Painting with Colour (Online Workshop) Spring 2025 w/ Lizzie Black
March 26 to April 9 (Wednesdays) 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern Time
**All sessions are live and will be recorded, students do not have to be present. All recordings will be available to students for 3 months after the final session, after 3 months the recording will be deleted.
Please check your email spam/junk folder for your Zoom invite.
DEMO: https://youtu.be/7rAsUOo_xvo
Workshop Description
This three-week workshops concentrate on colour and paint. We will learn about colour mixing and paint application. Once we have developed the tools and skills needed we will work towards creating a still life composition to paint. Uncover your artistry and find your own creative expression through painting.
The tutor will share reference images from other artists and her own work to inspire you.
Workshop Outline
Lizzie will take you through the three weeks with practical exercises to build your skills and knowledge of colour. She will guide you through the steps of colour mixing and applying paint to a canvas. You will create indoor still lives at home and paint them from direct observation.
3 hours online instruction on 3 sessions.
Demonstrations by Lizzie.
Slide presentations of examples by artists.
Feedback offered during or after the sessions.
Students will work with reference photographs and visual resources
provided by the teacher, available before or during each class.
Feedback given from finished work up to two weeks after last session.
Week 1 -
Starting with an introduction to Lizzie Black’s studio and work.
Colour: We will go through some practical fun exercises such as making a colour wheel and learning how to mix colours by creating colour swatches. We will learn about primary and secondary colours and how to mix cools and warm hues on your palette.
We will learn about applying paint and become familiar with the qualities and consistencies of oil paint. We will experiment with how to put the paint on the canvas, different mediums and brush
techniques, drying times and impasto effects.
Week 2 -
With the knowledge we have gained through colour mixing we will experiment painting directly from two different still life arrangements using different palettes eg: a limited palette and an earth palette. We will experiment with different paint consistencies and brush marks, developing an understanding of the quality of paint on the surface. We will delve into the impressionist artists and observe their use of colour and make studies in response to our observations.
Week 3 -
Painting together: We will create a still life with guidance on how to arrange and create a dynamic and interesting composition and subject. We will paint together as a group. Feedback will be given where possible and Lizzie will paint alongside the group enabling students to watch her painting develop throughout the session.
Workshop Materials List
Paints
I prefer professional or artist quality paints and think you get more value for money as the pigment content is higher. This is my chosen selection of colours.
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow
Yellow Ochre
Cerulean Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red
Alizarin Crimson
Burnt Sienna
Medium
I prefer low odour medium and linseed oil to slow the drying process and improve the consistency.
Sansodor (low odour)
Linseed oil or Liquin
Use 2/3 Winsor and Newton Sansodor and 1/3 Linseed oil
Jacksons Professional oil paint
https://www.jacksonsart.com/search/?q=jacksons%20oil%20paint
Brushes
Have a collection Assorted flat/square/round and heavy bristled/ one small rigger brush for detail. I prefer using Pro arte brushes.
https://www.jacksonsart.com/pro-arte-sterling-acrylix-synthetic-oil-acrylic-brushes-long-
handles-201/
Art canvas panels
Have an assortment of at least 5 medium canvases/panels. 10 x 12
inches- 12 x 16 inches
I prefer Cotton canvas panels medium texture. 4mm
https://www.jacksonsart.com/jackson-s-premium-cotton-canvas-art-boards
I paint a ground on my canvas panels before I start to paint. I use acrylic paint yellow ochre with a black paint mixed with gesso. The gesso is optional. I can show you how to prepare these during the
sessions. You will need a medium sized decorators brush to apply.
Other art materials
A sketchbook
Soft pencils (2B-4B)
Equipment
Palette and table easel or Painting box
Floor easel or French easel or Pochade box if you prefer to stand
A palette knife
Rags or kitchen towel
March 26 to April 9 (Wednesdays) 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern Time
**All sessions are live and will be recorded, students do not have to be present. All recordings will be available to students for 3 months after the final session, after 3 months the recording will be deleted.
Please check your email spam/junk folder for your Zoom invite.
DEMO: https://youtu.be/7rAsUOo_xvo
Workshop Description
This three-week workshops concentrate on colour and paint. We will learn about colour mixing and paint application. Once we have developed the tools and skills needed we will work towards creating a still life composition to paint. Uncover your artistry and find your own creative expression through painting.
The tutor will share reference images from other artists and her own work to inspire you.
Workshop Outline
Lizzie will take you through the three weeks with practical exercises to build your skills and knowledge of colour. She will guide you through the steps of colour mixing and applying paint to a canvas. You will create indoor still lives at home and paint them from direct observation.
3 hours online instruction on 3 sessions.
Demonstrations by Lizzie.
Slide presentations of examples by artists.
Feedback offered during or after the sessions.
Students will work with reference photographs and visual resources
provided by the teacher, available before or during each class.
Feedback given from finished work up to two weeks after last session.
Week 1 -
Starting with an introduction to Lizzie Black’s studio and work.
Colour: We will go through some practical fun exercises such as making a colour wheel and learning how to mix colours by creating colour swatches. We will learn about primary and secondary colours and how to mix cools and warm hues on your palette.
We will learn about applying paint and become familiar with the qualities and consistencies of oil paint. We will experiment with how to put the paint on the canvas, different mediums and brush
techniques, drying times and impasto effects.
Week 2 -
With the knowledge we have gained through colour mixing we will experiment painting directly from two different still life arrangements using different palettes eg: a limited palette and an earth palette. We will experiment with different paint consistencies and brush marks, developing an understanding of the quality of paint on the surface. We will delve into the impressionist artists and observe their use of colour and make studies in response to our observations.
Week 3 -
Painting together: We will create a still life with guidance on how to arrange and create a dynamic and interesting composition and subject. We will paint together as a group. Feedback will be given where possible and Lizzie will paint alongside the group enabling students to watch her painting develop throughout the session.
Workshop Materials List
Paints
I prefer professional or artist quality paints and think you get more value for money as the pigment content is higher. This is my chosen selection of colours.
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow
Yellow Ochre
Cerulean Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red
Alizarin Crimson
Burnt Sienna
Medium
I prefer low odour medium and linseed oil to slow the drying process and improve the consistency.
Sansodor (low odour)
Linseed oil or Liquin
Use 2/3 Winsor and Newton Sansodor and 1/3 Linseed oil
Jacksons Professional oil paint
https://www.jacksonsart.com/search/?q=jacksons%20oil%20paint
Brushes
Have a collection Assorted flat/square/round and heavy bristled/ one small rigger brush for detail. I prefer using Pro arte brushes.
https://www.jacksonsart.com/pro-arte-sterling-acrylix-synthetic-oil-acrylic-brushes-long-
handles-201/
Art canvas panels
Have an assortment of at least 5 medium canvases/panels. 10 x 12
inches- 12 x 16 inches
I prefer Cotton canvas panels medium texture. 4mm
https://www.jacksonsart.com/jackson-s-premium-cotton-canvas-art-boards
I paint a ground on my canvas panels before I start to paint. I use acrylic paint yellow ochre with a black paint mixed with gesso. The gesso is optional. I can show you how to prepare these during the
sessions. You will need a medium sized decorators brush to apply.
Other art materials
A sketchbook
Soft pencils (2B-4B)
Equipment
Palette and table easel or Painting box
Floor easel or French easel or Pochade box if you prefer to stand
A palette knife
Rags or kitchen towel
March 26 to April 9 (Wednesdays) 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM Eastern Time
**All sessions are live and will be recorded, students do not have to be present. All recordings will be available to students for 3 months after the final session, after 3 months the recording will be deleted.
Please check your email spam/junk folder for your Zoom invite.
DEMO: https://youtu.be/7rAsUOo_xvo
Workshop Description
This three-week workshops concentrate on colour and paint. We will learn about colour mixing and paint application. Once we have developed the tools and skills needed we will work towards creating a still life composition to paint. Uncover your artistry and find your own creative expression through painting.
The tutor will share reference images from other artists and her own work to inspire you.
Workshop Outline
Lizzie will take you through the three weeks with practical exercises to build your skills and knowledge of colour. She will guide you through the steps of colour mixing and applying paint to a canvas. You will create indoor still lives at home and paint them from direct observation.
3 hours online instruction on 3 sessions.
Demonstrations by Lizzie.
Slide presentations of examples by artists.
Feedback offered during or after the sessions.
Students will work with reference photographs and visual resources
provided by the teacher, available before or during each class.
Feedback given from finished work up to two weeks after last session.
Week 1 -
Starting with an introduction to Lizzie Black’s studio and work.
Colour: We will go through some practical fun exercises such as making a colour wheel and learning how to mix colours by creating colour swatches. We will learn about primary and secondary colours and how to mix cools and warm hues on your palette.
We will learn about applying paint and become familiar with the qualities and consistencies of oil paint. We will experiment with how to put the paint on the canvas, different mediums and brush
techniques, drying times and impasto effects.
Week 2 -
With the knowledge we have gained through colour mixing we will experiment painting directly from two different still life arrangements using different palettes eg: a limited palette and an earth palette. We will experiment with different paint consistencies and brush marks, developing an understanding of the quality of paint on the surface. We will delve into the impressionist artists and observe their use of colour and make studies in response to our observations.
Week 3 -
Painting together: We will create a still life with guidance on how to arrange and create a dynamic and interesting composition and subject. We will paint together as a group. Feedback will be given where possible and Lizzie will paint alongside the group enabling students to watch her painting develop throughout the session.
Workshop Materials List
Paints
I prefer professional or artist quality paints and think you get more value for money as the pigment content is higher. This is my chosen selection of colours.
Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow
Yellow Ochre
Cerulean Blue
French Ultramarine
Cadmium Red
Alizarin Crimson
Burnt Sienna
Medium
I prefer low odour medium and linseed oil to slow the drying process and improve the consistency.
Sansodor (low odour)
Linseed oil or Liquin
Use 2/3 Winsor and Newton Sansodor and 1/3 Linseed oil
Jacksons Professional oil paint
https://www.jacksonsart.com/search/?q=jacksons%20oil%20paint
Brushes
Have a collection Assorted flat/square/round and heavy bristled/ one small rigger brush for detail. I prefer using Pro arte brushes.
https://www.jacksonsart.com/pro-arte-sterling-acrylix-synthetic-oil-acrylic-brushes-long-
handles-201/
Art canvas panels
Have an assortment of at least 5 medium canvases/panels. 10 x 12
inches- 12 x 16 inches
I prefer Cotton canvas panels medium texture. 4mm
https://www.jacksonsart.com/jackson-s-premium-cotton-canvas-art-boards
I paint a ground on my canvas panels before I start to paint. I use acrylic paint yellow ochre with a black paint mixed with gesso. The gesso is optional. I can show you how to prepare these during the
sessions. You will need a medium sized decorators brush to apply.
Other art materials
A sketchbook
Soft pencils (2B-4B)
Equipment
Palette and table easel or Painting box
Floor easel or French easel or Pochade box if you prefer to stand
A palette knife
Rags or kitchen towel