Join Artist Matthew Grimmer as we learn to oil paint from a beautiful floral-inspired still life! We'll work with a wide range of colors as we experiment with mixing paints, brushwork, and placing objects within the composition.
During the first session, students will learn to apply paint using a "lean" layer, mapping out our main shapes, colors, and values while laying the groundwork for day two. Next, we'll be applying additional details using a "fatty" layer. We'll dive deeper into how best to use our colors to create form with light and shadow, while also creating harmony within the work as a whole.
This class is beginner-friendly and meant for beginners or artists looking to try something new while leaving with a one-of-a-kind work.

This two-day workshop will be held from 10 am-12:30 pm on Monday, July 13 & Tuesday, July 14, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 16 and up

All supplies will be provided. If students wish to bring in their own supplies, they will need:

• A palette knife

• Palette paper or board

• Oil Paints (Student grade or higher, no craft paints please!) Titanium White, Ivory Black, Cerulean Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Napthol Red or Cadmium Red-Light, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Raw Umber, Burnt Sienna

• Refined or washed Linseed Oil

• Non-Toxic Art-Tree House thinner (No Turpentine or Odorless thinner will be allowed, it must be non-toxic soybean based to meet our ventilation requirements, but you are welcome to use the classroom supply)

• A variety of oil paint brushes

• A rag (preferable over paper towels)

• Gloves (if desired)

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.