For this class project you get to dive in and create this dreamy Oceanscape Painting using all of the techniques that I share with you. I really want you to take your time with each step and find the courage to explore how your brushwork can transform every layer that you work on. Developing these skills takes lots of practice and should be a fun and adventurous journey, so be sure to approach your canvas with an open mind and willingness to learn as you work through the class. I am happy to offer any feedback and guidance that you need, so feel free to reach out in the Class Discussion at any time. Happy creating everyone!

Material List:

The reference image for this class can be downloaded as an attachment below.

For this class we will be using a 20"x30" stretched canvas. In order to achieve the same composition as the painting I am working on, I recommend using a canvas that is scaled up or scaled down from these dimensions.

The medium that I use in this class is Liquin Light Gel by Winsor & Newton. This significantly speeds up the drying time so that I do not have to wait as long in between painting sessions for the layers to dry.
If you prefer not to use drying acceleration, Walnut Oil and Linseed Oil are great natural mediums that I recommend.

The large blending brushes that I use are called Single and Double Thickness Natural Chungking - Flat Square Edge Matt Varnish brushes from Escoda. I recommend having one or two 15-21 sized brushes for this class.

Proart also makes a great blending brush and I use the 1" or 2" sizes of these if I am not using Escoda.

For the detail work, I recommend having any brand of 1/2", 3/4" or 1" white taklon short handle brushes on hand, or anything that you can find that has a nice soft supple bristle.

Alternatively the long handle white taklon brushes in sizes 10-16 are great too.

You do not want a stiff brush for the detail work because you want to be able to blend the layers together without seeing brush lines.

The paint colours for this class are:

Titanium White
Naples Yellow (or any yellow that you have on hand)
Charcoal Grey or Payne's Grey
Vandyke Brown (or any brown that you have on hand)
Cerulean Blue (you can substitute another blue in, but make sure you use it sparingly)
Indigo

Other Supplies:
Palette
Shop Towels or Painters Rags
Odourless solvent for cleaning brushes

Angela Dallago

--

8