Oil Painting: Color in Facial Features

Look into the eyes (and other facial features) of the many colors artists have used throughout history to capture the personality of the human face. Learn how color mixing, theory, and palette choices work in an up close look at each individual feature. Students will create a binder to reference for years to come. 

SUPPLY LIST: 

*We will provide painting surfaces*

If you have comparable supplies feel free to bring those, and we can see what you may need from there. 

1. Oil Painting Brushes:

*Each brush type is numbered differently. Get a variety of large, medium, and small brushes no bigger than 1” wide.. Recommend getting at least 4 brushes to start.

A good set would be (sable style or synthetic):

1” wide filbert, ½” wide flat, ¼” wide filbert, a small round

OR 

This set is great.

Synthetic Brush Set

2. Double Palette Cup or 2 Individual Palette Cups (to hold solvent and painting medium gel.)

3. Odorless Turpenoid OR Gamsol painting solvent (quart sized) *No turpentine in the classroom, the smell is too strong for the enclosed space.

4. Silicoil Cleaning Tank

5. Medium: 2, 4 or 8 oz bottle of Liquin OR 1 tube of Solventless Gel by Gamblin

6. Roll of blue shop towels

7. Blue Masterson Art Palette container 12x16 (do NOT get the red one)

8. White Board Palette (requires more cleaning) OR Palette Paper (recommend: Richeson Gray Matters)

9. Sketchbook & Pencils (any size is fine)

10. Palette Knife

11. Apron or Old Shirt

12. Master’s brush cleaner soap in a small container

13. Paint Colors 

*“Artist” series are more saturated and colors have better light fastness. “Student” or “Studio” series are less saturated and fade fast, but perfectly fine for beginners.

Must Have Colors:

Large Tube of Titanium White

Cadmium Yellow (at least 37 mm)

Yellow Ochre (at least 37 mm)

Cadmium Red Light (at least 37 mm)

Alizarin Crimson (at least 37 mm)

Ultramarine Blue (at least 37 mm)

Sap Green (at least 37 mm)

Burnt Umber (at least 37 mm)

Highly Recommended:

Cerulean Blue

Viridian or Pthalo Green

LOCATION:

Visual Art Institute 2900 S 300 W, South Salt Lake, UT.

INSTRUCTOR:

This class is taught by Kindra Fehr. Learn more about our instructors at https://www.visualartinstitute.org/art-faculty

DROP-INS:

This class IS open for drop-in students. All students (registered and drop-ins) must bring their own supplies.

Can’t attend the whole term? Consider purchasing a Flex Pass.

REFUND POLICY:

We are only able to offer refunds up to 2 weeks before the start of class. We do not offer refunds or credits or make up classes to students who miss class.

TRANSFER POLICY:

We may be able to transfer you to a different class depending on space availability.

CLASS CANCELLATION:

We find that students learn better in larger groups. If we feel the number of registrations is too low to promote a good learning environment, we may cancel the class. In the event we cancel a class, we will reach out to you as soon as possible to come to a solution.

TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

We try to make our classes as accessible to everyone as possible. We are able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance scholarships each term. You can complete an application in English or Spanish or call our office for assistance applying.

MULTI-CLASS DISCOUNT:

When you register for more than one class, you can receive a discount up to 10% per class!

ADA ACCESSIBILITY & ACCOMMODATIONS:

Our classrooms are ADA accessible. Some courses may involve tasks or activities that may be difficult for individuals with limited strength, difficulty bending over, and sitting or standing for long periods of time. We are happy to work with students to find solutions to make their experience positive and doable. For example, wheel throwing takes arm strength and bending over the wheel. Students may work on hand-building projects instead of throwing. Please reach out to our office to discuss your needs.

This class is taught in English.


DIFFICULTY REGISTERING?

Please call our main office for assistance! 801.474.3796