Bring your painting skills to a new level in this four-week course taught by landscape oil painter Hilary Schenker. Learn new ways of seeing and tools for effective expression as you practice value studies, ways of painting light, how to choose a color palette, and more. Students may work in either acrylic or water-mixable oil paint. Each class includes a combination of demonstration, individual direction, and discussion. Reference photos will be provided, or students may bring a reference photo of their choice. Every student will go home with a finished painting perfect to display on their wall or gift to a friend. This course is suitable for first time students or to repeat. Bring an apron or wear clothes suitable for painting in. Suggested supply list is below. Minimum age to participate is 15.
This class meets on four Wednesday evenings:
*September 2, 6pm-8:30pm
*September 9, 6pm-8:30pm
*September 16, 6pm-8:30pm
*September 23, 6pm-8:30pm
Class location is DC Arts Studios in the Takoma section of Washington, DC
6925 Willow St NW, Washington, DC 20012
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 10 so register soon!
Cancellations must be made at least 7 days before the first class.
Paints
Please bring the following materials to the first class.
*Note: Students who prefer to use class materials in class instead of bringing their own have the option to purchase a materials pass for an additional $80. If you would like to purchase a materials pass, please notify me at least four days before the first class, at hilary@hilaryschenker.com.
Paints:
Bring the following colors either in water-mixable oil paints (this is what I use) or in acrylics. You are also welcome to use traditional oils if you work solvent free.
Ultramarine Blue
Phthalo Blue
Cadmium Red (Medium or Dark)
Alizarin Crimson
Lemon Yellow
Cadmium Yellow (Medium or Deep)
Burnt Umber
Titanium White
Optional colors:
Cadmium Red Light
Burnt Sienna
Cerulean blue
Prussian Blue
Yellow Ochre
Brushes :
Either synthetic or natural bristles in a variety of sizes (one detail, one medium flat, one large flat). I recommend these:
Flat #2 (1/4”)
Flat #7 or #8 (1/2”)
Flat #10 or #12 (3/4”)
Round #2 thin detail brush (synthetic)
Optional: Size #7 or #8 filbert
Other:
-One or two 9" x 12" canvases to paint on
-Pad of 9" x 12" canvas paper
-If you're using water-mixable oil paint, bring water-mixable linseed oil
-Roll of freezer paper and some tape to tape it down, to use as a pallet.
-Pallet knife
-Paper or a sketchbook, and a pencil to sketch with
-Roll of paper towels
Bring your painting skills to a new level in this four-week course taught by landscape oil painter Hilary Schenker. Learn new ways of seeing and tools for effective expression as you practice value studies, ways of painting light, how to choose a color palette, and more. Students may work in either acrylic or water-mixable oil paint. Each class includes a combination of demonstration, individual direction, and discussion. Reference photos will be provided, or students may bring a reference photo of their choice. Every student will go home with a finished painting perfect to display on their wall or gift to a friend. This course is suitable for first time students or to repeat. Bring an apron or wear clothes suitable for painting in. Suggested supply list is below. Minimum age to participate is 15.
This class meets on four Wednesday evenings:
*September 2, 6pm-8:30pm
*September 9, 6pm-8:30pm
*September 16, 6pm-8:30pm
*September 23, 6pm-8:30pm
Class location is DC Arts Studios in the Takoma section of Washington, DC
6925 Willow St NW, Washington, DC 20012
CLASS SIZE IS LIMITED TO 10 so register soon!
Cancellations must be made at least 7 days before the first class.
Paints
Please bring the following materials to the first class.
*Note: Students who prefer to use class materials in class instead of bringing their own have the option to purchase a materials pass for an additional $80. If you would like to purchase a materials pass, please notify me at least four days before the first class, at hilary@hilaryschenker.com.
Paints:
Bring the following colors either in water-mixable oil paints (this is what I use) or in acrylics. You are also welcome to use traditional oils if you work solvent free.
Ultramarine Blue
Phthalo Blue
Cadmium Red (Medium or Dark)
Alizarin Crimson
Lemon Yellow
Cadmium Yellow (Medium or Deep)
Burnt Umber
Titanium White
Optional colors:
Cadmium Red Light
Burnt Sienna
Cerulean blue
Prussian Blue
Yellow Ochre
Brushes :
Either synthetic or natural bristles in a variety of sizes (one detail, one medium flat, one large flat). I recommend these:
Flat #2 (1/4”)
Flat #7 or #8 (1/2”)
Flat #10 or #12 (3/4”)
Round #2 thin detail brush (synthetic)
Optional: Size #7 or #8 filbert
Other:
-One or two 9" x 12" canvases to paint on
-Pad of 9" x 12" canvas paper
-If you're using water-mixable oil paint, bring water-mixable linseed oil
-Roll of freezer paper and some tape to tape it down, to use as a pallet.
-Pallet knife
-Paper or a sketchbook, and a pencil to sketch with
-Roll of paper towels
