California College of the Arts

Painting

Introduction to Painting

OAK 236
Instructor: Patrick Dintino
Thurs., 6:45–9:45 p.m., June 5–August 14 (no class July 3)
10 sessions. $300. Noncredit. Prerequisite: none

SF 126
Instructor: Steven Robert Barich
Mon., 6:45–9:45 p.m., June 2–August 4 10 sessions. $300. Noncredit. Prerequisite: none

Designed for beginners and those who have minimal painting experience. Students learn a variety of techniques, including alla prima, glazing, scumbling, and impasto, as well as explore a wide range of subject matter, including still life, portrait, abstraction, and the model. Individual critiques, group discussions, and field trips to galleries supplement the studio experience. Emphasis is given to learn different methods to develop a personal painting style.

Bring to first class: 2 preprimed canvas boards, acrylic or oil paints (black, white, blue, red, yellow), palette knife, disposable palettes, several brush sizes, a few jars, rags; oil painters should bring odorless mineral spirits, Liquin, Galkyd, or linseed oil.

Image & Content

SF 128
Instructor: Jamie Brunson
Tues., 6:45–9:45 p.m., June 3–August 5
10 sessions. $300. Noncredit. Prerequisite: Introduction to Painting or equivalent experience

Designed for intermediate to advanced painters who want to develop or refine a distinctive style. A series of initial exercises that explore varied tools and methods helps participants connect material and formal approaches to the ideas that shape their work—whether that work is abstract, representational, or somewhere in between. Through catalogues, a slide lecture, and a field trip to a contemporary exhibition, consideration is given to how other artists have used specific painterly techniques to support the content and imagery of their work. A majority of class time is devoted to regular studio work sessions and one-on-one feedback.

Bring to first class: oil or acrylic paints (a minimal palette of titanium white, mars or ivory black, cadmium yellow light and medium, cadmium red medium, alizarin crimson, cerulean and ultramarine blue, cadmium green light, and additional colors if you have them); oil painters should bring odorless mineral spirits, Liquin, Galkyd, or linseed oil; acrylic painters should bring acrylic glazing medium or gloss- or matte-medium; brushes and palette knives; rags, jars, disposable palette sheets; primed canvas or panels.

Intermediate/Advanced Painting

OAK 238
Instructor: Merl Ross
Sat., 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., June 14–July 26 (no class July 5) 6 sessions. $180. Noncredit. Prerequisite: Introduction to Painting or equivalent experience

Intended for those students who have completed an introduction to painting course and wish to further develop their visual explorations using acrylic or oil paint. A variety of themes are explored, some through direct observation, others drawing upon imagination. Emphasis is given to developing a personal vision. Individual feedback and group critiques assist students to examine the properties of color and its application, along with other technical concerns.

Bring to first class: several brushes, a few jars, rags, a preprimed canvas (at least 16" x 20"), disposable palettes, palette knife, acrylic or oil paints (titanium white, mars black, cadmium yellow or hue, cadmium yellow light or lemon yellow, cadmium red medium or hue, quinacridone violet, ultramarine blue, phthalo blue). If working in oils, bring odorless mineral spirits, damar varnish, Liquin, Galkyd, or linseed oil.

Figure Painting

OAK 240
Instructor: Francesca Pastine
Tues., 6:45–9:45 p.m., June 3–August 5
10 sessions. $320. Noncredit. Prerequisite: figure drawing experience; painting experience helpful

Participants explore traditional and nontraditional approaches to painting using a model. Students learn to observe color on the figure and how to use color to describe solid forms. A series of exercises develop the student's awareness of color and value. Participants employ step-by-step strategies for breaking down what one sees and how to translate it into paint. Emphasis is placed on integrating color, composition, and spatial issues while working from the figure.

Bring to first class: oil or acrylic paints (burnt umber, titanium white, and ultramarine blue), a palette, a couple of bristle brushes, container for water, odorless mineral spirits if using oil paints, cotton rags, one 18" x 24" canvas board, one other prepared support (stretched canvas or canvas board) approximately 11" x 14".