THIS IS A WEEKLY IN-PERSON CLASS

** 6 Sessions**

Date: Sat, Sept. 7 - Oct. 12
Time: 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Price: $450.00 early bird price, $500.00 starting July 1st

Oil painting essentials offers students the core techniques, materials, and principles of oil painting. This course provides a hands-on exploration of color mixing, brushwork, composition, and perspective, empowering students to create vibrant and expressive works of art on canvas. Through practical demonstrations and guided projects, students will develop the skills and confidence needed to unleash their creativity in oil painting. By the end of the course, students will have the skills and confidence to create their own compelling oil paintings, whether they're beginners or intermediate artists seeking to refine their craft.

Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with our [Studio/Refund Policy] before proceeding. When completing the registration form [HERE], ensure to include students' names. Upon approval, a confirmation email will be sent, detailing the preferred payment options—Zelle, Venmo, or Apple Cash. If you don't receive a response within 24 hours, PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM/JUNCK FOLDER. Your cooperation is appreciated, and we look forward to welcoming you!

Payment methods:

Zelle: livandchiuartstudio@gmail.com
Venmo: @livandchiuartstudio
Apple Cash: 510-289-5472

Supply List

• Brushes (flat or filbert are recommended, but you may use any variety of tip)

  • 2 bristle brushes, size 4 or 5

  • 1 bristle brush, size 6

  • 1 – 2 bristle brushes, size 2

  • 1 fan brush, bristle

  • 1 taklon brush, size 4 - 5

  • 1 large bristle brush

• Canvas

  • 7 canvases or boards, no smaller than 9” x 12” and no larger than 18” x 24”.

• Paint

  • Titanium White or Titanium-Zinc White

  • Naples Yellow Hue

  • Cadmium Yellow Light or other light/medium yellow

  • Cadmium Red Light or other light/medium red

  • Permanent Rose or Permanent Alizarin Crimson

  • Sap Green or Olive Green

  • Ultramarine Blue or Pthalo Blue

  • Dioxazine Purple or Quinacridone Violet

  • Raw Umber or Burnt Umber

  • Optional colors: Cadmium Orange, Viridian, Cerulean Blue, Transparent Red Iron Oxide

• Other supplies

  • Palette or palette paper

  • Palette knife

  • Gamsol/Turpenoid or other odorless mineral spirits

  • Metal brush washer or glass jar for holding mineral spirits

  • Paper towels