Join Mitchell Villa and explore the rich, vibrant world of oil painting. This class provides a supportive environment where you can learn foundational techniques, experiment with different styles, and refine your skills. With step-by-step guidance, you'll gain confidence in mixing colors, mastering brushwork, and creating stunning paintings. Whether you're trying oils for the first time or looking to refresh your abilities, this class is perfect for artists at any stage. Learn more about your instructor at www.mitchellvilla.com

What to Expect:

• Obtain a solid foundation in oil painting, setting you up for continued growth and experimentation in your artistic journey.
• Engage in experimentation-based learning through exploration of different styles and approaches to find your personal preferences.
• Receive personalized feedback to help improve your technique and develop your own style.

Classes Will Cover:

• Types of Oil Paints: Understanding different types (student vs. artist grade) and their characteristics.
• Mediums and Solvents: Introduction to mediums and solvents used in oil painting.
• Brushes and Tools: Overview of various brushes, palette knives, and other essential tools.
• Painting Surfaces: Different supports like canvas and wood panels, and how to prepare them.
• Color Mixing: Learning how to mix colors to create a wide range of hues and tones.
• Brushwork: Techniques for different brushstrokes, including blending, scumbling, and glazing.
• Studio Safety and Cleanup: Proper handling of oil paints, solvents, and safe cleaning practices.
• Drying and Storage: How to care for your artwork and manage drying times.

Course Materials List:

Substrates

• Mixed media sketchbook
• 1-2 painting supports (your choice of canvas or wood panel, minimum size 16 x 20 inches, prepared and ready for paint)

Easel

• free-standing easel or tabletop easel (your preference)

Brushes

• A range of your favorite brushes, including #6 and #14 flat brushes

Basics

• Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
• Fine-tip Sharpie
• Ruler
• Masking tape
• Shop towel or paper towel
• Jar for mineral spirits
• Jar for medium
• Palette
• Palette knife

Paint:

• Titanium White
• Burnt Umber
• Black
• Yellow Ochre
• Ultramarine Blue or Cobalt
• Napthol Red or Cadmium Red
• Hansa Yellow or Cadmium Yellow
• Alizarin Crimson
• Ultramarine Violet
• Phthalo Green
• Payne’s Grey
• Sap Green

Medium and Mineral Spirits:

• Stand oil or Galkyd Gel (tube)
• Gamsol or similar odorless mineral spirits