturated colors by layering multiple washes. A combination of wet and dry brush painting will be used to create the stark contrasts of desert landscapes. Some watercolor experience is recommended.

Sunday, August 25
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies:
•    Watercolor pallet with a variety of pigments
•    Number 6 or 4 pointed watercolor brush
•    ½” or larger flat watercolor brush
•    Graphite or mechanical pencil
•    Kneaded rubber eraser
•    Two plastic water containers
•    Roll of paper towels
•    Arches (or other artist’s grade) 140lb cold pressed watercolor paper 9” x 12” or larger
*single sheets of watercolor paper may be purchased during class for $2.00/sheet
For questions regarding supplies, please contact carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net  

*Materials available at Nevada Fine Arts (mention registration for 10% discount)

This class will focus on painting the vibrant colors of southwest sunsets in watercolor. Instruction will be given in creating deeply saturated colors by layering multiple washes. A combination of wet and dry brush painting will be used to create the stark contrasts of desert landscapes. Some watercolor experience is recommended.

Sunday, August 4
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies:
•    Watercolor pallet with a variety of pigments
•    Number 6 or 4 pointed watercolor brush
•    ½” or larger flat watercolor brush
•    Graphite or mechanical pencil
•    Kneaded rubber eraser
•    Two plastic water containers
•    Roll of paper towels
•    Arches (or other artist’s grade) 140lb cold pressed watercolor paper 9” x 12” or larger
*single sheets of watercolor paper may be purchased during class for $2.00/sheet
For questions regarding supplies, please contact carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net  

*Materials available at Nevada Fine Arts (mention registration for 10% discount)

Learn to paint the beautiful colors of summer, mixing watercolor and ink. Instruction will be provided in composition and watercolor techniques such as multiple washes and glazing. Some watercolor experience is recommended.

Sunday, July 28
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies:
•    Basic Watercolor Set (paint and brush)
•    Small round 10-well pallet
•    Fine tip waterproof black ink pen (Micron 005 or equal)
•    Graphite or mechanical pencil
•    Kneaded rubber eraser
•    Two plastic water containers
•    Watercolor Paper, 140 lb cold press *
    *single sheets of watercolor paper may be purchased during class for $2.00/sheet

For questions regarding supplies, please contact carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net   

*Materials available at Nevada Fine Arts (mention registration for 10% discount)

Insects have been used in botanical illustrations since the 1800’s. They are also fun to paint on their own. Using watercolor and ink, learn to capture the beautiful iridescent colors of the insect kingdom. This class is appropriate for all levels.

Tuesday, July 2
10 am – 3 pm

Instructor: Carroll Charlet
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Required Supplies:
•    Basic Watercolor Set (paint and brush)
•    Small round 10-well pallet
•    Fine tip waterproof black ink pen (Micron 005 or equal)
•    Graphite or mechanical pencil
•    Kneaded rubber eraser
•    Two plastic water containers
•    Watercolor Paper, 140 lb *
    *single sheets of watercolor paper may be purchased     during class for $2.00/sheet

For questions regarding supplies, please contact carrollcharlet@sbcglobal.net  

*Materials available at Nevada Fine Arts (mention registration for 10% discount)

Using bold colors, modern patterns and engaging compositions, students will use acrylic paint combined with colored pencil to create stylized insect and flower paintings. In this two-day intensive, student will work with basic drawing skills, contouring lines, loose gridding and blocking techniques to layout the portraits on wooden panels. Final pieces will be completed in acrylic. Each student can expect to complete two 18” x 24” wooden panels in this workshop.
All materials are provided with registration.  Students may work from a selection of provided photos or are welcome to bring their own photos for reference.

Thursday and Friday, June 13-14
9 am – 12:30 pm

Instructor:Emily Reid
Ages:Adults (15+) All levels

Capture the beauty of spring Irises.  Using the techniques of wet on wet watercolors, students will  learn to create pictures and cards using a loose and expressive approach.  This class is open to all levels.

Thursday, June 27
5 – 9 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supplies: Basic watercolor set (paint and brush) and a sack lunch.

Capture the beauty of spring Irises.  Using the techniques of wet on wet watercolors, students will  learn to create pictures and cards using a loose and expressive approach.  This class is open to all levels.

Wednesday, June 12
10 – 2 pm

Instructor: Iva Neveux
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supplies: Basic watercolor set (paint and brush) and a sack lunch.

No middle-value blah paintings here!  Learn some of the fun techniques used when painting with watercolors, including masking sections of your work to “save the white,” creating various textures, and pushing those values. Together we will practice and create small samples of various techniques for you to refer to later.

Saturday, June 29
10 – 4 pm

Instructor: Ronnie Rector
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Supply List:
•    Artist-quality watercolors and brushes, including 3” or 4” Hake brush and an inexpensive rigger for masking.
•    Watercolor paper – 2 ½ sheets of Arches 140 lb. cold press highly recommended – buy 1 full 22”x30” sheet and cut it in half for two 15”x22” sheets
•    Foam core or other stiff board to mount paper to
•    Masking tape
•    Masking fluid
•    1 clean baby food jar or similar small container with secure lid
•    Paper towels
•    Generously sized container for water
•    1 sheet graphite transfer paper
•    Ball-point pen for tracing image (suggest blue or red to see where you’ve traced)
•    Spray bottle for water (small Windex bottle works great)

Students will be introduced to portrait painting techniques in this weekend intensive. Instructor will cover such topics as using a two-color palette, value scales, keying a painting, as well as, using both line and mass to create a portrait.

Students may use acrylic or oil paint.

Saturday and Sunday, May 4 and 5
9 – 2 pm

Instructor: Daniel Helzer
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

 

 

Oil/Acrylic colors:

 

White

Black

Ultramarine Blue

Yellow (Hansa Yellow, Cadmium Yellow or something similar)

Red (Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson or something similar)

 

For Oils: Gamsol, tourpintine or walnut oil for use as a brush medium or cleaner.

 

Assortment of brushes.

 

Palette knife, paper towels and a few canvas boards, 8×10 or bigger.