The Pentimento Technique

The Pentimento Technique

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On Tuesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Pentimento refers to the visible traces of earlier painting beneath layers of paint on a canvas. This class will explore the possibilities of pentimento, specifically with drawing and painting. The goal of this class is to better understand the lengths artists can take a work of art and to free up or define their creative processes by working with this technique.
 
There will be no class on  February 20th
 

Supplies List Below

Class space is limited. 

 
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Class Supplies:

palette

water jar

small towels or rags,

oil paints/acrylic paints and/or watercolors of any grade, brushes,

pencils,

1-2 paintings you are not happy or currently working on. 

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Chase King

Chase King, a Woodstock, Georgia native, is 32 years old and received a Bachelors of Fine Arts with a concentration in Painting and Drawing from Kennesaw State University in 2017. Currently, Chase uses traditional media in his art with painting as his vehicle. He has been exhibiting his work regionally and nationally since the age of 17. Chase works in Woodstock where he also resides with his wife Madeline, their daughters Lucy and Della , as well as their chiweenies Lando and Yoda. Visit www.chasekingart.com for more artwork and information.

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Acrylic and Oil Painting AM

Acrylic and Oil Painting AM

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On Fridays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Learn to paint confidently with acrylics and oils in this 6 week class! Students of any skill level are welcome – this is a beginner-friendly class, so don’t worry about lack of experience. We will start by covering several different techniques for both acrylic and oil painting. Once students have a comprehensive understanding of both mediums, we will learn how to safely and effectively use oils and acrylics in the same piece. Creativity will be encouraged!

Class space is limited. 

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Supplies

 

Variety of brushes (synthetic are generally best for acrylic use, while natural bristles are more suited for oils. This info is usually included on the packaging, and the label may even say whether the brushes are best for oil or acrylic.) –

Your choice of medium or solvent for oil painting (I recommend Liquin or linseed oil for beginners)

Canvases, canvas boards, or canvas paper – you will NOT need to bring a canvas on the first day of class (though you can if you want to!) We will provide surfaces to paint on for our first and second days, and then you will be responsible for bringing in any canvases you want to work on moving forward. 

Rags

Acrylic paints (the following are just suggestions, you may bring different colors/brands if you prefer, or buy a pre-assembled set): -Recommended brands: Liquitex BASICS, Golden, Winsor & Newton, BLICK, etc. – Recommended colors: white, black, primary red, primary yellow, phthalo blue, phthalo green, deep violet – Other useful colors: burnt sienna, burnt umber, yellow ochre – Feel free to pick different variations on red/yellow/green/blue (crimson, ultramarine blue, cobalt blue, lemon yellow, etc)!

Oil paints (suggestions): – Recommended brands: Winsor & Newton, BLICK, Williamsburg etc. – Recommended colors: Phthalo blue, naphthol/pyrrole red, hansa yellow, phthalo green, titanium white, black, dioxazine purple – Other useful colors: burnt sienna, burnt umber, yellow ochre, alizarin crimson

Optional: 

Sketchbook 

Graphite or colored pencils –

Palette knife 

Jars (to hold brushes or solvent)

Glass or plastic palette (palette paper will be provided as an alternative) 

Disposable gloves (recommended) especially for oil painting

MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Ellen Roberts

Ellen Roberts has a BFA in Painting from the University of Georgia, where she also minored in Art History. She works primarily with acrylic, oil, graphite, and colored pencil. Her inspiration is drawn from anatomy and physiology, comic books, the natural world, and nostalgia. Recently, Ellen has taken up machine sewing, embroidery, and knitting, and is enjoying her foray into the world of textiles (when her sewing machine decides to be agreeable). 

Ellen has taught art classes at the Art Station in Kennesaw and has worked in curation at the Georgia Museum of Art. 

 

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Acrylic and Oil Painting PM

Acrylic and Oil Painting PM

Dates

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Ages

On Fridays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Learn to paint confidently with acrylics and oils in this 6 week class! Students of any skill level are welcome – this is a beginner-friendly class, so don’t worry about lack of experience. We will start by covering several different techniques for both acrylic and oil painting. Once students have a comprehensive understanding of both mediums, we will learn how to safely and effectively use oils and acrylics in the same piece. Creativity will be encouraged!

A supplies list will be sent upon registration.

Class space is limited. 

Woodstock Arts is taking measures to ensure your safety and well-being. We want to make this experience as comfortable, safe, and fun as possible for everyone involved. 

 
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MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Ellen Roberts

Ellen Roberts has a BFA in Painting from the University of Georgia, where she also minored in Art History. She works primarily with acrylic, oil, graphite, and colored pencil. Her inspiration is drawn from anatomy and physiology, comic books, the natural world, and nostalgia. Recently, Ellen has taken up machine sewing, embroidery, and knitting, and is enjoying her foray into the world of textiles (when her sewing machine decides to be agreeable). 

Ellen has taught art classes at the Art Station in Kennesaw and has worked in curation at the Georgia Museum of Art. 

 

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Watercolor Landscapes

Watercolor Landscapes

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On Thursdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Learn to paint landscapes in watercolor! We’ll discuss different techniques and approaches for natural features – like foliage, water, rocks, and distance — plus basic perspective for including buildings in your work. For most projects we’ll work from reference photos, and on days with good weather we might paint outdoors. Students are encouraged to keep their supply kit lightweight and fast to set up. Zero experience, some experience, and intermediate experience levels are all welcome!
 
 

Class space is limited. 

 
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Recommended Art Supplies:

a small block of watercolor paper

– cold-press paper is a good choice if you want to focus on painting

– hot-press paper is a good choice if you want to draw with ink and then paint

– smaller sizes like 5”x7”or 8”x10” are best for painting fast

a pigment ink pen

– single-width 0.5 (or larger) – Sakura Pigma Micron or Faber-Castell Pitt Pens are good choices

a small watercolor set 

– pans are easier to transport, but tubs offer more options

Watercolor Brushes

– a reservoir brush with water in the handle is really convenient – but regular short-handle watercolor brushes are also great!

a mechanical pencil

a paper towel (or an old washcloth)

Optional Art Supplies:

artist or painters’ tape

a binder clip (or bulldog clip)

a compact travel easel (if you like to work upright)

INSTRUCTOR

Allison Frink

Allison has been creating since she was old enough to hold a crayon. She earned a BFA in Animation and has been teaching and organizing community art classes since 2006. She loves trying new mediums, learning new skills, and sharing that knowledge. Current favorites include watercolors, drawing, jewelry, and fiber arts. 

 

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Watercolor: Painting Loose

Watercolor: Painting Loose

Dates

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Ages

On Wednesdays

Class Location

CLASS DESCRIPTION

Most artists I know, including me, would like to improve their ability to “Paint Loosely.” Often, when people describe paining loose, they talk about freedom, fun, and letting your creativity take the lead. This 6-week class is at an intermediate skill level and experience. We will work on some projects together in a step-by-step process, reviewing techniques, color, and composition. Other projects will be of your own choosing, so start thinking about the projects you are eager to try. Make sure you bring plenty of paper because we may go through 3 or 4 sheets per class. You will gain more confidence with this style of painting, and learn more about what painting loosely means to you.
 

Class space is limited. 

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Supplies List

Kneaded Eraser 

Palette 

Paper towels

 Painters tape

 Watercolor paints: tubes (you will need blues, reds, yellows, greens, raw sienna, burnt sienna, raw umber, paynes gray and white gouache) 

Cold press Watercolor paper with texture: sheets, pads, or blocks 

Watercolor brushes in a range of sizes: 1/2 inch and 1 inch flat, 2, 8, 10, 14 round, 1 rigger, 1 1/2 or 2 1/2 Hake brush 

Water container (mason jars work well)

 #2 pencil, or water soluble pencil

INSTRUCTOR

Holly Payton

Holly started painting with oils at age 14. While she worked predominantly in oils for many years, ten years ago, she decided to switch mediums and devote herself to improving her Watercolor skills. Holly is anxious to pass along what she’s learned. Holly has worked for IBM for the past 22 years as a consultant and has a lively and energetic teaching style.

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