Alla Prima Oil Painting
Fall 2008
For Registration and Class Fee Contact:LifeLearn, West Hartford Continuing Education
(860) 561-6900
Web: http://www.whlifelearn.orgStarts September 23rd, Tuesday Evenings, 6:30 to 9:30
8 weeks, limit 10, Course Number 118, Conard H.S., Room 184Alla Prima Oil Painting
This course will be an immediate and direct approach to oil painting. Students will learn how to build an oil painting within 2-3 hours for the purpose of oil sketching on location and to learn a fast approach of working with oils. There will be a general overview during our first class and discuss supplies needed for Alla Prima Oil Painting and we will watch a video. Students will produce one small oil painting per class during the next seven sessions. Students will be painting from still life set ups at first and photos for the second half of the course, if they prefer.
Supplies
Supplies will be discussed during the first class.
Material fees will vary depending upon the desire of the students.
Easil for West Hartford Class Only
...if you have a French Easel or a portable one, it will be highly recommended that you plan to use it, unless we find the school is supplied with easels for our use
Brushes, Recommended: Filberts 4,6,8,12 and any others you have including bristles, flats, rounds, large and small
Palate Knife, small triangle and larger flat
Oil Paints
Colors Recommended: Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow, An Orange, Ultramarine Blue, A Purple, Paynes Grey, Burnt Sienna, Raw Umber and Titanium White
Modifications acceptable
A Glass Palate (1/4 inch glass) Backed with White Paper
Modifications acceptable
A Primed Canvas for each class;
I recommend 11 x 17, primed masonite is acceptableRags and Paper Towels
Mineral Spirits or Turpenoid if your going green
3 Small Glass Jars
Damar Varnish (optional)
Linseed or Stand Oil (optional)
Apron or work clothing
Bar of Soap
Non-Latex Gloves if desired for cleanliness
Wide Bottle Cap or Medium Cup
System to carry supplies, a wheel cart is recommended