Description
In this painting workshop, Hodges will impart some of the
principles that he uses and considers most important, whether one is working in oils, or any medium that uses color.
The principles of shape, value, edges, and color temperature are what are most important. The importance of understanding the effect temperature of light has on color will be explained, stressed and demonstrated, thus increasing one’s observation skills, as they relate to these principles.
Hodges will demonstrate how to begin a painting in different ways. There is no one best way to do this. One must remain open to the possibilities, depending on the situation and
temperament of the artist. One should have options in their arsenal that allows them to tackle any subject. This may at times require a different approach. This should also prevent one from becoming a formula painter.
Last, but not least, is the importance of trying to have fun with paint. Painting, although not necessarily easy, should certainly be fun or why do it!
INSTRUCTOR DEMONSTRATIONS~ INDIVIDUAL
ATTENTION ~ PORTABLE EASEL RECOMMENDED
Oil Paint –
• Titanium white
• Ivory black
• Transparent oxide red, or burnt sienna
• Raw sienna
• Yellow ochre
• Cad yellow medium
• Cad yellow pale
• Cad red
• Permanent alizarin crimson
• Ultra marine blue deep
• Cobalt blue
• Viridian
This is an open palette. If you have a palette that you prefer that is fine. Most of the time one would not be using all of these colors, but a more limited palette. This will be addressed during class.
Medium –
• I use Ralph Mayer’s formula of one part stand oil, one part damar varnish, and five parts odorless mineral spirits. Again, if one has a medium they prefer to use that is fine.
