Course Description In this 4-week course, we will learn by copying a simple example in the style of one of the greatest masters. Claude Monet (1840 - 1926) was one of the foremost impressionist painters who changed oil painting forever. His loose, playful use of colour showed us how to enhance the look of standard realism by dazzling the eye with unexpected hues. Some painting experience is helpful but beginners are very welcome in this class. Beginner Oil Painting Supply List: Small painting panel or canvas: Primed (solid white) 11”x14” is the ideal size. Can be stretched canvas, canvas board or hard panel such as primed masonite or Ampersand. Brushes: -Flat or angle flat: small, medium to large or 8 to 20 or 1/4” to 1” (8mm to 24mm) -Filbert: small to medium, 1 to 4 or 1/4” to 1/2” (8mm to 12mm) -Round: small to medium, 0 to 6, most importantly sizes 2 to 4. Bring whatever you have. Oil Paints: -Titanium White or Opus brand Fast Drying white (preferred). I will have spare for those who cannot get Fast Drying white. – One bright primary yellow such as Lemon Yellow, Hansa Yellow light, or Cadmium Yellow light. - Indian Yellow (optional) – One bright primary red such as Cadmium Red Light, Napthol Red, Pyrol or Azo red. – Alizarin Crimson (sometimes labelled permanent crimson or just alizarin). Magenta can also work in its place. -Ultramarine Blue -Any Black such as Lamp or Ivory (small 37ml tubes are plenty – any brand including student grade can work. Avoid Dollar store oil paint. Opus brand, Gamblin’s 1980 line, Windsor & Newton’s Winton are good quality student grade paints.) The paints listed above are very likely to be used in our class. Feel free to bring any other oil paints that you already have. Additional Items: – Refined Linseed Oil. Any small quantity of any brand will do. – Mixing surface or palette. Flat pallets are best. This could be disposable palette paper or any non-permeable surface. Wet medium tray palettes with cups are not suitable