Intro to Oils - Still Life Painting

Welcome to Intro to Oils!

Join us for a fun and informative event where you'll learn all about the wonderful world of oils. Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, this event is perfect for everyone. Come down to Kaleidoscope Artisan Collective and discover the magic of oils with our expert instructor, local artist, Ann Alexander.

Get ready to unleash your creativity and dive into the art of oil painting. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore your artistic side and connect with fellow oil painting enthusiasts. See you there!

Info: Alla Prima Technique: Define "alla prima" (wet-on-wet), its spontaneous, direct nature—emphasis on painting in a single sitting.

Primary Palette: Introduce the eight-color palette (warm/cool red, yellow, blue + black/white)

Info: Warm + Warm = vibrant, intense mixtures
Cool + Cool = often more subtle, harmonious blends
Warm + Cool = risk of neutralizing colors or creating “mud”

Complementary Mixing:
Show how to create neutral grays by mixing opposites (red/green, blue/orange, yellow/purple) with the limited palette

Demonstrate how this builds a richer understanding of color temperature and control

Info: Help students see the still life as shapes, values, and color—not “just” as familiar objects.

Info: Step 1: Block-in large value shapes first (no details!)
Step 2: Mid-stage refine color temperature, check relationships
Step 3: Final Pass add detail or edges only where it matters

Encourage loose beginnings, gradually working toward clarity

Host or Publisher Ann Alexander, Artist