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Course Archive
July 28 – August 26, 2020
In the interest of keeping things going through the Italian Summer, I propose a seminar of two groups of four encounters of 1.5 hours each, one in the morning and on in the evening, +1 GMT.
The purpose of these encounters is two-fold:
Discussion Program
Cost
Morning Schedule / Orange Group
€48 + IVA (€58.56)
Level: All levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)
Maximum 10 participants
Evening Schedule / Blue Group
€48 + IVA (€58.56)
Level: All levels (Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced)
Maximum 10 participants
Please note: The times listed are the local Rome times, GMT+1
Live Zoom session
11:15 – 12:45
Live Zoom session
11:15 – 12:45
Live Zoom session
11:15 – 12:45
Live Zoom session
11:15 – 12:45
Please note: The times listed are the local Rome times, GMT+1
Live Zoom session
17:15 – 18:45
Live Zoom session
17:15 – 18:45
Live Zoom session
17:15 – 18:45
Live Zoom session
17:15 – 18:45
Teaching painting online has been a necessity and a revelation. How fortunate we are to live in an age where the technology is advanced enough to enable dynamic interaction. More importantly, how pleased I have been to discover that this format—with live discussions, recorded demos and photos of student progress—facilitates a thorough and effective learning environment.
Wherever you are in the world, I hope you will consider joining me.
Timothy J. Allen
May 3rd, 2020
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The video below shows you two things:
Oil Paints
I use only Michael Harding paints. If you don’t have them and/or can’t get them, use what you can get.
Note: this is not acrylic painting, so acrylic paints are not an acceptable substitute.
Brushes
Try and have an assortment of hog bristle, synthetics and sables of various shapes—flats, filberts and rounds—and various sizes. Small sables are good to have when it is time for precise drawing and details.
If you can, get a brush set. For example, on Jackson’s Art website they have a set of Black Hog bristle brushes and Pro Arte synthetics.
Medium
First you need the oil and the solvent.
For oil, you can use regular linseed oil or walnut oil.
For solvent, I recommend the odorless, non-toxic kind. I use either ‘Tintorsetto’ (which I get at the Rome art shop) or ‘Shelsol-T’ (which I order from Kremer).
Get three ‘jam jars’ and mix the following mediums:
When I do this, I use a double-boiler to heat the medium for about 15 minutes. If you don’t have that, don’t worry. Mix the property quantities, then shake thoroughly.
Other Materials: Canvas, Easel, etc.
As we’ll work 1:1 (meaning the scale of the work is the actual size of the head), use a canvas that is 35 x 45 cm. A life- size head (or an A4 print of the head) will comfortably fit within that frame. Make sure it is linen, prepared with a white ground, either universal or oil.
Ideally you’ll have some kind of easel that you can use to place your canvas next to your model (or the print next to the canvas). If not, do what you can.
If you are doing a self-portrait, make sure you can easily turn your head and look in a mirror.
You’ll also need: