Oil Painting in the Colorist Tradition

The Colorist method of painting is a unique way of mixing all colors directly on the canvas rather than on the palette. As a result, paintings shine with a glow and freshness that cannot be achieved through traditional mixing. In this course, students will learn to prepare their picture with the proper base colors into which they will mix subsequent colors to achieve the accurate mixtures they are seeking. Like magic, paintings swiftly come alive with stunning vibrance. Through demonstrations by the instructor as well as practice at the easel, students will come away with a deep understanding of light and shadow and color mixing that will fortify their performance when practicing on their own.

About the instructor Paul Abeleira is a graduate of Western’s Visual Arts program. He continues his own studies in still life and portraiture in workshops  in New York, Wisconsin and Arizona, and has instructed artists in many facets of visual arts. Paul has taught at TAP for over 10 years and has received positive responses from his students who characterize him as a sensitive coach with a broad range of skills and knowledge. He is committed to making the learning experience worthwhile.

Thursday evenings from 6-9pm

November 7, 14, 21 & 28, 2024

Instructor: Paul Abeleira

Location: Cocker Fulton Studio

$180 + materials

Maximum of 10 students

MATERIALS

(Please note that all materials are a recommended guide. Similar variations are accepted.)

CANVAS

4 canvases, 8 x 10 inches – 11 x 14 inches—can be stretched, canvas boards or primed panels

TRADTIONAL OIL COLORS (water mixable oils accepted, though not preferred):

Titanium White

Cadmium Yellow Medium

Yellow Ochre

Cadmium red light

Alizarin Crimson or Permanent Rose

Viridian

Thalo or Ultramarine Blue

Raw or Burnt Umber

Burnt Sienna

Ivory Black

BRUSHES

2 - #6 natural hog hair bristle filbert brushes

2 - #4 natural hog hair bristle filbert brushes

2 - #2 natural hog hair bristle filbert brushes

1 - #4 synthetic soft hair flat brush (square, for blending)

OTHER ESSENTIALS

Wooden handheld palette (do not purchase a white palette; it must be mid tone wood)

Odorless Solvent - Mineral Spirits, Taltine or Gamsol are popular choices

Jar or Brush Washer for solvent

Linseed oil

Paper towels or rags

NOTE – Best, most economical place to purchase art materials are Bijan’s Art Studio