1 DAY STUDIO OIL PAINTING INTENSIVE (Todd Bonita)
1 DAY STUDIO OIL PAINTING INTENSIVE
(10am - 3pm) Limit 15 ($100)
This one day, intensive painting class will introduce you to the classical approach of creating monochromatic, grissaille underpaintings. This time-tested technique pre-dates the Renaissance and has been modified over 600 years and has found its practice in the hands of artists like Andrew Wyeth, Vermeer and Rembrandt. We will complete a single painting using raw umber and white, slowing down to completely dissect and comprehend the steps of drawing, design and value sensitivity. Our goal will be to simplify the painting process and create a work with mood, atmosphere and poetic depth. This is packed with valuable information that has been passed down through centuries by the great masters.
(10am - 3pm) Limit 15 ($100)
This one day, intensive painting class will introduce you to the classical approach of creating monochromatic, grissaille underpaintings. This time-tested technique pre-dates the Renaissance and has been modified over 600 years and has found its practice in the hands of artists like Andrew Wyeth, Vermeer and Rembrandt. We will complete a single painting using raw umber and white, slowing down to completely dissect and comprehend the steps of drawing, design and value sensitivity. Our goal will be to simplify the painting process and create a work with mood, atmosphere and poetic depth. This is packed with valuable information that has been passed down through centuries by the great masters.
REGISTER:
Contact Todd Bonita
Phone: (603) 819 -9100
Email: [email protected]
Please bring to first class:
SYLLABUS
Introduction, Design, Drawing and underpainting demonstration
Supply List
(I buy my supplies at Jerrysartarama.com, Dickblick.com, Cheapjoes.com, Utrecht.com)
Please bring a table easel or portable standing easel...I have extras if you don't have one so please let me know if you need one.
Pallet
I recommend a wood pallet. I have glass too for one of my boxes...try to avoid paper pallets.
Paint
Very simply put you only need two colors; Raw umber and a quick dry white. Most brand manufacturers make a quick dry white and most are pretty good. I like Gamblins Fastmat, Winsor and Newtons Underpainting white or my favorite is Winsor and Newtons, Griffin Alkyd Titanium white.
* Alkyd Titanium White (Alkyd is a quick dry paint that plays nice with oils).
* Raw umber. I like Gamblins but most pro grades are good.
(Pro-tip: Winton is student grade, please do n ot buy this as it is filled with a lot of binder and less pigment)
Painting surface
Canvas, canvas or linen mounted on board or gessoed wood panel...I recommend (8x10”) or (9x12”). Please don't use the Michaels gessoed panels that are super slick. I use Masonite panels that I prime with Oil primer by Gambin. Two coats = perfect!
Brushes
*Assortment of bristle brushes (I suggest medium and small sizes in three styles: Flats, Rounds and Filberts. I mostly use Robert Simmons Signet series flats #3, #6)
*Small synthetic rounds for details. (I suggest Winsor and Newton Septre Gold 2 in the 404 series...size 4 and / or size 6)
* I also use chip brushes, quarter inch, half inch or up to two inch for broad areas. These are the cheapo type you get from the hardware store for about a dollar.
Other
*Trowel type Pallet knife
****Gamsol (Turpentine substitute) with container or medium glass jar (No turps aloud in studio, sorry, please use Gamsol.
*paper towels (Blue shop towels are the best)
*Soft pencil, eraser and sketchbook
*Ruler, straight edge or a mahl stick (something to make straight lines with is handy)
*Artist paint box for supplies
*Wet paint carrier. I love the PanelPaks...they are lightweight and convenient or you could use a pizza box.
**(I have extras of everything so please do not stress or panic if you can’t something etc…For best deals, shop online at Jerrys Artarama, Dick Blick, Utrecht or Cheap Joes.
Recommended reading
www.toddbonita.com
www.toddbonitagallery.com
Contact Todd Bonita
Phone: (603) 819 -9100
Email: [email protected]
Please bring to first class:
- One 8x10” canvas or panel.
- Art Supplies (List is below syllabus)
- Handmade Value scale with nine values
SYLLABUS
Introduction, Design, Drawing and underpainting demonstration
- Introductions, Discussion of process and its history, our objective, tools and goals.
- Underpainting demonstration. (Illuminating the merits of drawing, design and value).
- Students set up and work on under paintings while Todd provides side-by-side easel assistance.
- Final critique.
Supply List
(I buy my supplies at Jerrysartarama.com, Dickblick.com, Cheapjoes.com, Utrecht.com)
Please bring a table easel or portable standing easel...I have extras if you don't have one so please let me know if you need one.
Pallet
I recommend a wood pallet. I have glass too for one of my boxes...try to avoid paper pallets.
Paint
Very simply put you only need two colors; Raw umber and a quick dry white. Most brand manufacturers make a quick dry white and most are pretty good. I like Gamblins Fastmat, Winsor and Newtons Underpainting white or my favorite is Winsor and Newtons, Griffin Alkyd Titanium white.
* Alkyd Titanium White (Alkyd is a quick dry paint that plays nice with oils).
* Raw umber. I like Gamblins but most pro grades are good.
(Pro-tip: Winton is student grade, please do n ot buy this as it is filled with a lot of binder and less pigment)
Painting surface
Canvas, canvas or linen mounted on board or gessoed wood panel...I recommend (8x10”) or (9x12”). Please don't use the Michaels gessoed panels that are super slick. I use Masonite panels that I prime with Oil primer by Gambin. Two coats = perfect!
Brushes
*Assortment of bristle brushes (I suggest medium and small sizes in three styles: Flats, Rounds and Filberts. I mostly use Robert Simmons Signet series flats #3, #6)
*Small synthetic rounds for details. (I suggest Winsor and Newton Septre Gold 2 in the 404 series...size 4 and / or size 6)
* I also use chip brushes, quarter inch, half inch or up to two inch for broad areas. These are the cheapo type you get from the hardware store for about a dollar.
Other
*Trowel type Pallet knife
****Gamsol (Turpentine substitute) with container or medium glass jar (No turps aloud in studio, sorry, please use Gamsol.
*paper towels (Blue shop towels are the best)
*Soft pencil, eraser and sketchbook
*Ruler, straight edge or a mahl stick (something to make straight lines with is handy)
*Artist paint box for supplies
*Wet paint carrier. I love the PanelPaks...they are lightweight and convenient or you could use a pizza box.
**(I have extras of everything so please do not stress or panic if you can’t something etc…For best deals, shop online at Jerrys Artarama, Dick Blick, Utrecht or Cheap Joes.
Recommended reading
- Art Spirit by Robert Henri
- Alla Prima 2, (Everything I know about painting) by Richard Schmid
- Hawthorn on Painting by Charles Hawthorn
- Drawing on the right side of the brain by Betty Edwards
- Composition of outdoor painting by Edgar Payne
- Carlsons guide to landscape painting by John Carlson
- Landscape Painting: Essential concepts by Mitchell Albala
- Landscape Painting inside and out by Kevin MacPherson
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www.toddbonitagallery.com
