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Our mission is to improve mental wellbeing through our workshops and experiences. We curate our teachers and hosts carefully to ensure that they are of high quality.
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Discover the vibrant world of oil painting in this beginner friendly art course in Palo Alto.
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6 x 2.5 hours
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1 on 1
$375
What you'll do
Learn about the mesmerizing world of oil painting in this oil painting course designed for beginners in Palo Alto. In this class, you will gain expertise on various materials such as brushes, canvas, mediums, and how to work with them. Explore the different brush strokes, techniques, and how to mix colors to create your own unique style with a focus on landscapes.Our encouraging instructor will guide you in painting the color wheel, both in color and value. This will help you understand the science of color, and how to master the art of color creation in your future paintings!This course is perfect for those seeking oil painting as a new creative hobby or amateur artists looking to refine their skills. By the end of this class, you will have learned about the correct use of materials, the intricacies of color mixing, and the essential techniques of oil painting. You will walk away with a masterpiece created by yourself, and the knowledge to continue your painting journey beyond the class!
What you'll get
Oil painting made by you!
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Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Please Note These are materials that I use and prefer. Please feel free to use materials of your own choice. For this workshop, we will be working on 8x10, 6x8, or smaller. We will be working with a limited palette. If you wish to work with your choice of colors, that is fine! However, the demo and instruction will be in a limited palette.- Canvas: 8x10, 6x8 Fredrix Canvas panels or pads or any brand of your choice.
- Brushes: Signet Brushes - 4, 2 Flats. Having multiple brushes is better, so you don’t have to clean them during the painting session.
- Palette knife - to mix paint. I use Liquitex #1.
- Colors: (All colors are Artist’s Grade Gamblin Oil colors.) Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red Light, Cadmium Lemon, Titanium White, Ivory Black (used only for value studies)
- Palette: I use a 16x20 glass palette with a gray background. Gray background makes it easier to judge color, and glass is easier to clean. Whichever palette you choose, make sure it has a neutral background. A white background makes it difficult to judge color.
- Medium: Gamblin Refined Linseed oil. Get the smallest size available.
- Cleaning Brushes: Gamsol and/or Jack’s Linseed Studio Soap - this is what I use. It is non-toxic. If you use this, you won’t be able to clean your brushes during painting. So make sure you have multiple brushes (2-3 of each size), which should be sufficient.
- Other: Gray Scale & Value Finder, Sketch book, Pens, Pencils, Value Markers to create value sketches. (optional)
- Reference Images - Print a couple of reference images of your choice, or you may refer to the ones supplied in class.
Session repeats
This class series runs over 6 consecutive sessions, at the same time every week.
Your teacher
Ria Krishnan
I see myself as a storyteller. I paint from what I see and feel around me. Any experience that captivates me, finds its way on my canvas. I feel compelled to share those moments with others and I do it through my paintings. I want people to connect with my work and build their own stories from that connection.
I consider it a privilege to be able to build relationships with people around me through my paintings. It is the most fulfilling part of my job.
Your host
The Pacific Art League, originally known as the Palo Alto Art Club, has been a cornerstone of the arts community in Palo Alto, California, since its founding in 1921. Initially established by a group of around 40 artists, many of whom were connected to Stanford University, the club began as a gathering place for upper-class artists. Reflecting a shift towards a more inclusive and community-oriented approach, the organization transitioned from an exclusive club to a nonprofit arts institution. In 1984, the organization changed its name from the Palo Alto Art Club to the Pacific Art League to better reflect its evolving mission and growing influence beyond Palo Alto. Today, PAL operates as a vibrant nonprofit art school, gallery, and community hub. With a team of approximately 35-40 instructors, the League offers a diverse range of art classes, workshops, and summer camps on a quarterly basis, serving over 2, 000 students per quarter. PAL continues to nurture the arts by providing high-quality, inclusive educational programs that inspire creativity in individuals of all ages and skill levels.Our innovative, high-quality, and inclusive educational programs aim to enrich lives by empowering people to explore, express, and connect through the arts.
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