Oil Painting Class: Capturing Spring in San Francisco
May 3 - May 17
Dates: Saturdays, May 3, 10, 17
From 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Spring in San Francisco through the art of oil painting. In this immersive three-Saturday workshop, you’ll capture delicate blooms nestled in the iconic fog, sweeping Bay views, and the charm of the City’s world-class architecture. Utilizing the picturesque setting of Fort Mason, we’ll embrace the opportunity to paint outdoors (“all’aperto”) when weather allows, with possible
Guided by Michael Wong, a beloved instructor from our C.I.A.O. program, you’ll learn techniques in oil painting using portable wooden easels, allowing you to fully engage with the stunning scenery.
Unleash your creativity and capture the vibrant spirit of San Francisco’s Spring!
This is the list of materials for the class:
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cadmium or Hansa Yellow
- Yellow Ochre
- Cadmium or Naphthol Red
- Alizarin Crimson
- Burnt Umber
- Burnt Sienna
- Titanium White
- Cobalt Blue
-
Sap Green
Additionally:
- Phthalo Blue
- Naples Yellow or Nickel Titanate Yellow
- Raw Sienna
Sets can provide a good value and can approximate the above palette
Please get water mixable oil paint. We will thin paint with water.
Support:
- At least three primed 8″ x 10″ canvas boards recommended.
Stretched canvas, linen boards, and hard boards can also be used but 8″ x 10″ max size and must be gessoed/primed and specified ready for oil painting.
Brushes:
- Stiff, synthetic brushes recommended
Natural bristles brushes not recommended for use with water - Fan Brush
- Round Brush size 6
- Flat Brush size 6
- Bright Brush size 6
- Filbert Brush size 6
- Small Palette knife (Richeson sizes 804 or 808 are good choices)
- Additionally, a Liner Brush, Round Size 0 or 1, and/or an extra Fan Brush are good additions.
