(Online) Introduction to Painting A with Martin Wall

(Online) Introduction to Painting A with Martin Wall

Class | Available

Beginner
1/18/2026-3/22/2026
2:00 PM-5:00 PM EST on Sun
$525.00

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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. All three courses must be completed for the Foundation Certificate Program.

  • Remote Introduction to Painting Supply List

    Supply List for Remote “Introduction to Painting” with Martin Wall

    • Easel

      • Standing or tabletop style

    • Canvas / Linen

      • Approx. 14” × 17” primed sheets

      • A wooden or Homasote board for pinning/taping canvas

      • Alternatively: primed panels or canvas boards

    • Palette

      • Flat wood or glass palette (preferable for oils)

    • Brushes (Bristle)

      • Flat: #10 or #12 (˜ 21–25 mm)

      • Filbert: #2, #4, #8 (˜ 6, 10, 15 mm)

      • Round: #3, #5 (˜ 4, 6 mm)

      • Optional: additional brights, flats, rounds, filberts

    • Palette Knives

      • One or more blade shapes for mixing/applying paint

    • Paint (Traditional Oil)

      • Basic Colors:

        • Titanium White

        • Ivory Black

        • Yellow Ochre

        • Vermilion or Venetian Red

        • Cadmium Red (Light/Medium)

        • Alizarin Crimson

        • Cadmium Yellow (Light/Medium)

        • Cadmium Lemon

        • Phthalo Green or Viridian

        • Ultramarine Blue

        • Cerulean or Sèvres Blue

      • Optional Colors:

        • Mars Black

        • Zinc White

        • Burnt/Raw Umber

        • Burnt/Raw Sienna

        • Sap Green

        • Chromium Oxide

        • Indigo

        • Cobalt Blue

        • Prussian Blue

    • Medium / Solvent

      • Linseed Oil (small bottle)

      • Gamsol or other non-toxic solvent (small bottle)

    • Miscellaneous (Prep & Cleanup)

      • Rags or paper towels

      • Bar soap (e.g., Ivory, Dove, or “brush soap”)

      • Small air-tight containers (for storing unused paint, e.g., baby food jars)

      • Apron/smock and protective gloves (optional)

      • Tape and/or pushpins (to attach loose canvas/paper to board)

      • Pencil and paper