Participants will begin with introductions, setup, and an overview of the day's painting process before transferring a simple outline of a seal (or your animal of choice ) onto the canvas. The morning will focus on creating an underpainting using the oil painting principle of working from thin to thick, establishing dark and light values that will guide later color work. After lunch, we'll explore basic color mixing using a limited palette and discuss the unique qualities of underwater light, including its blue-green glow and soft, filtered effects. Students will then build their paintings by developing the seal, kelp, and surrounding water with richer color and thicker paint. The day concludes with final refinements, a group sharing session, Q&A, and tips for transporting wet paintings and continuing to paint at home.

 Painting Workshop Supply List

Paint (oils or Acrylic) -- primary colors + white

- Cadmium Red Medium (or Napthol Red)

- Cadmium Yellow Light (or Yellow Ochre)

- Ultramarine Blue

-Phthalo Blue

- Titanium White

Brushes

- Flat or filbert, sizes 4, 6, 8, and 10

- Small round, size 2 (detail work)

- Old/stiff brush for blocking in

Surface

- Canvas or linen panel, 11x14 minimum (stretched canvas or cradled board)

Mediums and Solvents

- Odorless mineral spirits (Gamsol)

- Galkyd Gel Light by Gamblin (small amount)

- Two small glass or metal cups for solvent/medium

Palette and Tools

- Palette (wood, glass, or disposable paper)

- Palette knife for mixing

- Paper towels or rags (plenty)

- Apron or painting clothes

Easels provided by Cole Gallery. Students are responsible for bringing all other supplies. Reference

images will be provided by the instructor.