Realism Figure Oil Painting for Beginners-Intermediate
by Kirsten Sanford | Nov 18, 2022
Become a better, realistic painter by learning the basics and essentials of portrait oil painting. Explore the charm of realism and discover your potential in creating portrait art!
Material list for students to purchase:
Required oil paint colors: Titanium white, cadmium yellow, yellow ochre, cadmium red light, alizarin crimson, raw umber, cadmium green pale (Windsor Newton brand), cinnabar green medium (Rembrandt brand), viridian, cerulean blue, ultramarine blue.
Optional oil paint colors to get in addition to above colors: Cadmium orange, raw sienna, burnt sienna, burnt umber, mars black
Recommended brushes: Robert Simons Flat and Filbert, Bristle, Size #2, #4, #6, #8
Silver Brush Renaissance (Typer #7110) Red Sable #1, #2
Surfaces: 11×14 canvas (2-3 total)
Other Supplies: Linseed oil, Turpenoid or Gamsol, 2 containers for cleaning brushes with lid, palette knife, rags, wooden or plastic palette