Saturday July 11th 9am-3pm

Hartson Gallery-Upstairs or outside in Sculpture Garden

Newburyport Art 

65 Water St
Newburyport, MA 01950

"Alla Prima" is a technique in which a painting is completed in one session, wet into wet.  This direct method lends itself to thickly applied impasto paint quality and expressive brush work.   This class is suitable for beginners or for those who have some experience but are looking for a simple and focussed understanding of the nuts and bolts of oil painting.  It is also ideal for Plein air painters who are looking to build upon their skill set.  Our class begins with a demo, where we will introduce the Impressionist philosophy of completing a painting in three acts; (1) The Lay in, (2) Modification layer and (3) Art infusion layer. Individual steps from Drawing, Design, Value, Color and Creative oil painting techniques and tools will be discussed and demonstrated. With an understanding of these principles, students will be better equipped to meet the challenges of Alla Prima painting, and thereby, better able to express themselves as artist. Supply list below.

The session may take place (in part) on the second-floor Hartson Gallery at 65 Water St, Newburyport, MA 01950. Please note that this workshop space is accessible only by stairs. If you anticipate this being a problem for you, please email us at education@newburyportart.org.

 

Materials to bring:

French easel, half box easel or Pochade box for working outside.
* For Pochade box I like the UGO. If you prefer a French easel I recommend the
Jullian Half box easel.

Palette:
I recommend a wood palette. I have glass too for one of my boxes...try to avoid paper pallets.

Paint:
*(I recommend a minimal palette of a warm and cool version of the three primaries plus white (with maybe a few extras)....Please spend the extra for professional grade paints. I use Williamsburg, Winsor & Newton, Gamblin and Utrecht but there are many good options.)
Alkyd White (Alkyd is a quick dry paint that plays nice with oils. For brands, Gamblin, DaVinci and my favorite is by C.A.S. Alkyd Pro)
Titanium White
Cad Yellow
Yellow ochre
Alizeran Crimson
Cadmium Red
Ultramarine Blue
Cobalt Blue or Cerulean Blue
Burnt Sienna
Greenish Umber (By Rembrandt), Olive Green or Terre Vert (*Optional)
Viridian (*Optional)
Ivory black (*Optional)
raw or burnt umber (*Optional)

Painting surface:
Canvas, canvas or linen mounted on board or gessoed wood panel (sizes can range from 6x8” to 14x18” but I would not go larger)...(Bring enough for two paintings each day.

Brushes:
*Assortment of bristle brushes (I suggest large, medium and small in three styles: Flats, Rounds and Filberts. I mostly use Robert Simmons Signet series flats #3, #6 and #10)
*One or two Royal sable flats in medium and large sizes (size 10 or 16) for blending and softening edges (I prefer Langnickel.)
*Small synthetic rounds for details. (I suggest Winsor and Newton Septre Gold 2 in the 404 series...size 4 and / or size 6)

Other:
Trowel type Pallet knife
liquin and pallet cup
Gamsol (Turpentine substitute) with container or medium glass jar
paper towels (Blue shop towels are the best)
Soft pencil, eraser and sketchbook
Ruler, straight edge or a mahl stick (something to make straight lines with is handy)
A Veiwfinder: Important! Whether homemade or store bought, it must be adjustable or proportionate to your canvases. Viewcatcher is ideal.
Artist paint box or back pack for supplies
Wet paint carrier. I love the PanelPaks...they are lightweight and convenient.
*Appropriate clothing for outdoor weather and conditions.

Optional:
Hat
sunglasses
Water bottle or something to drink, snack
Sun block
Bug spray
If you are uncomfortable standing you may consider a portable folding chair
Wheeled caddy for supplies if necessary
Camera
Umbrella

Cost:

• NAA Members: $75
• Non-members: $95
• Materials Fee: $10
• 10% discount offered to seniors (ages 65+)

Todd Bonita Bio

After graduating from the Art Institute of Boston, I continued study of classical painting at the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts in Philadelphia, until returning home in 2004, where I currently live and maintain an oil painting studio in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. I love painting plein air equally as much as crafting more involved compositions in my studio. Above all, I love the process and simple joy of being with my tools and creating. My work is represented by ten art galleries around the US, Canada and UK., exhibited in four Art museums and is in hundreds of corporate and private collections world wide, including 41st U.S. President, George H. W. Bush. I currently own the Todd Bonita Art Gallery in both Ogunquit, Maine and Portsmouth, New Hampshire, as well as the Ogunquit Art Colony School, where I teach painting classes and International art workshops year round.

This workshop is eligibile for the Kevin Quinan Memorial Scholarship for emerging oil painters age 60 and older. Read more below and please indicate if you are interested in being considered for the scholarship.

The Kevin Quinan Memorial Scholarship is intended to benefit an adult emerging oil painter in their effort to build confidence and aptitude as a painter, by removing the initial financial roadblocks that can discourage the embrace of a new venture. The scholarship is established to honor the memory of Kevin Quinan, who began painting at age 70 and continued until his death at age 78. Painting in his later years gave him great pleasure and a sense of accomplishment, as he learned the daunting task of creating works of art from a blank canvas. He was courageous in doing so, and found an excellent teacher with whom he studied painting continuously. It was his wish that others would be supported in their early stages as he was, and that classes at the Newburyport Art Association would enable emerging artists to embrace painting as he did, making it a cornerstone of his later life.

The Scholarship will fund the cost of tuition and materials at a Newburyport Art Association oil painting class, for an oil painter aged sixty and above, in their first two years of study. The Scholarship will be awarded to one or more students per class, based on the application. The applications will be reviewed by Kevin’s widow and his daughter, with input from the Newburyport Art Association staff.

This class is capped at 14 people. It has a minimum of 6 to run.

By completing this registration form, you agree to the following cancellation and refund schedule:

• Within 2 days of the registered session: 0% refund
• Between 2 days and 2 weeks: 50% refund
• More than 2 weeks: 100% refund

The NAA reserves the right to cancel this class if necessary. In the event that the NAA cancels the class, all registrants will be refunded in full.