Art of the Self Portrait, Ages 18+
Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pm
October 14 - 28 (3 weeks)
$85
Students will explore the art of oil painting self-portraits using a mirror. Students will learn to explore color, likeness, and the many ways of depicting oneself on canvas.
Oil paint focused, but other media are also welcome. All skill levels are welcome!
Instructor…
Art of the Self Portrait, Ages 18+
Tuesdays, 6 - 8 pm
October 14 - 28 (3 weeks)
$85
Students will explore the art of oil painting self-portraits using a mirror. Students will learn to explore color, likeness, and the many ways of depicting oneself on canvas.
Oil paint focused, but other media are also welcome. All skill levels are welcome!
Instructor: Zack Bukovich
Class Size Limit: 10
Studio Location: TBA
Student supply list:
Choose preferred type of Paint: Gouache, Acrylic or Oil Paint
- 4-6 canvases, panels or paper, between 9 x12” and 16 x 20”
Gouache or Acrylic Supplies:
- Gouache or Acrylic paints: A simple color palette of basic colors (red, blue, yellow, black, white and brown).
- Brushes*
Oil Painting Supplies:
- Oil Paints: Titanium white, warm yellow and cool yellow (usually cadmium yellow and lemon yellow), warm red and cool red (usually cadmium red and alizarin crimson) and ultramarine blue; other colors of your choice (bring what you have).
- Mixed sized brushes (can be bristle or synthetic)*
- Palette Knife
- Palette surface (sheets are fine)
- Odorless Turpentine or Gamsol
- Paint mixing tray
- *The Octagon will provide paper towels, pencils, gently used paintbrushes of varying type and size.
