Painting Domestic Interiors w/ Amy Brnger, Jan 28 & 29
Description:
Painting the interior can be an exploration of the quiet, unremarkable spaces in our lives. While interior paintings can encompass spaces that are large and dramatic, everyday, utilitarian spaces can be transformed into something quietly magical. The latter is the space that will be explored in this workshop. Participants will paint everyday spaces, perhaps with flowers, windows, people, or art supplies observed. Students should bring photos to the class of interior spaces. Images of interiors should have a clear light source, simple perspective, and not necessarily overdone with objects. The beginning or end of day light is great as you can get spots of light that are fun to paint. Zoom in on a room versus taking the whole of it in.
Amy will review aspects of painting the interior that she finds most compelling, will paint a demonstration of that concept each day, and review work with participants each day. Some key concepts that will be reviewed include perspective, painting with a limited palette, finding the major shapes, and how to find key details without overwhelming the surface with every object in the room.
Saturday & Sunday, Jan 28 & 29 10am-4pm, $325
Cancellation Policy: We ask that you to give us four weeks notice if you need to cancel for a full refund minus a $35 cancellation fee. Cancellations should be made by phone by calling (603) 387-3463. This provides us the opportunity to fill the space. We are sorry, but we cannot give refunds or issue credits for missed classes or no shows.
Amy Brnger Workshops MATERIALS LIST
Have a selection of brushes, but make sure that you have some that are 1⁄2”-1 1⁄2” wide. I prefer brights. I have been using Trekell synthetic hog bristle brushes, Opal 4000 Flat size 12, Golden Taklon 2510 size 10 and 16 flat, and sometimes a Golden Taklon size 4. I also like Winsor New Monarch brand flats.
PAINTS
Oil Paint Color List
Please buy artist grade paint, not student grade. Student grade is frustrating because it has a LOT less pigment in it. You will go through it quickly, and it won’t satisfy your color needs.
I mostly use Gamblin Artist Grade oil paints. Windsor Newton is also great and very consistent. Holbein, Williamsburg, Rembrandt, and Michael Harding are all good brands. My preference for Gamblin is only because I have used them for years and I enjoy the predictability of the product.
Here are colors I will generally be using when I demo:
Gamblin BRAND:
-Chromatic Black
-Titanium White
-Quinacridone Magenta
-Cad Red Light
-Ultramarine Blue
-Pthalo Turquoise
-Cad Yellow Light
-Indian Yellow
Optional: Raw Umber or Gold Ochre
SURFACES
Have a selection of pre-gessoed canvas, gessoed paper, or panels for both days. You will generally make one painting per day, plus some quick studies. Interiors lend themselves to a rectangular format, but you can choose that or square. These are all good sizes: 10 x 10, 12 x 12, 11 x 14, 12 x 16, 16 x 20. I will be making both square and rectangular paintings.
My personal favorite panel brands are Ampersand Museum grade panel, Raymar, and Trekell oil ground or acrylic ground panels. Smooth surfaces with a touch of tooth are nice for quickly moving paint around. You can also gesso your own if you have access to raw panels.
SOLVENT and OIL
● Odor free solvent. Gamblin makes a nice one; Gamsol.. Gamsol Refined Linseed oil or Gamblin no-solvent gel. I mix 1⁄2 oil and 1⁄2 solvent for a general purpose medium.
PALETTE
● Whatever you prefer–I like a large palette, at least 16 x 20 when I am working at home. When I travel I paint on a wood palette or a gray paper palette.
OTHER THINGS
● Paper towels or shop towels. My favorite brand is Viva.
● 2 glass containers with a lid (or you may have your own containers for solvent and medium
already). For your solvent. Old salsa, peanut butter, relish jars are great. 4-12 ounce jars.
● Metal Palette knife for mixing paint. You want one with a metal end that is around 3” long –not a tiny or oddly shaped knife. I buy the Che Son brand whenever I can find them. Very simple with a good but not too stiff snap.
● Disposable gloves. I buy medical grade gloves by the box, making sure they fit snugly.
● Pencil, vine charcoal or soft conte crayon, ruler/straight edge
● If you have any construction paper, in black, white, and gray, I sometimes use this paper (with
scissors) to work on major shapes.
● Paper, any quality, for major shapes drawings.
● Studio or Plein Air Easel (Jackson Art will supply each participant with a small side table)
*Bring a lunch or one can be ordered out at the J Town Deli or Autumn Nomad just 5 minutes away.
Amy Brnger, from Eliot, Maine, has painted still life, flowers, interiors and landscape for as long as she has been an artist. She enjoys painting flowers from her garden, interior views of her home, and forgotten, overlooked landscape views. Her paintings are expressive, energetic, and attempt to capture the changing nature of living things.
Amy has been teaching painting since 2012, but has been a painter for over 35 years. She is represented by galleries in Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Virginia. She opened a paperworks business in 2012 and sells calendars, cards, and prints to retailers throughout the country. She teaches painting workshops nationally and internationally. Since the Coronavirus, she took the plunge and learned how to teach online and loves it.
Check out Amy's work at https://amybrnger.com/
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