WINTER , Oil Painting

$210.00

  • Wednesdays,Jan 28 - Mar 4, 2026

  • 12:30pm -3:30pm, 6 sessions 

  • Instructor: Lee Ballard

  • $210. 

  • Materials not included

  • Material list will be sent before first class

The course will cover the basics of still life painting from start to finish. Students will learn the fundamentals of form, light, shadow and composition. This is a great class for beginners or students who want to learn fundamental painting skill or get back to basics and refine their skills.

  • Wednesdays,Jan 28 - Mar 4, 2026

  • 12:30pm -3:30pm, 6 sessions 

  • Instructor: Lee Ballard

  • $210. 

  • Materials not included

  • Material list will be sent before first class

The course will cover the basics of still life painting from start to finish. Students will learn the fundamentals of form, light, shadow and composition. This is a great class for beginners or students who want to learn fundamental painting skill or get back to basics and refine their skills.

Vita Art Center 

Adult Art Classes – Oil Painting 

Materials 

8x10 Canvas 

Online 

https://www.dickblick.com/items/blick-canvas-panel-8-x-10/ 

Locally 

https://www.michaels.com/artists-loft-back-stapled-canvas/10672600.html 

16x20 Canvas 

Online 

https://www.dickblick.com/items/07008-1620/ 

Locally 

https://www.michaels.com/artists-loft-back-stapled-canvas/10672600.html 

Brush Washer 

Online 

https://www.dickblick.com/products/silicoil-brush-cleaning-tank/ 

Locally 

https://www.michaels.com/artists-loft-universal-glass-brush-washer/10203084.html 

Brush Cleaner & Mixable Medium 

8 oz Walnut Oil (preferred) *This can also be used as a medium 

https://www.amazon.com/M-Graham-8-Ounce-Walnut-Medium/dp/B0006OJAGU/ref=sr_1_9?keywords=walnut+oil&qid=1583907784&sr=8-9 

Gamblin Oil Paint: 

Titanium White (150ml) 

https://www.dickblick.com/items/01587-1024/ 

Ivory Black 

https://www.dickblick.com/items/01587-2253/ 

Ultramarine Blue 

https://www.dickblick.com/items/01587-5233/ 

Cadmium Yellow Medium 

https://www.dickblick.com/items/01587-4093/ 

Alizarin Crimson 

https://www.michaels.com/winsor-and-newton-winton-oil-colour/MD002570S.html?dwvar_MD002570S_color=Burnt%20Umber&dwvar_MD002570S_size=37%20ml 

Burnt Sienna 

https://www.dickblick.com/items/01587-8043/ 

Optional: Cadmium Orange & Thalo Blue 

*Fell free to bring other colors you may have, in addition to the required colors 

Palette Paper (12x16) 

Online 

https://www.dickblick.com/products/richeson-grey-matters-paper-palette/ 

Locally 

https://www.michaels.com/strathmore-300-series-palette-paper-pad/M10012259.html 

Palette Knife 

https://www.dickblick.com/items/03117-1023/ 

Brushes- 

Filbert size 12 and 8 

https://www.michaels.com/level-1-oil-short-handle-filbert-brush-by-artists-loft/M20000903.html?dwvar_M20000903_size=12 

Angle Brush size 8 

https://www.michaels.com/level-1-oil-short-handle-angle-brush-by-artists-loft/M20000900.html 

(optional) Flat Brush size 10 

https://www.michaels.com/level-1-oil-short-handle-flat-brush-by-artists-loft/M20000904.html 

(optional) Fan Brush size 8 

https://www.michaels.com/marseille-bristle-fan-brush-artist-loft/M10013392.html 

Gamsol (4oz) 

https://www.michaels.com/gamblin-gamsol/MD015531S.html?dwvar_MD015531S_size=32%20oz&dwvar_MD015531S_color=Clear 

Cloth-like Paper Towels (2) 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/TOOLBOX-55-Count-Shop-Towel-Roll-5440030/205218228 

Gloves (Optional) 

https://www.homedepot.com/p/Grease-Monkey-Nitrile-Large-Disposable-Gloves-100-Count-23890/202638590 

Additional Recommended Products 

Masters Brush Cleaner 

https://www.dickblick.com/products/the-masters-clean-up-kit/ 

Sta Wet Palette Seal 

https://www.dickblick.com/products/masterson-sta-wet-palette-seal/