Painting with Oil and Cold Wax

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 loved creating artwork from the time she was a child.  She received a BA degree in art and education in 1970 and between 1970-1980 she taught art to students ages 5-adult in Mississippi, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, and Washington. 

Between 1980-2010, Jan was busy raising a family and working as an educator.  Although she never lost interest in her artistic pursuits, time was filled with a busy family and a busy job.

In 2010, Jan retired, moved to Sandpoint, and focused her attention back to creating art.  Her current passions are oil and cold wax painting and creating textured, sculptural weavings. She loves spending her time at POAC and she is having a great time in the Joyce Dillon Studio.

Schedule

June 15, 22, 29, 1:00 -4:00 pm

SUPPLY FEE

All needed tools, (a soft brayer, a silicone scraper, a small offset palette knife, and a skewer) will be provided at no cost, for the duration of the class.

All oil paint, cold wax medium, papers, solvents, additives, and stencils will be provided for a $35.00 supply fee. Payment will be due to the instructor at the first class session.

SUPPLY LIST

Paper towels

Mark-making tools that you have on hand (pencils, crayons, markers, pastels etc.)

Found tools to create texture (bubble wrap, corrugated cardboard, etc.)

Armorall Cleaning Wipes (optional)