231-Oil Painting
Adult Class | This class has been canceled
Working from a variety of sources (photos, still-life, plein-air, life) we will explore the methods and techniques of oil painting. This class is for all levels. Please bring/use whatever oil painting supplies you currently use. Also see the suggested materials list below.
Note on Health & Safety Policy:
COVID-19 vaccinations are suggested but not required.
Mask wearing is suggested but not required.
All students must comply with the Health and Safety Policies and Procedures found on The Center's website. There will be no refunds for students removed from class or workshop for failure to observe The Center’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.
In the event of a closure due to the COVID-19 virus, this workshop will move online using ZOOM. There will be no refunds or credits for classes or workshops that were scheduled to take place on-site but were moved to an online format for health and safety purposes.
- Suggested Materials:
· Paints (Start with a limited palette. No student-grade paints!) – Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow, or Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, Cobalt Blue (hue), or Ultramarine Blue, Ivory Black
· Brushes – Assorted filbert bristle brushes (#2 through #8); Assorted round soft brushes (#2 through #8)
· Medium – Linseed Oil, Artist Quality Odorless Mineral Spirits (OMS)
· Painting Palette – Your choice — Masonite, plexiglass, glass, disposable wax paper
· Painting Surface – Canvas, or canvas panel (with acrylic gesso), no smaller than 8×10 or larger than 14×17
· Misc. – Drop-handle painting knife, Palette cups (water jar for acrylics), Cotton rags and/or Paper towels
Oscar Peterson
An alumnus of Pratt Institute and The Art Students League of NY. Studied with leading realist painters as Max Ginsberg and Nelson Shanks, teaches at The Art Students League, NYC and gives private lessons. Award winning portrait artist; exhibits in NY, NJ and Connecticut galleries.