Beginning and Intermediate Oil Painting

Class Description

In the first two sessions, students will learn about color mixing, color theory, and what makes a good composition. The remaining classes will be spent painting and receiving one-on-one and group instruction. OIL PAINTING SUPPLIES Not everything on this list is absolutely required.  If you have some supplies, please just bring what you already have. PAINT Ultramarine Blue Pthalo Blue Cadmium Red Light Alizarin Crimson Cadmium Yellow Light or Hansa Yellow (it needs to be a lemony color) Yellow Ochre Burnt Sienna Titanium White Optional: Dioxizine Purple, Sap Green BRUSHES #2,6, 8, and 12 flat # 2, #4 round They can be bristle or sable. I prefer sable. You can buy synthetic sable, it works well and is less expensive. You can add more brushes as you see fit. OTHER EQUIPMENT Diamond shaped Palette knife Gamsol or another odorless mineral spirits Painting medium such as Liquin or Gamblin’s Solvent Free Gel Palette- I prefer glass. You can buy glass cutting boards with a smooth side in the kitchen supply area of most stores. Container with a lid to hold turpentine and in to clean brushes (it can be a glass mason jar) Paper towel or rags. I like the blue automotive paper towels. Two to three oil canvases. No larger than 11” x 14.” Supplies can be purchased at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, Peterson Art Center, which is a Dick Blick store. You can also shop Dick Blick online, Cheap Joes, and Jerrys Artarama. NOTE: Please don’t get Artist's Loft paint or plastic palettes. Teacher Bio: Theresa Otteson is a distinguished fine artist whose work captivates audiences across the United States and beyond. A graduate of the University of Utah, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts, laying the foundation for a successful career in the arts. For five years, Theresa served as the education coordinator at the Bountiful Davis Art Center, where she dedicated herself to fostering an appreciation of art among people of all ages. Her passion for teaching led her to leave this role and focus entirely on her artwork, allowing her creativity to flourish. Theresa has exhibited her paintings in numerous galleries nationwide, earning various accolades for her exceptional work. Notable achievements include purchase awards, the Best Portrait award from the International Guild of Realism, and an Exhibition Award from the American Plains Artist. Her artistic talents have also led to commissioned works for esteemed organizations, including the American Heart Association’s Go heART campaign.