Introduction to Oil & Cold Wax
Date: July 19, 20, 21
Total Workshop Time: 18 Hours
Medium: Oil & Cold Wax
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Min Students: 8
Max Students: 12
Instructor:
Dianna Fritzler
Overview:
During this upbeat and informative workshop, you’ll create multiple oil and cold wax paintings using various innovative techniques. Whether you’re attracted to abstracts, landscapes, still life or figurative work, you’ll discover how to incorporate your own creative voice into your art using this fun, intuitive and spontaneous way of painting.
What You’ll Learn:
Through various demos and one-on-one instruction, you’ll learn:
All about the materials and tools used in cold wax paintings
How to properly mix and apply cold wax and oil paint
How to create exciting colors that are harmonious
Numerous styles to explore with this fun medium
Various techniques to create texture, excitement and harmony in your paintings
Fun ways to use mark making and stencils
What techniques you can do when your painting is wet, tacky, or dry
How to dig into previous layers to create history and depth
The differences between painting on oil paper vs. wood panels
How to critique your paintings as you go along
How looking at value can lead you
The questions to ask yourself to determine if your painting is finished
How to finish, sign and frame cold wax paintings
And much more!
Student Supply List:
For a $65 fee paid on the first day of the workshop, all supplies will be provided. All you need to bring is an apron or shirt to paint in.