Still Life: Oil painting for Beginners : Light, Movement & Mood
Adult Class | Registration opens 11/3/2026 10:00 AM MDT
Discover the beauty of oil painting in this beginner-friendly class. Students will learn the fundamentals of working with oil paints, including materials, color theory, color mixing, and essential painting techniques. Through a series of simple still life exercises, you’ll explore how to mix and apply paint, understand light and shadow, and create vibrant, expressive paintings. By the end of the class, you’ll have a solid foundation in oil painting and the confidence to continue developing your skills.
- No prior painting experience is necessary.
- Paint
Oil paint (artist grade), preferred brands:
Rembrandt – https://www.royaltalens.com
Michael Harding – https://www.michaelharding.co.uk
Winsor & Newton – https://www.winsornewton.com
Ultramarine Blue
Viridian Green
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Red
Cadmium Yellow
Cadmium Yellow Light
Cadmium Yellow Deep
Yellow Ochre
Transparent Red Oxide
Transparent Brown Oxide
Titanium White (Rembrandt Titanium White strongly recommended)
Medium
Odorless mineral spirits for oil painting (Gamsol) – https://gamblincolors.com
No-spill container to hold mineral spirits
Linseed oil
Brushes for Oil Painting
Flat brushes (sizes 2, 4, 6, and 18)
Filbert brushes (sizes 4 and 6)
Princeton Aspen brushes (good beginner option) – https://princetonbrush.com
Other Oil Painting Supplies
Paper towels (Scott Shop Towels) – https://www.scottbrand.com
Painting Surface
Gessoed panel boards (Jack Richeson hardwood panels) – https://www.jackricheson.com
Or any canvas board
Sizes: 9 × 12 inches or 11 × 14 inches