CLASS INVITATION
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Topic: Italian Traditions from Classic to Modern
Time: May 14, 2021 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
The June 9th Critique Class will be changed to Thursday, June 10th from 2-5PM Eastern
May 14, 2021 02:00 PM
May 19, 2021 02:00 PM
May 21, 2021 02:00 PM
May 26, 2021 02:00 PM
May 28, 2021 02:00 PM
Jun 2, 2021 02:00 PM
Jun 4, 2021 02:00 PM Jun 9, 2021 02:00 PM June 10, 2021 02:00PM
Every week on Wed, Fri, until Jun 9, 2021, 8 occurrence(s)
| ONLINE CLASS: ITALIAN TRADITIONS, May 14 – June 9, 2021 This class explores the revolutionary tradition of Italian art from the Renaissance to the modern era. The techniques, methods, and innovations from the most influential and radical Italian artists will be studied and applied. The classic elegance of Renaissance masters such as Raphael and Bellini will be compared to modern masters like Mancini and Boldini. The class will examine a range of techniques beginning with the fiery intensity of DaVinci and Tiepolo’s red chalk figure drawing. We’ll finish with an exploration of oil portrait painting inspired by the daring concepts of the nineteenth century Macchiaioli. CLASSES will be held Fridays (four classes May 14, May 21, May 28, and June 4) from 2pm To 5pm US Eastern Standard Time. All participants will be able to watch the class later (streamed for a limited time) in addition to (or instead of) the live class. The models will be both “live” and photographed. CRITIQUE SESSIONS will be held the Wednesday following each class (May 19, May 26, June 2, and June 9) from 2pm to 5pm US Eastern Standard Time. The artwork of 20 students (see below under prices) will be critiqued, although all participants may observe. MODELS will appear primarily in the form of photo reference; however, there will be live models as well. The model reference images will be shown on screen (within Zoom’s rules). |
SUPPLY LIST
DRAWING SUPPLIES
Single Sheets mid-tone grey or creme Drawing Paper: Any good quality drawing paper that you like–you will need about 3 sheets. Canson “Mi Teintes” (smooth side) or “ Ingres” works well, at least 18×24 or larger. For the first day Rob will be using handmade Twinrocker “Creme” or “Yale”, text weight, Antique Laid 22×30 paper http://www.twinrocker.com. The paper will be prepared using the recipe found in the attached PDF (though this paper preparation is not necessary)
Newsprint pad
Pitt pastel pencils # 190 https://www.dickblick.com/items/20546-3130/ or conte sanguine pencil
Prismacolor Verithin Terra Cotta or Tuscan Red pencils (at least 3)
White Conte chalk or similar (one stick)
Generals charcoal stickshttps://www.dickblick.com/items/22921-2001/
Generals charcoal drawing pencils: soft, medium and hard
Soft vine charcoal: a few pieces
Watercolor: Yellow Ochre or Raw Sienna (For tinting paper Twinrocker paper)
Drawing board
Kneaded eraser
Masking tape
Chamois cloth
Pencil sharpener or razor blade
PAINTING SUPPLIES
oil paints: ivory black, burnt umber, burnt sienna, cadmium yellow light, cadmium orange, cadmium red light, permanent rose, alizarin crimson, manganese violet, dioxazine violet (optional), ultramarine blue, cerulean blue, phthalocyanine blue(optional), viridian, phthalocyanine green (optional), titanium white
brushes: hog bristle filbert shaped bristle brushes: #2, #4, #6, and #8 (Any brand of hog bristle is fine but Rob likes Silver Brush “Grand Prix” type). Filbert Series 1003 filbert shaped sable brushes: #2 and #4 (Rob likes both Silver “Renaissance” sable brushes or Escoda Brand sable brushes.)
palette
palette knife (optional)
medium: Linseed oil (or medium of choice) Rob Will be using primarilyOleogel from Natural Pigments https://www.naturalpigments.com/oleogel.html
solvent such as Turpenoid or Gamsol.
rags (or good paper towels)
canvases or panels: 2 canvases 16×20 or 18×24 toned mid-gray with acrylic paint to ensure they are dry for class. Centurian linen canvas is especially good for the price https://www.jerrysartarama.com/canvas-surfaces/stretched-canvas/centurion-artist-quality-linen-canvas. You can tone them with white plus a little ivory black and a hint of burnt umber or use something like “Golden Heavy Bodied Neutral Gray N6” premixed acrylic. The canvas should look similar to this box:
Model Images May 14
If you choose to download the Full resolution photo set please send $10 to his PayPal address mitch06@hotmail.it
If you prefer not to use PayPal you can send the fee to by check and I will send him the PayPal payment. My address is 2826 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA 22181
Here is the link for Andrea’s extraordinary high definition photos
https://photos.app.goo.gl/1uBU2dxQg1ahjCi5A
Model Images May 21 Gomer
If you would like to use any of the images please send a check for $10 to: Gomer Pyles PO Box 190 The Plains, Virginia 20198
Here is the Google Photo link for Gomer’s fantastic high resolution photo set
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PbKay4K2VUdLxFEQA
Model Images May 28 Andrea
If you choose to download the Full resolution photo set please send $10 to his PayPal address mitch06@hotmail.it
If you prefer not to use PayPal you can send the fee to by check and I will send him the PayPal payment. My address is 2826 Chain Bridge Road, Vienna, VA 22181
Here is the link for Andrea’s extraordinary high definition photos
https://photos.app.goo.gl/d9cE5N9zP2GtWLgA9
DEMONSTRATION MAY 14
DEMONSTRATION MAY 21
DEMONSTRATION MAY 28
DEMONSTRATION JUNE 4
CLASS RECORDING MAY 14
CLASS RECORDING MAY 21
CLASS RECORDING MAY 28
CLASS RECORDING JUNE 4