Oil Painting Skill Building with Barbara Saunders

​​​​​​Registration Deadline: May 15

Join Barbara Saunders for an introductory to intermediate class and practice the most useful oil painting methods and materials. Emphasis will be placed on the use of the Prismatic palette in managing the strong pigments found in oil media. The use of color and value to achieve perspective, shape and scale will be demonstrated and practiced.

The class will meet in the gardens near the waterfall at 9am and walk to the beach to sketch. The class will then walk back to the museum and meet in the classroom to complete the painting. For those who wish to drive instead of walking to/from the beach, please meet at the Granada Beach Approach at 9:15am. The class will gather in the upper park with the Ormond Garage memorial.

CLASS SCHEDULE:

• 9:00am: Meet in the museum gardens near the waterfall
• 9:00 - 10:00am: Walk to the beach and sketch
• 10:00am - 12:30pm: Walk back to museum to paint in classroom

All paint will be provided. Students are responsible for some supplies; please see the supply list below.

Student Supply List:

1. A pre-primed canvas (16”x20” or smaller)
2. Drawing notebook or loose paper with support (clip board)
3. Five different size brushes
4. Roll of paper towels or a cloth
5. Hand wipes
6. Apron
7. Gloves (optional)
8. Sunscreen

About the Instructor

Barbara Crispino Saunders began her formal fine art education during her Master’s work at Ithaca College in NY. She has been studying painting under some of the most internationally recognized master painters for over 30 years, evolving to oil for its luminosity, strong pigments and forgiving nature. Her work is found in galleries in NY and Florida and held in private collections throughout the US. A Florida certified elementary teacher, and former OMAM curator, Barbara’s history has included decades of fine art instruction for children and adults.