Learn to Oil Paint – Donna Downey
By A Mystery Man Writer
Last updated 25 Jun 2024
![Learn to Oil Paint – Donna Downey](https://www.donnadowney.com/cdn/shop/products/ops1_2000x_9d787d86-df71-4d54-ad52-f2075a7dcb90_800x.jpg?v=1590853305)
5 guided painting sessions that will dispel your fears of painting in oil and make you a more confident painter. Series 1 - Beginner Oils / Chair Study Preparing your surface Basic composition: Rule of Thirds Basic color and proportion mapping Getting comfortable with a new medium Process of using thin layers to develop your design Basic Value: Darks Darker and your Lights Lighter Painting from the inside out and the outside in Signing your work Easy Clean up Basic Series 2 - Gaining Perspective / Chair Study Subject related to space Using color to define space Playing on perspective to add interest Adding details to your design A brief insight on Van Gogh’s chairs Series 3 - Adding Pattern / Chair Study Basic composition: Rule of Thirds Incorporating more elements into the composition Sketching in the composition Basic color
5 guided painting sessions that will dispel your fears of painting in oil and make you a more confident painter. Series 1 - Beginner Oils / Chair Study Preparing your surface Basic composition: Rule of Thirds Basic color and proportion mapping Getting comfortable with a new medium Process of using thin layers to develop your design Basic Value: Darks Darker and your Lights Lighter Painting from the inside out and the outside in Signing your work Easy Clean up Basic Series 2 - Gaining Perspective / Chair Study Subject related to space Using color to define space Playing on perspective to add interest Adding details to your design A brief insight on Van Gogh’s chairs Series 3 - Adding Pattern / Chair Study Basic composition: Rule of Thirds Incorporating more elements into the composition Sketching in the composition Basic color and proportion mapping Developing a pattern Series 4 - Composition & Mood Working larger Spatial Relationships: Weight & Direction Using color to set the mood Building a scene within a scene Pattern on pattern Using color value to build dimensional design Using the wipe out tool to correct mistakes Series 5 - Artistic Narrative Working even larger Adding objects to add more meaning Developing artwork that tells a story Supplies used throughout all 5 Series lessons: Canvas - Primed with red acrylic paint Oil Paintbrushes - size 4 or 6 Oil paints Gamsol - Odorless Mineral Spirits for thinning Gamblin mediums and for general painting. I use this primarily for cleaning my brushes as I work Palette - This can be any non-porous surface like palette pad, glass palette, etc. Use what you have. Oil Medium - Any oil medium will work and there are dozens to choose from. I like the Gamblin Alkyd Medium Paper Towels Rubber Gloves - Not all oil painters wear gloves so this is not a must have. The downloadable delivery and forever access to this product makes it non-refundable
5 guided painting sessions that will dispel your fears of painting in oil and make you a more confident painter. Series 1 - Beginner Oils / Chair Study Preparing your surface Basic composition: Rule of Thirds Basic color and proportion mapping Getting comfortable with a new medium Process of using thin layers to develop your design Basic Value: Darks Darker and your Lights Lighter Painting from the inside out and the outside in Signing your work Easy Clean up Basic Series 2 - Gaining Perspective / Chair Study Subject related to space Using color to define space Playing on perspective to add interest Adding details to your design A brief insight on Van Gogh’s chairs Series 3 - Adding Pattern / Chair Study Basic composition: Rule of Thirds Incorporating more elements into the composition Sketching in the composition Basic color and proportion mapping Developing a pattern Series 4 - Composition & Mood Working larger Spatial Relationships: Weight & Direction Using color to set the mood Building a scene within a scene Pattern on pattern Using color value to build dimensional design Using the wipe out tool to correct mistakes Series 5 - Artistic Narrative Working even larger Adding objects to add more meaning Developing artwork that tells a story Supplies used throughout all 5 Series lessons: Canvas - Primed with red acrylic paint Oil Paintbrushes - size 4 or 6 Oil paints Gamsol - Odorless Mineral Spirits for thinning Gamblin mediums and for general painting. I use this primarily for cleaning my brushes as I work Palette - This can be any non-porous surface like palette pad, glass palette, etc. Use what you have. Oil Medium - Any oil medium will work and there are dozens to choose from. I like the Gamblin Alkyd Medium Paper Towels Rubber Gloves - Not all oil painters wear gloves so this is not a must have. The downloadable delivery and forever access to this product makes it non-refundable
5 guided painting sessions that will dispel your fears of painting in oil and make you a more confident painter. Series 1 - Beginner Oils / Chair
![Learn to Oil Paint – Donna Downey](http://www.donnadowney.com/cdn/shop/products/ops-1-5_grande_480395d0-8d20-40c4-8917-a70cefebcd69_1024x.jpg?v=1590853305)
Learn to Oil Paint
![Learn to Oil Paint – Donna Downey](https://www.donnadowney.com/cdn/shop/products/egon_Schiele-rest2_800x.jpg?v=1590853224)
Artist Studies – Donna Downey
![Learn to Oil Paint – Donna Downey](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0662/1819/files/escape_600x.jpg?v=1693338102)
Distressed Flowers – Donna Downey
![Learn to Oil Paint – Donna Downey](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0662/1819/products/abstract_florals_logo_824de9fd-7358-4725-a659-90108108b07c_600x.jpg?v=1571272757)
Painting Portraits • FREE CLASS – Donna Downey
![Learn to Oil Paint – Donna Downey](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0662/1819/files/goddessenegy1_600x.jpg?v=1689852771)
Learn to Oil Paint – Donna Downey
![Learn to Oil Paint – Donna Downey](https://www.donnadowney.com/cdn/shop/products/facefucjerysquare_600x.jpg?v=1662924107)
Online Workshops – Donna Downey
![Learn to Oil Paint – Donna Downey](https://www.donnadowney.com/cdn/shop/products/zorn_landscape_800x.jpg?v=1590853224)
Artist Studies – Donna Downey
![Learn to Oil Paint – Donna Downey](https://www.donnadowney.com/cdn/shop/products/PinDesignTemplates_4_800x.png?v=1590853224)
Artist Studies – Donna Downey
![Learn to Oil Paint – Donna Downey](https://www.donnadowney.com/cdn/shop/files/top-view-artist-painting-with-brush-palette_23-2148612658_x800.jpg?v=1704297560)
Donna Downey
Recommended for you
-
Gamblin : Gamsol Odourless Mineral Spirit : 3780ml25 Jun 2024
-
Gamblin - Gamsol - 16 oz.25 Jun 2024
-
Gamblin Gamsol Odorless Mineral Spirits 33.8oz25 Jun 2024
-
Here's how I use solvents when I oil paint! #oilpainting #artistsoftik25 Jun 2024
-
Gamblin - Safflower Oil - 4.2 oz.25 Jun 2024
-
Technique; Making your own Cold Wax medium - Sally Hirst25 Jun 2024
-
Painted this pomegranate (oil pastel + gamsol on brush) : r/painting25 Jun 2024
-
Resources25 Jun 2024
-
Mediums – Nevada Fine Arts25 Jun 2024
-
WEATHERING: Weathering with Oil Brushers25 Jun 2024
You may also like
-
Stanley Tape Measure 25 ft.25 Jun 2024
-
GBL Cleaner 5L by Nexvim GBL Solution, Made in Hungary25 Jun 2024
-
(addi) Swing Crochet Hook E (3.5 mm)25 Jun 2024
-
US Made) Avocado Alligator Clip - M030125 Jun 2024
-
Gold Crown Gem Stickers25 Jun 2024
-
High Quality Custom Drawing Paper for Children Painting - China Label Sticker, Paper25 Jun 2024
-
Style Selections 16-in W x 14-in H Terracotta Clay Indoor/Outdoor Planter in the Pots & Planters department at25 Jun 2024
-
3 Airbrush Professional Master Airbrush Multi-Purpose Airbrushing25 Jun 2024
-
Everwilde Farms - 1 oz Forget Me Not Garden Flower Seeds - Gold Vault Bulk Seed Packet25 Jun 2024
-
Self-adhesive Corner Shelf Shower Storage Rack Holder Toilet Organizer Wall Mounted Cosmetic Basket Holder Bathroom Supplies - AliExpress25 Jun 2024