Wednesday–Friday, 9:30am–3:00pm
February 18–20
Non Member Tuition: $300
Member Tuition:$270
Join artist Anthony Padula for an in-depth study of classic techniques for oil painting using a hybrid framework: all sessions will be in-person at the Visual Arts Center as well as on Zoom, streaming live from the AAN’s painting studio.
A student of living master, David Leffel, Anthony will start each day with a demonstration, sharing his process for capturing light and movement in a still-life - including his methods to arrange objects for impact and beauty. He’ll demonstrate a loose, painterly approach to “block-in” shapes for size and placement, and how to model form using shadow vs light. Students will learn where and how to place the first marks of their own work, using color, value, and edges to help create dimension and interest. Questions and discussion are welcome throughout as Anthony will then show his methods for creating a striking-yet-soft realistic painting of the subject matter and atmosphere that surrounds it.
The remainder of each class will be spent painting as Anthony works with you individually to explore the timeless brilliance of these master techniques. If there is interest, Anthony will demo and discuss painting a simple seascape or landscapes on the third day, to show you how to approach the outdoor world with all you have learned in the studio. All levels welcome.
Attend workshop via Zoom video
This workshop will be hosted on Zoom video conferencing platform. You will receive an email 30 minutes before class starts with a link to the class and access instructions. We recommend you make sure your device is up to date and meets all system requirements before class.
For questions or assistance please contact Elizabeth Buccino, Director of Education
The following is for suggestion only.
Brushes
I typically use filberts, fan brushes and pointed rounds.
I purchase my brushes here: https://www.rosemaryandco.com/oil-brushes
• Long Filbert: # 2, # 4, and #6
• Ivory Fan: # 2, # 4, and #6
• Michael Klein: short handle pointed rounds: # 4, #6, #8
Paints
I typically use Old Holland, Windsor Newton, Michael Harding, and/or Williamsburg. I would suggest not getting “student grade” paints.
Colors (bold ones are more critical)
• Yellow Ochre
• Venetian Red
• Cadmium Yellow Deep
• Cadmium Yellow Light
• Cadmium Yellow Pale (for florals)
• Chrome Yellow (for seascapes)
• Cadmium Red Light
• Cobalt Blue
• Ultramarine Blue Deep
• Raw Umber
• Burnt Umber
• Ivory Black
• Flake White (or Cremintz White – from Michael Harding) and/or Titanium White
• Alizarin Crimson
• Magenta (Old Holland)
• Sap Green Extra or Veridian (Old Holland)
• Kings Blue (for seascapes)
Paintings Surface
Canvas or Linen panels/boards/stretcher bars; make sure they are “primed” – they are typically marked “acrylic primed” – which is suitable for oil painting; if you can add a layer of gesso (primer) on your canvas, that would be ideal, but not necessary.
Canvas Size: 12x16, 14x18, or 16x20 (2-3)
Medium: Gamsol & Oleogel (Rublev) – or Galgyd gel (Gamblin)
Miscellaneous (Palette Knife, Paper Towels, Palette)
