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
For the student with some previous experience in watercolor, this class will further develop technical skills and understanding of the medium. Students will investigate various subject matter including landscapes, still life and portraiture. Students are encouraged to explore their individual subject interests.
Students in this course will explore all avenues of the watercolor medium including washes, dry brush and all skills related to the application of watercolor. All aspects of drawing and composition per the watercolor medium will be covered. The primary subject will be landscape, although, do not rule out the possibility of using live models and/or still life. New students: please bring a previously created piece to the first class. This class is ideal for those who have previously studied under Mr. Sakson and for those who have taken Beginning to Intermediate Watercolor courses.
Charcoal Sticks Willow or Vine: medium to hard
Charcoal Sticks Compressed: Hard and soft; round or square sticks
Graphite or ebony pencils
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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 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.
Materials List
Canvas
Pre Stretched canvas available at art stores sizes: 8 x 10, 16 x 20
( Keep them to a manageable size so you can transport them more easily)
Canvas paper which comes in pads of various sizes that can be taped to a board (You will need to supply your own board if you use this type of canvas)
Canvas Boards very cheap and easily transported
Brushes I would suggest a combination of brushes:
Bristle: Flat size 6,or8 , Filbert size 6 or 8 ,(which is slightly rounded sides), round sizes 6, 8, & 10, and a fan brush ( I would suggest a couple of each, and a large flat synthetic 2 inch brush for wide areas of painting. You can buy this kind of brush at home depot or Lowes.
Synthetic brushes :
For oil the same types mentioned for bristle, you want some synthetic brushes for oil.
And again look at what they have online at Dick Blick or ASW art supplies to get an idea what they look like.
I use a variety of synthetic round brushes from 4 through 8 or 9
Other items you will need:
ORDERLESS Turpentine, Linseed oil, medium cups, rag paper towels, palette knife (plastic is fine),palette ( disposable is fine which gives you about 50 sheets in each one so get the largest you can find).
Colors: (Student grades are fine The Windsor Newton Winton colors are fine)
White (lots of white) I use permalba white or zinc white
Cadmium yellow medium
Cadmium red medium
Yellow ochre
Burnt umber
Burnt sienna
Viridian green
Prussian blue
Ultramarine blue or French ultramarine blue
Cobalt blue
Cerulean blue
Permanent Alizarin Crimson or Quinacridone red
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
