Homework: 8/28

REMEMBER: You have NO SCHOOL Monday, 9/2/13. LABOR DAY!!!
We will meet again Wed, 9/4/13

You have 3 parts to your homework due for next Wednesday:

1. Finish your FIGURE STUDY. These are DUE for critique at the beginning of class. This should be the absolute best use of figure, composition, and paint handling you can present.

2. We will be discussing different techniques for oil painting, as well as different grounds, supports, and tools for putting paint on a surface. RESEARCH at least 3 painting techniques, 3 supports, 3 grounds, and 3 tools for working with oil. POST THIS with brief explanations (descriptions) for each to the blog.

3. BRING SUPPLIES for making paint along with brushes, rags, a palette, and paint thinner (to paint):
~dry pigment
~linseed oil
~beeswax (for certain colors. AGAIN, not requisite but will help certain colors "bind")
~palette knife
~glass & muller (optional but HIGHLY RECOMMENDED)
~permanent marker
~tape
~gloves, respirator (gloves & masks will be provided, but again a respirator is awesome if you have it)
~eye protection (safety glasses)

Read the following sites CAREFULLY, so you will know what to expect next Wednesday!! This is an adventure for all, so know that there are many variations on a theme. We will become much more familiar with what paint is and how it works as the semester progresses. Do not be discouraged at the beginning! As the adage goes: If at first you don't succeed, try try again! :)

http://www.sinopia.com/how-to-make-oil-paint.aspx

http://www.paintmaking.com/extenders_fillers_driers.htm

http://michaelharding.co.uk/news5.php