Adult Color Mixing Masterclass: The Ultimate 1-Day Oil Painting Breakthrough!
Saturday, September 26th 12-4:00
 
“I learned more in the first 90 minutes than in a 10-week course with a major award-winning artist.”  West Chester, PA student
 
Whether new to oil painting or a seasoned Artist, all levels will learn the secrets to accurate color mixing along with gaining a wealth of information in this one day class beyond that of most five week courses.  You will gain a new understanding of color mixing that will have you easily mixing clean, vivid colors.  You will also learn how to paint completely solvent free without compromise to the painting process, how to convert colors to values, how to reduce chroma of an otherwise perfect color match, perfecting blending techniques and the best brushes to use, along with an overview of how and why to select best supplies, understanding codes on paint tubes, what the pigment codes mean and more….  and yes, that’s ALL in one dynamic, fun, power packed workshop!
 
Since this is a fast-paced, one-day intensive, we are keeping supplies to the absolute essentials. Please do not be intimidated by this list, below. (If you are an established painter, you likely already own most of these items.)  Two great suppliers are Blick.com or JacksonsArt.com (order well in advance).
 
Critical class details:
No student-grade paints, please.  For your sake, we want you to avoid student lines (like Gamblin 1980, Utrecht, or colors named w/ "Hue"). Their pigments are diluted with fillers that degrade color mixing and negatively affect the painting experience.
 
Please bring traditional oils only. No "water-soluble oils"
 
100% Solvent-free studio: No gamsol, turpenoid, mineral spirits, or liquin allowed.
 
 Oil paints (please, "artist grade" only): One tube of each color. Recommended/affordable professional brands are - M. Graham, Winsor-Newton Artist’s Professional, or Gamblin Artist’s Oils.
 
Warm Red: Cadmium Red Light (or Medium) OR Pyrrole Red
Cool Red: Quinacridone Rose OR PERMANENT Alizarin Crimson
Warm Yellow: Cadmium Yellow Deep OR Indian Yellow
Cool Yellow: Cadmium Yellow Light OR Lemon Yellow
Warm Blue: Ultramarine Blue
Cool Blue: Cerulean Blue OR Phthalo Blue Green Shade
Earth/Darks: Raw Umber and Ivory Black
White: Titanium White 
 
Required Tools & Studio Supplies:
Portable Easel - or use one of the small desktop easels available at the studio. 
 
Solvent-free substrates (Bring 2): 11” x 14” size. Choose Ampersand gessobord, pre-primed canvas boards, OR an oil paper pad (Arches or Canson XL).
 
Palette Knife: Must be flexible with a rounded tip for mixing. (e.g. Blick Painting Knife Large Rounded Spatula 96). You will use this forever!
 
Palette: Masterson’s Palette Box with gray palette paper pad OR a clean pizza box lined with wax paper (great free way to transport wet paintings!).
 
Medium: Gamblin Solvent Free Gel OR M. Graham Alkyd Walnut Oil. (note M.Graham sells 2 pack** w/one Oil and one Alkyd Oil - fast drying)
 
Brush Cleaner (Quick clean during Class): M. Graham Walnut Oil** OR Linseed Oil (used to wipe brushes between colors - solvent free).
 
Jars: Two sm. or med. glass jars w/lids - only ONE if using Gamblin Solvent Free Gel medium (e.g., empty jelly jars - Bonne Maman jars are great.)
 
Clean-up: Paper towels. Brushes can be wrapped in paper towels for thorough cleaning at home. Optional for home brush cleaning: The Master's Brush Cleaner in 2.5 oz cake or bar soap is excellent, Dawn dish detergent also cuts into oil and cleans brushes - both solvent free!
 
Brushes: Bring the brushes you already have and prefer working with. Avoid cheap student brushes (like Artist's Loft or Store brands). If you need to buy new brushes, Rosemary & Co. offers the best quality and price. You can order them through their U.S. distributor, Wind River Arts, at 972-342-4947 or windriverarts.com: Ivory or Eclipse Line: Flats or Filberts in sizes 2, 4, 6, and 8. Long Lasting, excellent and affordable.
 
Budget Tips (How to Save Money): Looking to minimize setup costs?  You can substitute these items:
Substrates: Buy a Canson XL Oil Paper Pad instead of panels or boards.
Palette: Use a free, clean pizza box lined with wax paper instead of buying a Masterson's Palette Box and Gray Palette Paper pad.
Brushes: Just bring whatever brushes you already have at home (if not student grade), rather than buying recommended Rosemary & Co. options.
Paints: Buy M. Graham oils. A top-tier but affordable professional grade.
 
COLOR INTENSIVE WORKSHOP Instructor: Jackie Kane
Contact: jackiekanestudio@icloud.com with any questions about where to shop.