When
Where
Studio in the Park
The main facility for the Art Guild of Louisiana is the Studio in the Park. This BREC building is located in Cedarcrest Park in Baton Rouge.
More InfoWorkshop Coordinator
David Gary, Email David, 225-252-8384
Info
15 Maximum Participants
Doors open at 12:30
Description
Join Art Guild of Louisiana artist Madhuri Yadlapati for an afternoon workshop in solvent-free painting. No need to buy a whole new set of water-soluble colors, as you will learn how to combine water-soluble oils with traditional oil paints. You will follow a simple method of starting with a water-soluble value sketch, mixing colors using traditional oil paint, and applying color directly using bold brushstrokes. We will use an “Alla Prima” approach of direct painting all at once, and complete a painting of a simple still life from start to finish.
Whether you’re allergic or sensitive to solvents, or just want to be able to paint in oils without the smell of solvent in closed spaces, or are interested in traveling more easily with your oil paints without stopping to buy solvent at your destination, there are many benefits to working in oils without solvent.
Supply List
- Canvas or canvas panel to paint on. A small size like 8×8, 8×10, 10×10, or 9×12 is best.
- 2-3 synthetic brushes, in sizes 4,6, 8 long flats (Rosemary Ivory, Princeton Aspen, Winsor Newton Monarch, or Grey Matters are all recommended)
- Water-soluble paint and solvent-free gel will be provided, but you should bring your own favorite traditional oil colors.
- Option 1: Limited palette: Quinacridone Magenta, Cadmium Yellow Light, Phthalo Blue, and Titanium White (Gamblin or any other brand you like)
- Option 2: Warm and cool of each primary: The colors listed above plus Cadmium Red Light, Indian Yellow, and Ultramarine Blue.
- Paper towels (Viva recommended)
- Palette Knife for mixing colors
- Palette to mix colors on (a 12×16 disposable paper palette works well, like that made by Grey Matters)
- Small jam jar or other container for water
- Plastic grocery bags for trash