(Online) Introduction to Painting A with Martin Wall

(Online) Introduction to Painting A with Martin Wall

Class | Available

2129 S Street, NW Washington, DC 20008 United States
Online - Zoom
Beginning
4/13/2025-6/15/2025
2:00 PM-5:00 PM EDT on Sun
$495.00

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(Online) Introduction to Painting A with Martin Wall

Class | Available

Introduction to Painting A is the first of a sequence of three Introduction to Painting classes. It is designed to develop the student’s painting skills through an understanding of basic design concepts and principles of visual art.  By emphasizing perceptual awareness and emphasizing hand-eye coordination skills, students will explore the process of painting and how it relates to personal creativity and expression. In addition, this course will offer students an understanding of color and will implement a color-mixing method unique to the Washington Studio School. Students will also be exposed to art references, both historical and contemporary, as they will further one’s understanding of painting. 


What you can expect:

  • Gain knowledge and understanding of using oil paint.

  • Work from observation (still life).

  • Gain knowledge of ala prima painting.

  • Create several paintings with compositions that demonstrate the elements of design and color.


Who is this class for: This class is for those new to painting or those who are looking to refresh their fundamental skills in seeing and painting before moving to the next level.  IT IS STRONGLY recommended that students have some drawing experience before taking a painting class. 



  • Materials List - These are the materials you will need for this class.

    Remote Introduction to Painting Supply List

    • Easel: free-standing or table-top style
    • Canvas/Linen: on stretchers or board; or loose sheets pinned/taped to a board; aprox. 14”x17”
    • and prepared with a gesso ground
    • Palette: Flat wood or glass palette is preferable for oils.
    • Bristle Brushes:
    • Flat #10 or 12 (bristle-width approx. 21-25mm)
    • Filbert #2, 4, and 8 (bristle-width approx. 6, 10, and 15mm)
    • Round #3 and 5 (bristle-width approx. 4 and 6mm)
    • Additional Brights/Flats, Rounds, Filberts - optional
    • Palette Knives: one or more blade-shapes for mixing/applying paint
    • Paint (Traditional Oil Paint):
    • Basic Colors:
    • Titanium White
    • Ivory Black
    • Yellow Ochre
    • Vermillion or Venetian Red
    • Cadmium Red Light/Medium
    • Alizarin Crimson
    • Cadmium Yellow Light/Medium
    • Cadmium Lemon Yellow
    • Phthalo Green or Viridian
    • Ultramarine Blue
    • Cerulean or Sèvres Blue
    • Optional Colors:
    • Mars Black
    • Zinc White
    • Burnt and/or Raw Umber
    • Burnt and/or Raw Sienna
    • Sap Green
    • Oxide of Chromium
    • Indigo
    • Cobalt Blue
    • Prussian Blue
    • Medium/Solvent:
    • Linseed Oil (small bottle)
    • Gamsol or other non-toxic solvent (small bottle)
    • Miscellaneous prep/clean-up items:
    • Rags or paper towels
    • Bar Soap (e.g. Ivory, Dove, or 'brush soap')
    • Small Air-tight Container(s) - for unused paint storage (i.e. baby food jars, take-out condiment containers)
    • Apron/Smock and protective gloves (optional)

    • Tape and/or pushpins - to attach fasten loose canvas sheets/paper to board
    • Pencil and paper