Oil and Cold Wax Abstracts
In this class, students will learn about mixing oil paint and wax, texturing, layering, mark-making. incising, masking, glazing, and using additives. Unique effects will be created using non-traditional tools such as squeegees, brayers, and palette knives. The class will include technique information, demonstrations, and plenty of time for practice and discovery. By the end of the class, students will have completed a variety of finished paintings and gained the knowledge and experience that they will need to continue exploring this exciting medium.
The class will be appropriate for artists of all levels of experience. It is designed as an introductory course but, for those who already have experience with oil and cold wax, it will serve to expand and enhance their current practices. The instruction will be centered around the creation of abstract paintings. However, the techniques presented can be used to produce paintings of all kinds and students will be encouraged to create paintings in whatever genre they would like to pursue.
About jan rust
Jan received a BA degree in art and education in 1970. Between 1970-1985 she taught art to students ages 5-adult. She worked in schools and studios in Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Washington.
Between 1985-2010, Jan was busy raising a family and working as an educator for Spokane Public Schools. Although she never lost interest in artistic pursuits, her time was filled with a busy family and a busy job.
In 2010, Jan retired, moved to Sandpoint, and focused her attention back to her artwork. One of her passions became oil and cold wax painting and she traveled all over the U.S. to study with some of the leading oil and cold wax painters. She loves spending her time at POAC and she is having a great time in the Joyce Dillon Studio.
Schedule
May 16, 23, 30, & June 6, 5:30 - 8:30 pm
Supply list
A basic set of oil paint including transparent and semi-transparent colors. A suggested basic set might include: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium Red, India Yellow, Cadmium Yellow, Transparent Orange, Asphaltum, and Ivory Black.
16 oz can of Gamblin Cold Wax Medium
12” x 16” pad of Arches Oil Paper
9” x 12” pad of Arches Oil Paper
4” soft brayer
A Messermeister Silicone Scraper https://www.messermeister.com/products/silicone-bowlscraper-sbs-web
One or more medium sized palette knives (rectangular shape recommended)
Small bottle of Gamblin Odorless Mineral Spirits
18” wide roll of freezer paper
2” roll of painter’s tape
Package of inexpensive tissue paper
Wax paper
Paper towels
Mark-making tools that you have on hand (pencils, crayons, etc.)
Found tools for texture (bubble wrap, corrugated cardboard, etc.)
NOTE: All recommended supplies can be ordered directly from Amazon.com