Oil Painting Workshop with Award winning artist T.W.’POPS’VANYA
You will be given a comprehensive introduction to oils, a materials list, color theory, design, the basics of preparatory drawing to get the best workable image onto your canvas, and then how to finish a work and the art of having it framed correctly.
WESTERN & FIGURATIVE ARTIST T.W. ‘POPS’ VANYA
Pops is an award-winning artist with over 40 years experience working, teaching and competing in the fine arts. He has taught at College of the Mainland in Texas Cityand Shriner University in Kerrville. He teaches in his studio and workshops around the state of Texas . He completed his formal Art Education at the University of Houston in the early and mid 70’s.
QUESTIONS:
Can I take this class if I have never painted before? Yes, Absolutely.
Can I take this class if I have painted extensively? Yes, Absolutely.
This class is designed to meet the individual needs of each student regardless of there level of understanding and experience.
I want to paint; do I have to be able to draw? Yes, and No. Great drawing skills help one to become a great painter. Just like an athlete, endurance, coordination, and strength help one compete in sports. However, they’re a lot of folks that enjoy a lot of sports but are not professionals. The same is true in the art world. The more skills one develops the more one can attempt and the greater the results.
How long is the workshop? 16 Hours over two days
What is the cost of the workshop? $350.00
Materials List:
Oil Paints: (Van Gogh or Rembrandt brand, both made by Royal Talent) • Cadmium Lemon • Cadmium Yellow Light • Cadmium Yellow Dark • Yellow Ochre • Cadmium Red Medium • Alizarin Crimson • Light Oxide Red • Transparent Oxide Red • Viridian • Cobalt Blue Light • Ultramarine Blue • Titanium White
- Brushes: (Silver Brush “Grand Prix & “Renaissance”
- Hog Bristle Filberts: #2, #4, #6, #8
- Filbert Sables: #2, #4, #6
- Wood Palette
- Palette Knife
- Medium: Liquin Linseed; solvent: Odorless Mineral Sprits and Spill Proof Jar
- Rags/Paper Towels
- Canvas: 3 11X14 or 16X20
