In this class Jemma will demonstrate her tonal realist approach to oil painting and will help class members create the own works using this technique.
This class aims to provide a nurturing environment to celebrate the joy of being creative, to provide the tools and confidence to foster continued artistic improvement and to encourage an interest in time honoured oil painting techniques.
This class is suitable for oil painters at all levels of experience.
What to Bring
Sketch paper and pencils, 2B, 3B, 4B etc. Eraser, sharpener
New canvas or project you’re currently working on. Note you can work on multiple projects throughout the term. Avoid cheap dollar store canvases or canvases with a very rough texture. They are too absorbent. The brand I use is the Make Your Mark canvases on board available from Senior Art Supplies, in Polycotton.
Ideal sizes are 12 x 16 inches, 11 x 14 inches and 16 x 20 inches
Oil paint – good midrange brands are Gamblin, Holbein, Langridge, in 40ml tubes at least
Basic Colours
Ivory or Lamp black
Titanium white
Burnt Sienna
Ultramarine Blue
Viridian Green
Cadmium yellow light
Cadmium yellow deep
Yellow ochre
Cadmium red
Cadmium red deep
Optional Colours
Quinacrodone violet
Cerulean blue
Any other favourite colours you may have
Hog Hair filbert/round brushes, sizes 2 through 10 – doubles of the same size are a good idea.
Pallette – disposable is okay
Solvent – must be odourless and art grade. Please do not use regular turps or gum turpentine as some people are sensitive to these products
Medium – linseed or other artist grade oil is fine
• A jar with lid to rinse brushes in
• A dipper cup for medium or smaller jar
• Small mirror, such as a compact mirror
• Rags – a generous amount
• Photographs or objects you want to paint – can bring several if you’ve not decided
Artworks below by Jemma
