Foundation Oil Painting - Painting from Life

Aron Hart $912

April 7 - June 11

M, W

6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Gage SLU

Beginner

"No Class: 5/26/2025 (Memorial Day)

Instruction Medium: Oil paint

In the final installment of this three-part foundation oil painting series, students will bring together the skills and techniques developed in the previous classes to paint from the live model. This class focuses on capturing the human form through observation, emphasizing proportion, gesture, anatomy, and the interplay of light and shadow. Students will explore color mixing, layering, and brushwork to create a dynamic and lifelike rendering. The instructor will guide participants through the process, from initial sketching and blocking in shapes to building depth and texture. This hands-on experience provides an opportunity to deepen observational skills, overcome the challenges of working from life, and create a finished, expressive piece that reflects the artist's unique interpretation of the model. By the end of the session, students will leave with increased confidence in their abilities, and a greater appreciation for the art of oil painting from life."

Required Supplies

Artist Grade Oil Paints:

Titanium White (lead white is suggested but not mandatory)
Naples Yellow Light
Yellow Ochre
Light Red (Winsor Newton)
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Burnt Sienna
Raw Umber
Williamsburg Cadmium Green Light
Rembrandt King Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Ivory Black

Supports:

1 - 11”x 14” or 12”x 16” Canvas panel or stretched canvas toned with a neutral gray ground.
1 – 16”x 20” or 18”x 24” Canvas panel or stretched canvas toned with a neutral gray ground.

Brushes: You can bring in your favorite brushes to work with, but in case you need to purchase some here is what I suggest to start with.

1 each of #2, 4, 6, & 8 filbert bristle brushes
1 each of #2, 4 & 6 filbert synthetic brushes
1 each of #4 or #6 round synthetic

* A very good round is the #4 Escoda Modernisia

Other Materials:

Sketch pad and pencil for thumbnail studies and notes
Paint Palette (glass or wooden, be sure the wooden palette is sealed such as a New Wave palette)
2 trowel shaped palette knifes (Dick Blick style #44 is a good size)
Clean absorbent rags (necessary, paper towels won’t work)
Paper towels
Refined Linseed oil
OMS – Odorless Mineral Sprits (Gamsol is preferred)
Solvent tank
1 small jar with lid for medium
2 - 2” Spring clamps or bull dog clips
Masterson Sta-Wet Palette Seal (optional to store and transport a wet palette)
The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver - Studio Cake, 2-5/8 oz
Maul Stick (optional but very handy)