The Drawing Studio

Break free from rigid techniques and discover the joy of expressive, textured painting combining cold wax and oil paint. Embrace spontaneity and create richly layered works with depth and movement. Step-by-step, you'll explore intuitive mark-making and the unique properties of cold wax to build dynamic composition.

Tammy will provide two 12"x12" painting panels, 1 sheet of oil paper, and 1 rubber stamp for students. The price of this kit is included in tuition.

In addition to what is being provided, please bring the following materials to class:

Paint: Student-grade oil paints like Gamblin's 1980 or Winsor & Newton's Winton are fine, or professional grade. Water mixable oils or acrylics are not suitable for this course. 

- Titanium White 

- Ultramarine Blue

- Permanent Rose

- Dioxazine Purple

- Cadmium Yellow Light or Hansa Yellow

- Cadmium Red Light or Napthol Red

Palette: One 12" x 16" x 3/32" piece of clear sheet glass for the palette (most locations of Home Depot carry this precut glass). Check online for availability. Do not bring frame glass which may break easily. 

- Ordorless Mineral Spirits (Tammy recommends Gamsol for least toxicity)

- Plastic stencils of various types

- Gamblin Cold Wax (4 oz. will do)

- Catalyst Wedge (shape 6)

- #4 filbert oil painting brush, Simply Simmons is a durable, economical choice

- 4" soft rubber brayer

- Straight-edge razor for cleaning palette

- Disposable nitrile gloves 

Optional: 

- Pointed scraping tool (Anything with a point)

- Old comb or other items you have that might make interesting marks

- Blue Painters Tape

- Paper Towels

- Putty Knife

- Msc. art stamps if you have them