Have you always wanted to paint a family member or friend? I will teach you a direct method of painting. All you need is a little patience, curiosity, and a willingness to make mistakes. With demonstrations and plenty of individual help, you will learn how to mix skin tones, capture expression, and create a finished portrait using a step-by-step approach. I will provide reference photos, or you can work from our own. Supply list will be provided.
SUPPLY LIST PAINTS: Portraits in Oil
Small tubes 37ml
Any brand of Professional Colors is fine, I will be using Gamblin
? Titanium White
? Ultramarine Blue and or Cobalt Blue
? Venetian Red or Cadmium Red Light or Napthol red
? Yellow Ochre
? Raw Umber
? Winsor & Newton Burnt Sienna or Gamblin Transparent Red Earth
? Optional colors: Michael Harding Brilliant Pink, Old Holland Grey Violet,
BRUSHES:
A variety of soft synthetic bristle and synthetic sable brushes. Any brushes
you have or prefer are fine.
I use a variety of round and filbert synthetic brushes from Trekell, Blick, and
Masterstouch ( I have supply images on my website)
www.amygibsonart.com
SURFACES:
? 8x10 or 9x12 canvases or panel Two- 5 packs. For Demos and studies,
I use Hobby Lobby's Watercolor canvas panels. I enjoy the smoother
surface. Centurion oil-primed linen panels are great, too.
PALETTE:
? Palette (Disposable Palette Paper or a Glass Palette)
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS:
? Metal Palette Knife
? Small bottle of Refined linseed oil - any brand
? 2 Small glass jelly jars to put the linseed oil into.
? Paper Towels
? Patience and Curiosity