Introduction to Intuitive Painting with Oil and Cold Wax

January 24-26, 2020 10-4 This class is full. Please contact me to be on the wait list.

Supply List:
One jar or tin of Gamblin or Dorland cold wax medium
One or two painting knives, medium size
One pad of Arches Oil Paper, 12 x 16″
One or two R & F pigment sticks
Basic oil paint set

I will provide additional oil colors, pigment sticks and oilbars, a variety of markers, texture tools, solvents, college papers, and more.

Cold wax medium is a malleable paste of beeswax, odorless mineral spirits, and resin. It mixes with oil paint to create a luscious surface that can be textured, smoothed, layered, incised, and scraped back. No need to worry about “mistakes”, as your paintings can be changed at any time.

I’ll show you lots of techniques for adding layers, textures, graphic touches and atmosphere to your work. I let you in on the qualities unique to oil and cold wax. I encourage you to mix and match techniques in your own way and to develop your own style. We’ll play with Arches oil paper and Multi-Media Board which need no preparation before you dive in with paint and wax. You’ll learn how to use ordinary household tools to incise and make marks, how to scrape back for a dramatic look, and how to unify your compositions. We’ll also cover adding collage elements to your pieces. We’ll explore the creative process and ways to get your creativity flowing.

$490.00

Archaeology and Alchemy in Oil and Cold Wax

February 21-24 Hours: 10-4:00

Supply List:

Your favorite oil paints

One pad of 16″ x 20″ Arches oil paper

One or two Messermeister Bowl Scrapers https://www.messermeister.com/search?type=product&q=bowl%20scraper*

Work in progress in acrylic or oil, on paper, canvas, or panel

One 16 oz. tin or jar of cold wax medium

I will provide: Flat birch panels, additional oil paints, marble dust, texture tools, painting knives, solvents, stencils, a variety of mark making tools, tissue paper, metal leaf, ink, and more.

We’ll be archaeologists and alchemists in this four-day workshop, turning digging deep to find treasures and turning lead into gold. We’ll work on some pieces from the beginning, and we’ll dig into works you have in progress, revamp your old acrylic or oil pieces, discovering and creating new treasures as we go.

In this workshop we’ll be using several methods of incising, pulling back, abrading, and scraping back of layers to reveal sections of previous layers. We’ll experiment with mark-making, using solvents, adding metal leaf, texturing, and using additives. You’ll come away with richly stratified pieces, full of mystery and wonder.

Level: Intermediate to Advanced

$650.00

Daring Marks and Texture in Oil and Cold Wax

March 21-23, 2020

4-6 cradled panels, around 12″ x 12″ or 11″ x 14″
Your favorite oil paints or a set
Two pads of Arches Oil Paper, 12″ x 16″
Three R & F Pigment Sticks, one black, one white (or off white), and a color of your choice
One Messermeister bowl scraper: https://www.messermeister.com/search?type=product&q=bowl%20scraper*

You’ll create abstract oil and cold wax pieces with audacious marks and varied textures in this three-day workshop. We’ll explore using pigment sticks, Woody pencils, Marabu crayons, and china markers for mark-making. We’ll use plaster, sand, soil, coffee, paper, and more for richly textured surfaces. You’ll find your inner abstract expressionist, working boldly and playfully.

$490.00

Abstract Landscapes in Oil and Cold Wax

April 25-28. 2020

Your favorite oil paints
Six cradled panels
One pad of Arches Oil Paper
One Messermeister bowl scraper https://www.messermeister.com/search?type=product&q=bowl%20scraper*

Cancellation and Liability Policies

Cancellation at least 14 days before the class date = full refund or you may change to another class without penalty.
Cancellation 14 days or less before the class date = full refund minus a $30 cancellation fee only if the space is filled by another paying student.
No show = no refund.
By registering for this class, you agree to assume all responsibility for non-refundable expenses including but not limited to travel and lodging. Travel insurance is encouraged.
If the workshop is canceled by the instructor, you will receive a full refund.

Should any injuries occur during or as a result of participation in any class or workshop, the registered student agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Serena Barton

Oil paint and cold wax medium are perfect vehicles for abstract landscapes and seascapes. You’ll create evocative renderings of the atmosphere and essence of special places, in intuitive and abstracted pieces. We’ll cover how to choose colors, shapes, and formats for your pieces, using the most important aspects of your memory and/or photos. We’ll explore the idea of complex simplicity of texture and form. You’ll leave with some lovely landscapes, works in progress, and the skills to keep going in oil and cold wax abstraction.

This class is full. if you’d like to be on the wait list, please contact me through this site.

This class has been postponed until it is safe for us to gather in person.

$490.00

Getting Started in Oil and Cold Wax Painting

May 23-25, 2020

Your favorite oil paints or an introductory set (I recommend Maimeri or Gamblin 1980, if you are buying student grade. I don’t recommend Blick oil paints.)
https://www.dickblick.com/categories/painting/oil/paint-sets/

One or two Messermeister bowl scrapers
https://www.messermeister.com/search?type=product&q=bowl%20scraper*

Two R and F Pigment Sticks in colors of your choice

Two pads Arches Oil Paper 12″ x 16″

A metal palette knife, medium size

Cancellation and Liability Policies

Cancellation at least 14 days before the class date = full refund or you may change to another class without penalty.
Cancellation 14 days or less before the class date = full refund minus a $30 cancellation fee only if the space is filled by another paying student.
No show = no refund.
By registering for this class, you agree to assume all responsibility for non-refundable expenses including but not limited to travel and lodging. Travel insurance is encouraged.
If the workshop is canceled by the instructor, you will receive a full refund.

Should any injuries occur during or as a result of participation in any class or workshop, the registered student agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Serena Barton

 

Two spots open

Join this 3-day beginning and refresher workshop and discover ways to create fascinating paintings with this delicious medium! We’ll cover mixing paint and wax, texturing and smoothing (with weird tools), mark-making and incising, and using additives to the oil and wax mixture. We’ll also cover composition, adding unique touches, and presenting your pieces. We’ll work on wood panels, Arches Oil Paper, and Multimedia Artboard. You’ll leave with finished pieces you’ll love, work in progress, and the knowledge to continue exploring this exciting medium on your own.

This class has been postponed until it is safe for us to gather in person.

$490.00

Coloring Outside the Lines

Individual art coaching

Learning to make art involves learning to see, moving past the inner critic, and accepting what you produce at a given moment. I provide gentle and inspiring coaching and guidance with both the technical and emotional aspects of creating. We go at your pace and free you to find your own style.

The Art of Life Group

Ongoing Women's Creativity Group

Meets one Saturday a month from 1-5 PM. Tuition: 70. per Saturday. Most supplies included.

A group for women who want to experiment with art, move through blocks, and share the joys and challenges of the creative process. Each group includes playful activities designed to bypass the inner critic and loosen up inspiration. Spirited art-making produces fun and surprising results! Contact me for more information about joining.

Contact Serena for more information/registration. (This group is currently full.)