A Workshop In Colour and Oil Painting

This workshop will examine the elemental principals involved within Oil Painting. Inquiring into the fundamentals of oil painting for further exploration, studies will be directed at colour theory and traditional oil painting techniques.

SESSION 1

Fundamentals of Color Theory and Color Wheel Creation

  • Discussing materials needed to begin oil painting

  • Basic principles of color theory

  • Creating a color wheel

Exploration of Limited Palettes and Color Chart Creation

  • Overview of Limited Palettes

  • Creating a Warm/Cool Color Chart

  • Discussion and Analysis

SESSION 2

Applying Classical Techniques to Paint a Still Life

  • Introduction to classical techniques of still life painting

  • Sketching and underpainting

Applying Classical Techniques to Paint a Still Life (continued)

  • Continuing the still life painting

  • Final Touches and Reflection

  • Review and Critique

After completing the course you will have;

  • Made a colour wheel to use as reference for future painting.

  • Made a colour chart to further understand colour mixing. 

  • Created a still life painting using classical techniques.

  • Leave with a comprehensive understanding and confidence to continue your Oil Painting journey.

If you already have experience in Oil Panting but would like to have a guided lesson in Still Life Painting you could just come for Session 2.

The materials and oil colours used in this course are as follows. I will supply all materials needed but please feel free to purchase or bring your own colours and/or materials.

Oil Paints: 

Cadmium Yellow or Lemon Yellow, Cadmium Red or Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue or Phthalo Blue, Titanium white, Ivory Black, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna, Yellow Ochre.

Materials:

1 x flat brush and 1 x round brush (1cm width), palette knife, palette*, A4 canvas paper or board, painting medium (linseed oil), brush cleaner/paint solvent (turpentine), rags or paper towel. 

* Your palette can be anything from a piece of perspex, a piece of glass, a plastic palette or palette pad. If you bring your own please keep no bigger than A3

The painting course will be $150 per person per session. It would be great if you can come to to both sessions in order but if you miss one or cant make it you can come to a session at a later date to continue the course. You can book via the links bellow or pay cash on the day but if so please RSVP.

The course will be held on the first 2 Saturdays of each Month from 11am-6pm with a 1 Hour Break.

The sessions will take place in my studio which is the green door with “ENTRY” above it on the corner of Beach and James Street in Fremantle.

BYO snacks and drinks. There are good food options available at Sunshine Harvester Works which is just across the road from the studio.

Please wear appropriate clothing that you wont mind getting a little paint on :)

Painting Workshop Continued

Every Thursday evening from 6-9pm I am having Oil Painting sessions where you can continue to paint your still life or work on something new. I will be working on my own paintings so these sessions are mostly self guided but I will be there to help you if you need it. Often it is hard to set up a space to paint at home so this is a good opportunity to continue use my studio and to keep on painting.

These sessions are $50pp or $75pp if you need materials. Please RSVP if you wish to attend.