Dive deep into the theory behind what makes up a successful painting with local artist Deltra Leona McNeil Powney. These classes are designed to build on each other each week to improve observation. Students will explore the physicality of acrylic paint, and learn about the elements, and principles of design through exercises, and the creation and completion of at least 4 small paintings approximately 8x10” within 6 weeks.

A material list will be provided

What students can expect during class time:

-Classes will consist of slides of contemporary masters, old masters works and local artists who's work speaks to the concept focus for that session.

-I will introduce concepts and demonstrate techniques, materials and tools

-There will be opportunity for full work sessions.

-When time allows exercises and prompts will be provided to create work outside of class or during class.

-Literature will be provided during class time for ideas and inspiration on visual theory.

-You will be asked to bring various visual reference material to class to paint from such as man made, organic objects, and photographs.

Please Note

-The order of and class content may be subject to change depending on the needs of the students.

Material List:

Surfaces: 10, 8×10” or smaller canvases or canvas boards

Paint: (smaller tubes of each pigment is recommended)
Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Medium Red, Alizarin Crimson Red, Cadmium Medium Yellow, Lemon Yellow, Burnt Umber, Titanium White.
Mediums: Gloss Gel Medium. NOTE: Students are invited to bring paint and mediums that they may already have. Note that the colours suggested are predictable colours I will be demonstrating with.
Brushes: Various sized synthetic brushes including Filberts, Rounds, and Flats aprox 1/4” to 1.5” wide, and detail brushes.
Palette with large mixing area: Please not do not use individual compartment palettes.
Other materials: Pencil, vine charcoal, suitable art clothes, cloths or paper towel, notebook, water container, spray bottle.
What students can expect during class time:
-An introduction to visual theory
-demonstrations of techniques, overview of materials and tools.
-Exercises and prompts that explain techniques and concepts.
Please Note
-Class content may be subject to change depending on the needs of the students

-12 hours of instruction