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Join Artist Carol Hallock for her three day oil painting workshop in our studio located at 209 Franklin St, Natchez MS. February24, 25, and 26 from 9am to 4pm daily. A box lunch is provided the final day of the workshop, Sunday February 26th, please note any dietary restrictions when registering for the workshop.
Carol's loose style beautifully captures the world around her. She works in nature and from photographs, this workshop will be in the studio, you will be given the skills to take this expressive style out with you when plein air painting.
Day one begins with Carol demonstrating her style to students. This is followed by a demo worked along with students who will also be able to continue to work on their paintings through the afternoon as time permits. Day two begins with a work along demo for students followed by students worknig either with photos provided by Carol or that students have brought with them. Day three is guided by Carol while students work on paintings.
Class minimum is 7 students, limited to ten students. Members of MSFA receive a $25 discount on workshop cost.
Mississippi School of Folk Arts has a limited number of easels available for student use. Please make a note when registering if you would like to reserve an easel for use during the workshop.
Materials list is in additional info section.
Carol Hallock Oil Painting Workshop
PAINTS:
Purple Dioxazine
Ultramarine blue
Alizarin crimson
Viridian green
Sap green
Olive green
Cadmium medium yellow
Cadmium light red
Yellow ochre
Cadmium orange
Titanium white
Burnt sienna
Lemon yellow
Burnt umber
Turquoise or ceruleanBRUSHES:
I use angular, filberts and bright brushes that have a good spring and will hold a good edge. Brushes vary in size up to 1 inch. My brushes are “Master’s Touch, synthetic hog brush series 700A and Royal Langnickel’s Moderna series. I like to use angle brushes the most. They make broad strokes but also very thin lines when turned on edge . Any brushes with a firm spring with just a bit of softness will do. In other words, a brush that is a cross between the softness of sable and the harshness of bristle.A Silicone tipped tool called a colour shaper is used for slight blending and removing paint for detail. The silicone tool is best for oils as acrylic tends to dry too fast to be effective in removing paint with it. I use the largest angular one, #16 which can be found in better art stores or order online by googling “Colour Shaper”. I also use a 3 inch flat silicon tool in addition to the angular one. I just came across a 2″ wide flat silicone tool that is very inexpensive at Hobby Lobby. They also have a Catalyst wedge that is a good substitute. I am told a plastic spatula may be a good and inexpensive substitute for the 3″ tool. Palette knife may substitute though not as effective for me. See pics below.
CANVAS:
I will be using a 20″ X 30” canvas. You may use any size you are comfortable with.
We will be using up to 2 canvas per day.Palette paper
Soft vine charcoal
Paper towels (lots)
EaselLINSEED:
Walnut or other oil as the ONLY medium. Poppy seed oil or other light oil is good when painting light colors. No turpentine or other solvent based medium will be used in class.NOTE:
For our health, walnut, linseed, poppy, or sunflower oil will be the ONLY medium used in class. Brushes will be not be cleaned in class unless using oil so bring lots of paper towels to wipe your brush as you paint. (Always dispose of your rags outside. Oils can be flammable.)