Abstract Painting (with Life Drawing) - Yaeli Ohana

This course is designed for artists to nurture and develop their own unique approaches to abstraction. Painters are encouraged to push their practice even further to open up new possibilities. We look at the work of inspiring abstract artists. Around twice a term the class will have optional access to a professional life model. The model fee is additional, very reasonable, and divided between students.

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Materials List

• Apron or paint shirt 
• 2 paint rags (white cotton is good)
• Roll of paper towel 
• Palette knife (cheap from Officeworks: https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/ born-palette-knife-set-5-pack-jaa401198) 
• Paint brushes - assorted - e.g. flat brush approx. 5cm wide, 2cm wide, and 0.5cm wide, and a fine round pointed tip brush (e.g. size 000). Available from discount stores or Officeworks. Soft synthetic bristles work well - e.g. made of Taklon, Mont Marte brand
• 2 stretched canvases to bring to each class, preferably the same dimension and with a depth of approx. 4cm off the wall (e.g. custom made, from art supply stores, discount stores or Officeworks). 
• Large palettes - as large as possible, e.g. 4 large re-useable hard white plastic serving platters or at least 6 white paper / plastic picnic plates (from discount stores or supermarkets. 
• Reference material - own printed photographs, sketches, inspiring images cut from old magazines where you like the colours (e.g. landscapes/seascapes/gardens/flowers). 
• Alternative tools to paint with - as many objects as possible that would make interesting marks/textures. e.g. cardboard, lace, gauze, flowers, various plant fronds - e.g. ferns, pine needles, leaves, feathers, sponge, string, rubber bands, oven bake paper, glad wrap, drinking straws, bottle tops, stamps, combs. 
• Large cardboard boxes, sheets of cardboard or drop sheets to transport artwork home in.

Acrylic Paints (e.g. ‘Matisse Structure’, can buy from Officeworks or Riot Art & Craft online): 

• White
• Brown (Raw Umber)
• a Cool Yellow (e.g. Yellow Light Hansa or Lemon Yellow)
• a Warm Yellow (e.g. Cadmium Yellow Medium)
• a Cool Red (e.g. Alizarin Crimson or Brilliant Alizarin)
• a Warm Red (e.g. Vermilion or Cadmium Red)
• 2 Cool Blues (Phthalocyanine Blue and Cerulean Blue - optional)
• a Warm Blue (Ultramarine Blue)
• Optional: Green (dark and vibrant, e.g. Phthalo Green, Matisse Emerald or Viridian)
• Orange (vibrant, e.g. Atelier brand - Transparent Perinone Orange or Cadmium Orange)
• Purple (e.g. Dioxazine)

Terms & Conditions

Please choose carefully as fees are non-refundable. Refunds of course fees will only be given if the course is cancelled or a place is not available in the course.

Payment of course fees implies that you have read and agree to the WAC Terms & Conditions.