In this beginner friendly oil painting class, explore how to paint a portrait and capture a true likeness. Learn about the anatomy of the head, expressive mark-making, and color theory to bring your subject to life.
Please bring the following materials to class:
- Stretched canvas: 18×24
- Recommended paints:
- Alizarin crimson
- Cadmium yellow light or lemon
- Viridian green
- Ultramarine blue
- Ivory black
- Titanium white
- Dioxazine purple
- Quinacridone magenta
- Linseed oil
- Ivory soap
- Gamsol
- Brushes:
- Assortment of synthetic hog hair filbert brushes: sizes 4–12
- Assortment of synthetic mongoose filbert brushes: sizes 0–10
- Palette knife
- Silicoil brush cleaning tank or a class jar
- Posh glass table top palette: 12×16, gray
- Portrait photo reference, either on a tablet or laptop or a high-quality print at least 6×8 – Make sure the reference photo’s aspect ratio is 3:4 to match the porportions of the canvas.
- Masterson Sta-Wet palette seal
Estimated maximum cost: $275
NOTE: The instructor and supplies list / cost have changed since the publication of the magazine.