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Students of all artistic levels are welcome in my class. I give a presentation at the beginning of each class. Then the students have the rest of the time to work on their own paintings. During this time, I help each student individually responding to the needs on his or her own level. At the end of class we do a critique of the day's work. I teach the essential principles of painting. These essential elements can be studied and deepened for years. Each week I offer either a still life set-up or a landscape. We view the landscapes on a HD-TV. I try to provide more than one choice each week. Students are also invited to bring their own set-ups or photos. Usually we begin a new painting each week, unless the student has a photo or set-up of their own. My theory is getting things right from the start is the most important phase of the painting. Students often try to finish them on their own at home. The classes are about three hours in length. Classes are ongoing so students my start at any time. Acceptance of new students depends on availability. Grab your paints and brushes and join us for a journey of artistic growth. TIMES - In my studio: 4848 Guiton St., Suite 240 (NE Corner of Richmond and 610 Loop) Thursday mornings 9:00 - 12:15 a.m. NEW CLASSES Beginning this Thursday January 10th, 2019 COST The cost is $35 each 3 hour class with advance payment for the month. The cost is $40 for individual classes. Students who cannot come to every class during the month may either pay the whole month and do a make-up class in another time slot, or pay the individual class rate. Make-up classes may be done at other class times as long as the individual is enrolled. Unused classes may not be transferred to the next month. Sometimes private make- up sessions can be arranged. Those with special needs, for example those trying the class to see if they like it or not, may make arrangements to pay on a per-class basis. The extra $5 will be credited back if the person does complete all the classes of the month. SUPPLY LIST CANVASES Canvases or Canvas Boards – Various Sizes: 11” x 14” to 12” x 16” and if you have some experience 16” x 20” for complete work or smaller for studies. Working on white or on toned canvases is left to the preference of the student. Toning may be done ahead of time and allowed to dry or with a turpentine wash applied with a brush and slightly dried with a paper towel at the time of painting. PAINTS I HAVE RECENTLY BEEN USING A LIMITED PALETTE - THE COLORS MARKED* ARE ALL THAT ARE REALLY NECESSARY. IF YOU LIKE A COMPLETE PALETTE BUY ALL BELOW, IF YOU WANT TO LIMIT THEN BUY ONLY THE MARKED* COLORS. THE SUGGESTED COLORS ARE: Cadmium Yellow Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Light*, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red Light*, Cadmium Red, Permanent Alizarin Crimson*, Permanent Green Light, Viridian Green*, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue*, Transparent Red Oxide (Burnt Sienna)*, Yellow Ochre (or Raw Sienna)*, Titanium White* (Soft formula). BRUSHES Natural Bristle Brushes: I use Robert Simmons Signet Flats, they cost more but are worth it. I use size 6 or 8 flats. It is helpful, especially if you have rough canvas, to use a Bright size 8 or 10 (instead of a flat) for the initial stage. The flats are still necessary for the painting stage - or filberts may be used. OTHER SUPPLIES Palette for mixing paints. Paper palettes are not good (except in a pinch) because they are light and slide around, making mixing on them difficult. A wood palette is good but must be varnished first. Some use glass or Plexiglas placed in a box with a lid (these can be purchased at the art stores) so that left over paint can be carried home and not wasted. Usually a mid- tone gray or brown paper is placed under the glass. Absorbent Paper Towels (Viva was the best I am experimenting to find a new brand). And odorless paint thinner (mineral spirits). The best is Startex from Sherman Williams - but you may have to get them to order it. It is about $15.00 per gallon. Let me know and I can get it for you. Palette Knife (Scraper). STUDIO LOCATION Studio Location: 4848 Guiton, Ste. 240 Houston, TX 77027 (at 3151 W. Loop South - NE Corner Richmond & 610 - upstairs - beside Hertz and NTB CONTACT Please feel free to email me at bruce33w@gmail.com or call me at 713-927-8517. If you need to send a check please mail it to: Bruce Williamson, 1015 Kemberton Dr, Houston, TX 77062. For a map to the studio click on the following link then type in 4848 Guiton St, Houston, Texas 77027 http://maps.google.com/ |
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