Introduction to Oil Painting

About the class:

With Wisconsin artist Kim Strittmater, you will embark on an introductory journey into all things oil painting during a three and a half hour course inside Carnelian Art Gallery's beautiful open studio space. This course has 12 spots, and includes an hour-long lecture/demonstration to start. Students will then paint under Strittmater's supervision for the rest of the course. The experienced or novice artist is encouraged to take this course.

About the instructor:

Kim is an artist living on the Wisconsin River. She finds inspiration in the natural world around her. She is fortunate to be near ancient land that has been carved by glaciers and is surrounded by healing waters, which she often goes to for grounding and reflection. Her style of painting blends the fluidity and emotion of impressionism with the detail and accuracy of realism, creating artworks that capture the intricacies and elevate the essence of her chosen subjects. She is particularly drawn to painting humans, animals, and plants. These subjects offer opportunities to explore connection with the viewer, while examining nature’s design. She is obsessed and appreciative, and continues to experiment, develop, and discover her voice.

Required materials:

• Paints: Titanium White, Cad Red Hue, Yellow Ochre, and Ivory Black
• Brushes at a variety of sizes and shapes
• Gesso Primed painting panels (x2) size 8x10 inch or larger
• Palette knife
• Disposable palette

Carnelian Art Gallery is pleased to offer a limited number of supply kits, courtesy of Artist & Craftsman Supply in downtown Madison. If you need a kit, please email carnelianartgallery@gmail.com.

All ticket sales are final at this time. You are required to email carnelianartgallery@gmail.com if you have any allergies to any of the materials in the supply list.