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Intro to Oil Painting - 1S23 - CANCELLED

Age Group: 
Teens (17+), Adults

Using still-life vignettes, we will explore color, texture, and composition.  Students will experiment with color to develop their individual style. 

While this class is for beginners, all levels are welcome.

*See materials list for what to bring

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Brigid Watson

Brigid Watson was born in Kent, Ohio. She has undergraduate degrees from Tufts/ SMFA and a Masters in Painting from NYU/Venice, Italy.  She is a professional artist and shows nationally. She has been the recipient of several grants including the Pollock-Krasner Foundation, the Provincetown Museum, and the Mass Cultural Council. She was a Polly Thayer Starrs fellow at the Gardner Museum. She has been teaching drawing and painting at the Eliot School since 2008.

Specialty: 
drawing
Materials to bring to class:

Dick Blick, Artist & Craftsman Supply, and even Michaels carries most/all of these; you can also order supplies online via Amazon:

Oil paints in Phthalo blue, Cadmium lemon, Alizarin Crimson, Titanium-Zinc White, Mars Black, & Burnt Sienna.  Burnt Umber, Ultramarine Blue, Hansa Yellow, Quinacridone Magenta are optional.

Set of brushes

Canvas pads, 18" x 24" and/or 16" x 20"

Palette-paper pad

Painting Knife/Small Trowel

Turpenoid

Glass jars

Rags for cleaning brushes

Bring a smock or clothing you don't mind getting soiled.

All other supplies including paint, canvases, brushes, brush cleaner, and drawing boards will be provided.