Paul Weaver: Water-mixable Oil Landscapes. Saturday 18th July, 10am-4pm

Paul Weaver: Water-mixable Oil Landscapes. Saturday 18th July, 10am-4pm

10am-4pm

At The Memorial Hall Art Studio, Hathaway Lane, Shottery, CV37 9BL

£49

Members Only.

Following on from his recent demonstration in June, Paul will focus on techniques for capturing an impression of the scene directly and quickly, a process often known as 'Alla Prima’. Perfect for working out doors, it allows you to finish a painting in one session while managing the slow drying time of the paint, keeping brushwork lively and colours clean.

Water Mixable Oils have all the qualities of traditional, spirit based oils, but are easier for washing up and without the smell, ideal for studio group practice. If you would rather use traditional spirit base oils, please ensure your thinners are odourless.

Equipment List:

Summer Landscapes in Water-Mixable Oils

Water Mixable Oils have all the qualities of traditional, spirit based oils, but easier for washing up and without the smell, ideal for studio group practice. Paul will focus on the essentials of painting skies, trees, foliage and water, while managing the slow drying time of the paint and keeping colours clean.

DRAWING EQUIPMENT A4 Cartridge sketch pad and 4b pencil or charcoal Oil Paints Paul will be using W&N Artisan water mixable oils, but Cobra is another reputable brand . The Art Society will have a set of paints available for you to use so you can try them or use any colours you do not have yourself.

Paul’s Essentials: French Ultramarine, Cobalt Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Yellow Ochre, Naples Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Cadmium Orange, Burnt Sienna and Titanium White. If you have other colours you would like to try, then please bring them along.

Palette To mix your paints on - Tear-off Paper palettes are very good, 12” x 16” is a useful size.

Brushes Short Flat brushes (synthetic hair, designed for acrylic and Water Soluble Oils) - Size 12 or larger for blocking in and an 8 and 4 for the rest. A size 4 round nylon brush with a good point is handy for final details.

Support I recommend working on board. Primed Canvas boards are available from all good art suppliers. I recommend the primed Loxley boards from Bromleys, Cass Art or Jacksons. Alternatively, mount board, MDF or thick card is also excellent, but will require a few coats of White Acrylic Gesso before painting on. Allow for 2 studies, 10” x 14” is ideal when learning.

Easel You will need something to hold your board firmly while painting - a table top easel or Pochade Box if you have one and prefer to sit, or a standing easel. Note: there are plenty of standing easels in the studio.

REFERENCE Some reference will be available, but please feel free to bring photos of simple summer landscape subjects. Trees, distance, a farm track or simple barn, a river, sunlight and shadows if you have them.

Useful Extras

A large water pot for final washing of brushes. Low tack masking tape. Plenty of old rag &kitchen towel to wipe brushes on and take paint off with if required. Overalls or apron -remember that oils can get messy, so please protect your clothes!

Getting your work home

Oil paint can stay wet for up to a week if applied thickly, so plan how you will travel home. Wet panel carriers are an option, search online for these, or it might be easier to put an old sheet or newspaper over the back seat or boot of the car.

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Refreshments will be provided but please bring your own lunch and mug.