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 LISTBeginner Students:Palette (wooden or other mid-tone, not white)Palette knife (I prefer two inch trowel shaped)Linseed oilGamsol2 glass jars with lidsPaper towels (blue shop towels work best) or ragsBrushes – long handled Filberts #4, #6, #10Oil paints (no student grade; Gamblin makes a set):Cadmium Yellow LightYellow OchreBurnt UmberCadmium Red LightAlizarin CrimsonUltramarine BlueViridian or PthaloTitanium WhiteBrush soapSmall sketchpad2B or 4B pencil3 small 8x10 or 9x12 canvases (level 2 or better)Flat brush, size 8, long handledRound 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 we can tweak it during the first week. *Beginning Drawing recommended but not required