The variety of tools and materials available to artists today is extraordinary, and the diversity of these materials can be very confusing even to experienced painters. For anyone seriously interested in painting, it is imperative to consider the role that materials and craft play in the making of art, as well as the safe handling of those materials. Unlocking the mystery surrounding the technical procedures of important painting methods, this course is designed to open the doors to the enormous technical possibilities of oil painting: historical, contemporary and experimental. Through demonstrations and hands-on experimentation, we will explore various painting techniques, grounds and supports, pigments, oils, varnishes, painting mediums and brushes. Most importantly, we will put these techniques to use with an emphasis on the materials and technical procedures of oil painting.
Note: Please bring a notebook or sketchbook to the first session.