Oil Painting From Life with Chris Hanson | Wed 6-9pm| 2/25-4/1 | Spring 2026

Oil Painting From Life with Chris Hanson | Wed 6-9pm| 2/25-4/1 | Spring 2026

Painting | Available

107 East Deer Park Road Dix Hills, NY 11746 United States
Studio 2
Beginner, Intermediate
2/25/2026-4/1/2026
6:00 PM-9:00 PM EST on Wed
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450.00 USD
Member Discount Available

Oil Painting From Life with Chris Hanson | Wed 6-9pm| 2/25-4/1 | Spring 2026

Painting | Available

Perfect for beginners eager to explore oil painting!
This course offers a step-by-step introduction to the “indirect painting” technique, using still life as our subject. You'll start with a limited-palette underpainting to lay the foundation, then build your piece week by week—layering color, form, and detail—until your final painting is complete. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity!

  • Class 1 – Indirect Painting – Foundation layer
    Chris will provide a brief introduction to oil painting and will demonstrate how to plan out a composition by creating a limited palette under-painting. The creation of a strong foundation layer will be our primary goal with this lesson.

    Class 2 – Indirect Painting – Black and white layer
    Chris will introduce you to paint-mixing and matching exercises in this class. He will use this information to help transform your under-painting into a Grisaille layer, which is a composition made of black and white tones. Refining the subject's proportions and values will be our primary goal of this lesson.

    Class 3 - Indirect Painting – 1st Color layer
    Chris will introduce color tinting techniques in this class. This will add realistic looking form and color to their black and white painting layer.

    Class 4 - Indirect Painting – 2nd Color layer

    Chris will introduce color glazing techniques in this class. This will push the established color layer further.

    Class 5 - Indirect Painting – Finishing layer
    Chris will assist all students with completing their paintings in this class. We will concentrate on finishing any unresolved portions of their canvas, refine edges, and add final details to make their painting pop.
  • Supply List

    The products listed below are examples of the various items you will need to start your oil painting
    journey. These are suggestions, however, you are free to make your own choices as far as branding,
    sizing, expense etc. If you would like to substitute a particular supply for another, bring it to my attention
    and we can discuss if it will be appropriate for the class.

    -Required Supplies-
    1. Stretched Canvas/Canvas panels

    You will need to purchase 1-2 stretched canvases/canvas panels for this class.
    Suggestions:
    -Ampersand Gessobord 11x14 or 12x16
    2. Oil paint
    Brand suggestions:
    -Winsor and Newton or Gamblin oil paints.
    Pigments Suggestions:
    -Titanium White, Ivory Black, Cadmium Red, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Burnt
    Umber.
    Set Suggestions:
    -Winsor & Newton - Winton Oil Color Paint, Basic Set, 10 x 21ml Tubes
    3. Paint brushes
    I would suggest a range of sizes and types of brushes to begin with. I would also recommend long handle
    brushes if possible. 3 of each type in varying sizes should be fine to start with.
    Individual Suggestions:
    -Flat brush (squared-off brush tip): differing sizes, small to medium.
    -Filbert brush (rounded tip): differing sizes, small to medium.
    -Detail brush (fine tip): Meant for small details.
    Set Suggestions:
    -Creative Mark Pro-Stroke: Studio Complete Set of 20, Premium White Bristle Brushes
    -Blick Essentials Value Brush Set - Assorted Brushes, Brown Nylon, Set of 12
    4. Medium
    Helps flow of paint and will be needed for multi-layer painting techniques.
    Suggestions:
    -Gamblin solvent-free gel: Increases paint flow, aides glazing techniques, shortens drying times without
    fumes.
    5. Palette knife
    For paint mixing and application.
    Suggestions:
    -Blick Painting Knife - Small Spade 46
    6. Paint thinner
    Cleans brushes with limited fumes.

    Suggestions:
    -Gamblin Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits - 4.2 oz bottle
    7. Containers
    You will need 2 small air tight containers. One to hold your medium and another for your Gamsol (paint
    thinner).
    8. Palette
    You will need a palette to mix your paint. Make sure that the palette you choose is big enough to hold all
    your colors and has ample space for color mixing.
    Suggestions:
    -New Wave Palette - Disposable Palette, Grey Pad, Handheld, 11" x 16"
    9. Paper towels or rag
    Used for mark making and cleaning brushes during painting process.

    -Optional supplies-
    10. Personal Item

    This is a still-life painting course, if you would like to add a personal item to the still-life, please feel free
    to bring one along with your supplies.
    11. Brush cleaner soap
    Helps clean brushes thoroughly after painting session. Provides longevity to you brushes.
    Suggestions:
    -The Masters Brush Cleaner and Preserver - Studio Cake, 2-5/8 oz
    12. Proportional divider
    Helps measure accurate proportions.
    Suggestions:
    -Derwent Scale Divider
    13. Pencil/eraser
    For drawing.

    Most of these supplies can be found at www.jerrysartarama.com or www.dickblick.com
Christopher Hanson