This class is for both beginner and intermediate oil painters. Through the use of inanimate objects in pictorial compositions, students will learn to observe three dimensional objects and translate them into two dimensional works of art. Composition, color theory, and various painting techniques will be discussed. Intermediate students will receive instruction and guidance based on their interests and level of proficiency. SUPPLY LIST Beginner Students: Palette (wooden or other mid-tone, not white) palette knife, (I prefer two inch trowel shaped) Linseed oil Gamsol 2 glass jars with lids, paper towels (blue shop towels work best) or rags Brushes - long handled Filberts #4, #6, #10 Oil Paints (no student grade; Gamblin makes a set) Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber Cadmium Red Light Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue Viridian or Pthalo Titanium White brush soap, small sketchpad, 2B or 4B pencil, 3 small 8x10 or 9x12 canvases (level 2 or better) Flat brush, size 8, long handled Round brush, size 10 or 12, long handled (Princeton Heritage synthetic sable is fine). Intermediate/Returning Students: Bring a small (9 by 12) canvas and what you have to the first class and week can tweak it.