Introduction to Painting with Oil – Clouds & Landscapes with Andrea Fredeen

The Quesnel Art Gallery is delighted to host a professional oil painting workshop with accomplished artist, Andrea S Fredeen. Designed for artists who typically work in other mediums but are curious about exploring oils, this hands-on session welcomes beginners to the medium who already have some painting experience.

Many artists find oil painting intimidating due to safety concerns, cleanup, or cost. Andrea will share over 30 years of expertise with this versatile and distinctive medium, guiding participants through the differences between oils and other paints, safe handling of solvents and varnishes, and the fundamentals of working with oil.

The day will include live demonstrations, opportunities to ask questions, and personalized instruction as you work on your own painting. Reference photographs will be provided, though participants are welcome to bring their own printed or tablet-based images (no phone-only references).
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Join us for an inspiring, skill-building experience that will expand your creative toolkit and deepen your understanding of oil painting. Lunch will be provided by the Gallery and catered by a local business.

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SUPPLY LIST
PAINT:
Gamblin has good student-grade oil paints. My palette has the following colours on it, but feel free to bring your favourite colours:
- Ivory Black
- French Ultramarine
- Cobalt Blue
- Viridian
- Burnt Sienna or Transparent Oxide Red
- Permanent Alizarin Crimson
- Cadmium Red Light (or any warm light red)
- Cadmium Yellow Light
- Yellow Ochre
- Titanium White

I will have some student grade paints in these colours to share with students who might be missing some.

MEDIUM:: I typically use linseed oil or liquin. I will have some extra on hand if needed to share.

STRETCHED CANVAS, or PANELS (wood or canvas): Bring three to five of these, no smaller than 8in x 10in but no larger than 11in x 14in.

BRUSHES: I use both bristle and synthetic brushes with every painting (we will be discussing the uses of both). My “go to” brushes are Brights (size 2-6), Flats (size 1-4), and Filberts (size 1-4). Bring several of what size/type are your favourites.

PALETTE KNIFE
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PALETTE (wood/glass/palette paper)

Provided by Gallery & Instructor:
CONTAINER (for solvent)
PAPER TOWELS AND GARBAGE BAG
GAMSOL (odorless mineral spirit)

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enlivens our community, and strengthens our bonds.