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 completing at least 4 small painting approximately 8x10” within 6 weeks.

Students will explore the physicality of acrylic paint, the elements, and principles of design through

exercises, and the creation of several small paintings. This will be a dense learning experience sure to ignite inspiration for the beginner and intermediate painter alike.

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.