Adrian Gottlieb Studio & Atelier
Adrian Gottlieb
    

Adrian Gottlieb Teaches the Mechanics of Painting
Tools of the artist, from the studio and atelier of Adrian Gottlieb.

The Mechanics of Oil Painting:
An Interactive, Materials and Techniques Intensive
  
This class is by appointment only.  The class is only given on occassion.


Overview
Painter and Portraitist, Adrian Gottlieb, offers instruction in the fundamental through advanced steps involved in developing and creating a great painting.  This intensive course dedicated to materials and techniques is designed to help the serious student to fully understand and use the tools of his or her trade.  Over the course of eight days (Sundays), the intensive will include lectures, demonstrations, and hand-son interactive participation.

The goal of this course is to ensure that the student will be ready to paint directly from nature - the mysteries of materials put to rest.  Ideal for those wishing to contine to study with Adrian Gottlieb in his regular weekly atelier class, Painting the Figure in Oils.
 
The information provided has been carefully researched and tested -- methods learned from experience and personal experimentation --  knowedge translated from historic texts as well as from the forefront of new discoveries researched through the National Gallery in London and scientific journals.

 
The atelier and streching canvas.

Covering the following topics and more:  
  • Prepare supports for painting, including stretching linen to panel, sizing and priming
  • Interactive discussion on the properties of both traditional and modern grounds
  • Learn about oils and resins, and their uses as mediums
  • Learn how to grind paint from raw pigments, tube the paint, and learn about the individual properties of colors, as well as fillers and stabilizers
  • Learn about brushes; how to select  themthem and use them, as well as their care and maintenance
  • Exploration of Italian and Dutch painting methods developed during the Renaissance and Barque eras, from the underpainting to total completion, and how to achieve the luminosity of the masters. 
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required - only a serious commitment to learning.

Enrollment
Small intimate classes taught at the artist's private 1500 sq. ft studio.  Limited number of spaces available.  Applications accepted on an ongoing basis.  Please contact Adrian@GottliebStudios.com for further information.   

Class Day/Time
Sundays, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm 

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