Adult Classes in Moorestown
Think you know nothing about color, want to have a working understanding to bring your creations to life. Then come and join Artist Don Stephens to learn the concepts and basic processes of water based painting. Color theory basics Primary, Secondary and Tertiary and all other color movements. The understanding of surfaces and there preparation including canvas construction; also, you will be challenged through the study of Still Life Painting. Mixed Media will also be a major exponent of the overall process in this creative endeavor
Standard Drawing Board( can hold 18x24 surface)
Art Bin or Tool Boxes
Surfaces
18x20 1 Bristol Paper Pad, 1 Newsprint Pad, 1 canvas Paper Pad, 1 Watercolor Pad
(more surfaces will be discussed during sessions, will be stretching canvas)
Pencils
Assortment of hard and soft charcoal and graphite pencils (student packs will do)
Markers Black Sharpie and assorted colors, Black ball point pens
Erasers
Kneaded, Plastic, Gum, Rubber, Pink Pearl (any others that will work for you)
Brushes
An assortment of brushes will be best; also expense is up to the artist
Student Grade utensils work well for study of an artist! Bring any and all you have at home
Rounds- small, medium and Large –Bristle (hogs hair), Sable
Brights - small, medium and Large –Bristle (hogs hair), Sable
Flats - small, medium and Large –Bristle (hogs hair), Sable
Fan - small, medium and Large –Bristle (hogs hair), Sable
2 ox hair or nylon house painting brushes 1”to 3”
Assortment of Plastic or Metal Palette Knifes
Paint: Expenses are high on paint so choose wisely, Student grade will help
Remember you will be painting in 9 out of the 10 sessions
Gesso(used as primer for surfaces Larger the Better)
Titanium White, cadmium or Lemon Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Phthalo Blue, Cobolt Blue
Alizarin Crimson or Cadmium Red, Burnt Sienna, Violet, Mars Black
Palette and other equipment the larger your palette the better try to remember this and your expenses
Plastic Palette or Metal pan shallow depth or aluminum pans or paper palettes
Egg cartons (not paper type), Even medium to Large glass palette (old stereo case door)
Paper Towels, Spray bottle, plastic cups, Plastic container with lid
To hold water, Box cutter and scissors, Sponges (assorted), Masken Tape 1”
Plastic or Metal Clips –
Soap either Dish detergent or Brush soap from art store
no class on April 15
1. Pencil (F grade is good); kneaded eraser and/or pink pearl eraser
2. A watercolor block or watercolor paper and a drawing board
3. Tape---artist white or masking
4. A stapler
5. 2 or more round brushes, #3 or larger
6. At least l flat brush and an old toothbrush
7. Palette
8. Container for water
9. Paints---regardless of brand, it is always a better value to buy artist grade and not student grade
10. Hair dryer (blow dryer); paper towels
11. Masters Brush Soap
Other materials---these are helpful but not necessary; salt, sponge,
drinking straws, butter knife, single edge razor blade
This is a course for students interested in discovering and expanding on the fundamentals of oil painting. The focus of this class will be color, space, gesture and producing an engaging composition within a painting. Students will have the ability to paint directly from interesting still life setups. Classes will also consist of independent work, open discussions, and influences from the master artists. Previous drawing experience is helpful.A materials list will be provided.
Oil Colors:
The paints listed below are recommended for a basic palette. Some paints can run a bit higher in price, so similar paints maybe substituted.
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Yellow Ochre
Lemon Yellow
Cadmium Red Medium
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue
Viridian Green
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Canvas:
Pre-stretched & pre-primed canvas or canvas boards (examples of preferred sizes: 9”x 12” – 11”x14”)
Brushes:
Variety of sizes of round, filbert & flat
Mediums:
Weber ORDORLESS turpenoid only (No turpentine or Natural Turpenoid please)
Small bottle of Linseed Oil (optional)
Miscellaneous:
Palette
Palette Knives
Rags or Paper Towels
2 Large empty jars with lids
Masters Brush Soap
Water color brushes
Rounds (Synthetic white or mixed sable and synthetic Robert Simmons or Windsor Newton) Number 4
Number 6
Flats
1/4 inch
Water Colors 5ml tubes either Windsor Newton Artist Grade tubes /or Cottman
Alizarin Crimson
French Ultramarine
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Cadmium Orange
Cadmium Red
Cadmium yellow
Cerulean Blue
Cobalt Blue
Prussian Blue
Sap Green
Viridian Green
Yellow Ochre
Chinese White
Quinacridone Gold
Quinacridone Red
Quinacridone Magenta
Paper
Arches Water Color Blocks 140lbs. Cold Press 14" x 20"
All Purpose Drawing Pad 16" x 20"
Pencils
H or HB Pencil (hard graphite)
B Pencil (soft graphite)
Other related supplies for those taking my landscape Classes
Hat
Water Container
Chair
Water or something to drink while on location
Easel if you so desire or support to elevate your paper while you work
Masters Brush Soap
Bring your knick knacks and memorabilia to create your own masterpieces out of various diverse elements. Class will include exercises to loosen up, make mistakes on purpose, and create "happy accidents. Instructor will provide an overview of artists since Picasso who have successfully used collage as an art medium. There will be plenty of time to complete several projects in paper-based collages and built assemblages.
This class is for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced students. Learn how the use of line, mass, curves and contrast are used to realistically demonstrate form, emotions and movement in the human figure and portrait. Students will be taught proportion, planes, structure, volume and basic anatomy. We will be working from a life model to study both the figure and the portrait.
MATERIALS:
canvas panel or stretched canvas (examples of preferred sizes: 9”x 12” – 11” 14”)
bristle brushes (variety of sizes of round, filbert & flat)
ORDORLESS turpenoid (No turpentine or Natural Turpenoid please)
container for turpeniod
paper towels or paint rag
refined linseed oil
disposable palette
Masters Brush Soap
OIL PAINT FOR LIMITED PALETTE:
Titanium White
French Ultramarine
Venetian Red or Vermillion Red
Ivory Black
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Violet Quinacridone (landscape)
OPTIONAL COLORS FOR FULL PALETTE:
Alizarin Crimson
Sap Green
Olive Green
Cobalt Blue
Cerrluan Blue
Naples Yellow
Cadmium Red
Cadmium Yellow
Cadmium Orange
OPTIONAL:
Sable Brushes or Sable Blend Brushes (various sizes)
drawing supply list:
General Charcoal Pencils (4B or 2B)
Vine Charcoal Sticks (soft)
White Sketch Pad or Newsprint Pad, 18" x 24"
Kneaded Eraser
4th Week of Class:
Tinted Charcoal Paper, 18”x 24” (Single Sheets or Strathmore Pad of Assorted Tints)
White Charcoal Pencil
Drawing skills are essential in order to excel in any other 2 & 3 dimensional art media. This course is ideal for artists at the beginning of their creative endeavors and also for those looking to reconnect with their abilities. This class, open to all levels, is designed to instruct the student in the fundamental techniques of drawing. Individual attention will be given to each student so that he or she may develop at his or her own pace. Students will investigate the idea of drawing as a foundation of painting as well as its importance in the making of all art.
WE WILL BE DOING A GREAT DEAL OF WORK SO BUY DOUBLE OR AS NEEDED
Charcoal Sticks Willow or Vine: medium to hard
Charcoal Sticks Compressed: Hard and soft; round or square sticks
Pencils:
Graphite or ebony pencils
Hb ---- H-----6b; assorted through these leads
Charcoal pencils - Hard and soft
Chamois Cloth or Paper Towels
Shading Stump or Q-Tips
Erasers: Gum or Kneaded, Pink, Staedler plastic white/yellow
Newsprint: 2-4 pads, 18x24 no smaller
Drawing Board that will hold 18x24 paper
Memory and or Sketchbook 8.5”x11”or larger
Masking Tape: 1 or 2 rolls
Sand paper: block or pad
Rags for end-of-class clean up
Man made and natural items each week so that we all can enjoy and explore together. So pull out those broken, tired, old and strange items-trash picking is encouraged!
This class will help experienced painters widen their understanding of painting process. Topics may include: old master and modern oil techniques; basic earth color and prismatic palettes; direct/ indirect painting; variety of painting mediums; and subtleties with light, shade, texture & transparency. Mr. Bender tailors instruction based on the needs of students and will offer instruction on refining things like drawing, perspective, composition or color while also making the act of painting an enjoyable experience. A clothed model will be available in the Portrait Class. Plein air landscape on the immediate property and still life are also a possibility depending on circumstances.
Canvas panel or stretched canvas (examples of preferred sizes: 9”x 12” – 11” 14”)
bristle brushes (variety of sizes of round, filbert & flat)
ORDORLESS turpenoid (No turpentine or Natural Turpenoid please)
container for turpeniod
paper towels or paint rag
refined linseed oil
disposable palette
Masters Brush Soap
OIL PAINT FOR LIMITED PALETTE:
Titanium White
French Ultramarine
Venetian Red or Vermillion Red
Ivory Black
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Violet Quinacridone (landscape)
OPTIONAL COLORS FOR FULL PALETTE:
Alizarin Crimson
Sap Green
Olive Green
Cobalt Blue
Cerrluan Blue
Naples Yellow
Cadmium Red
Cadmium Yellow
Cadmium Orange
OPTIONAL:
Sable Brushes or Sable Blend Brushes (various sizes)
Acrylic preferred but oil is ok, any colors in addition to black and white
Acrylic mat medium and gloss medium. Or Turpenoid and oil for oil
Brushes - various sizes, round and flat, up to 1 ½ to 2 1/2 inch depending on canvas size
Also sponges or rags for applying colors too.
1-2 canvases each class, stretched or unstretched. Or paper, (larger is better)
For unprimed canvas you can prime with clear gesso ( if you want to keep the canvas looks unprimed ) or white or colored gesso.
Palette
Palette knives
Jars or plastic containers for mixing and saving paints
Rags for cleaning
charcoal, pencil
Water sprayer
Masters Brush Soap
A lot of enthusiasm
In this course, students will gain a solid foundation in the medium of watercolor. Students will work from the landscape as well as still life. The use and care of materials also will be addressed. Students should bring a sketchbook, drawing board, masking tape and one full sheet of 140 lb. watercolor paper to the first class.
no class on Memorial Day
Sketchbook: either 5 ½”x8 ½” or larger
#2 pencil
Kneaded eraser
1 sheet 140lb. cold press watercolor paper
11”x15” Roll of 3/4” masking tape
Drawing board: masonite or wood panel (20” x 30”)
Large plastic container for water Roll of paper towels and toilet paper 18” ruler Portfolio for paper and finished work Watercolor paints in tubes*
Cadmium red hue Ultramarine Blue Cadmium Yellow Payne’s Gray Watercolor brushes*:
flat, #8 round, #12 round
Large plastic palette with lid*
Masters Brush Soap
* You may bring your own materials but I will have the marked materials for sale at reasonable prices
no class on Memorial Day
