A fun and experimental 2 day workshop for those who would like to take a deep dive into painting with oil and cold wax. This is an amazingly versatile medium, transforming how we can use oil paint and offering new ways to develop and ‘disrupt’ surfaces.
The workshop will explore various techniques and processes such as layering, mark-making, embedding dry media and removing paint with solvent [low odour]. We will also explore glazes, blending and cover technical aspects relating to tools, surfaces, colour, values, textures, and composition.
You will be encouraged to work more instinctively, to push boundaries and discover new ways of working, allowing the medium to lead you through a process of exploration and experimentation and, if desired, abstraction.
Experience
Some prior experience of oil and cold wax is beneficial but not essential. If you have attended my 1-day Cold Wax Introduction workshop, this is the perfect follow-on.
Location
Artframe Solution, Faraday Trade Park [above Plymouth Auction Rooms], Cattewater Rd PL40SP. Free on-street parkingpace permitting].
What will be covered?
Building depth through textured layers, marks and ‘carving’ to develop interesting surfaces
Exploring colour and tone to convey mood and atmosphere
Using pigments and loose powders
Experimenting with solvent reduction techniques
Incorporating collage, oil bars, oil pastels and other drawing mediums
Using transparent and opaque colours to create depth and atmosphere
Experimenting with different tools, surfaces and supports
Creating a series of small paintings
What is included?
Materials - cartridge paper, oil paper, cold wax, oil paints [student grade], dry media, oil pastels [information about additional materials will be sent out nearer the time].
Refreshments
What to bring
Old clothing or apron
Lunch and any special tea/coffee milk required
Reference materials such as sketches, photographs
A fun and experimental 2 day workshop for those who would like to take a deep dive into painting with oil and cold wax. This is an amazingly versatile medium, transforming how we can use oil paint and offering new ways to develop and ‘disrupt’ surfaces.
The workshop will explore various techniques and processes such as layering, mark-making, embedding dry media and removing paint with solvent [low odour]. We will also explore glazes, blending and cover technical aspects relating to tools, surfaces, colour, values, textures, and composition.
You will be encouraged to work more instinctively, to push boundaries and discover new ways of working, allowing the medium to lead you through a process of exploration and experimentation and, if desired, abstraction.
Experience
Some prior experience of oil and cold wax is beneficial but not essential. If you have attended my 1-day Cold Wax Introduction workshop, this is the perfect follow-on.
Location
Artframe Solution, Faraday Trade Park [above Plymouth Auction Rooms], Cattewater Rd PL40SP. Free on-street parkingpace permitting].
What will be covered?
Building depth through textured layers, marks and ‘carving’ to develop interesting surfaces
Exploring colour and tone to convey mood and atmosphere
Using pigments and loose powders
Experimenting with solvent reduction techniques
Incorporating collage, oil bars, oil pastels and other drawing mediums
Using transparent and opaque colours to create depth and atmosphere
Experimenting with different tools, surfaces and supports
Creating a series of small paintings
What is included?
Materials - cartridge paper, oil paper, cold wax, oil paints [student grade], dry media, oil pastels [information about additional materials will be sent out nearer the time].
Refreshments
What to bring
Old clothing or apron
Lunch and any special tea/coffee milk required
Reference materials such as sketches, photographs
Cancellation policy - please read before booking.
