Pet Portraits in Oil with Rose Tanner

Join us for a delightful and creative workshop where you will learn to paint realistic portraits of your beloved pets with oil paint. Acrylic paint is welcome, but Rose will be teaching oil painting. This class is perfect for pet lovers and aspiring artists alike, whether you're a complete beginner or have some painting experience.

In this hands-on workshop, you will discover the techniques necessary to create a lifelike representation of your furry friend. Rose will guide you through the process, covering essential topics such as composition, color mixing, and brushwork. You'll learn how to capture your pet's personality and unique features, ensuring that your finished portrait truly reflects your companion.

Please come to class with two 8.5 x 11 reference photos of your pet’s portrait for painting, (one in black and white to see values and one in color to match color). You may also bring your iPad with the photo reference.

Taking multiple photos with good lighting and expression from different angles can help you choose the best reference for your painting. We will be focusing on the portrait with simple backgrounds.

Materials list:

It is recommend that you use the best possible materials even as a beginner, it makes painting easier!

Oil Paint: Cobalt Blue Light, Transparent Oxide Brown is best, or Burnt Sienna, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson or Permanent Rose, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Yellow Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Light, and Cadmium Yellow Deep (optional) Titanium White

Brushes: (buy quality brushes, it will make your painting process easier)

2 - 3 Fine Detail, Round Brushes Small, 1 Small Soft Blender Brush

3 - 4 Flat Brushes Small, Medium, and Large Size

1 Medium Soft Blender Brush, 1 Medium Soft Blender Fan Brush

Oil Primed Panel or Canvas Best Quality: 10 x 10 or 9 x 12 or 11x14

Gamsol for brush Cleaning, Walnut Oil (optional), Paper Towels, Palette and Palette Knife, Paint Scrapper and Easel

About the Instructor: Rose Tanner is an award-winning artist who loves to create art that cherishes our heartfelt connections with animals and nature. Rose is a signature member of The Federation of Canadian Artists (FCA), Juried shows and volunteered for eight years on the FCA Victoria Chapter executive. Rose's work is collected nationally and internationally, including museums.

Rose studied illustration at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and oil painting with several other contemporary master painters. She has a professional background in publishing and software design, utilizing her talent to develop and promote the work of others.

Rose loves to teach and share her knowledge of classical oil painting through her online workshops.

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