Saturday, December 6, 2008
Class for 12/10
Bring all your work with you to class. We will have time to work at the beginning of the class and then have our critique, followed by a party. You may bring food or drinks. I'll provided plates, napkins, cutlery and cups. Some students said they might want to order pizzas, so if you are in agreement, bring $$ to contribute with.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
We're Winding Down
12/3 will be the second to last class. On the 10th, we will be having a party and critique after a 1-2 hour working session. Try to finish up all your paintings by that time and be prepared to empty your locker and take all work home that night.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Sunday, October 26, 2008
261 October 29, 2008
We will finish our red and green still lives. Bring a blank canvas if you are ready to begin a new still life.
Saturday, October 18, 2008
AR 261--Oct.22, 2008
We will be continuing our red and green paintings. Make sure you have a blank canvas to work on if you haven't yet begun this still life.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Supplies for 10/15/2008
AR 261--We will be painting a still life that is based on the complimentary colors of red and green. Bring all your colors with you, as well as the usual equipment. If you are not finished with your earth color still life, you would be well to bring an onion or whatever you haven't completed to work from.
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
NO CLASS ON 10/1 & 10/8
Remember, we have no class for two weeks. Try to finish any paintings you took home with you. 261: Bring your reds and greens along with yellow, white, black and earth colors for the 15th. We will be painting a still life with fruit. 262 & 263: Bring your own objects/photographs to work from.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
9/24/2008
261--We will be continuing on our earth-colored still lives. Make sure you have an extra canvas if you haven't begun it yet. Colors you will need are: burnt sienna, burnt umber, white, black, yellow ochre or raw sienna and optional: raw umber. Bring rags--some of you are failing me on this!--and glass jars with covers, turpenoid, brushes (especially brights...) and a smock or apron. 262/263 & Interns: You are working on your individual projects.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Earth Colors 9/17
This week I will be bringing in still life objects that are warm colored such as onions, potatoes, baskets, etc. We will learn to mix and use earth colors. Bring as many of the following paints as you can: burnt sienna, raw umber, burnt umber, raw sienna, yellow ochre. Be sure to have plenty of RAGS, your glass jars with lids, paper towels, brush washing cakes, and a canvas to work on.
Saturday, September 6, 2008
AR261/262/263 for Sept. 10
Beginning students have been working on learning about paint gradations, from white to black. We will continue with our white still life paintings. Bring your paints, turpenoid, rags, brushes, smock, palette paper and canvas.
More advanced students should bring in all materials necessary for them to work on their individual concentrations. If you have not taken my class before, bring in an example or two of your previous work if you can.
More advanced students should bring in all materials necessary for them to work on their individual concentrations. If you have not taken my class before, bring in an example or two of your previous work if you can.
Sunday, August 31, 2008
For Wednesday, September 3
It was a pleasure to meet you all and I look forward to a productive and rewarding class. For this week, beginning students need to bring in the small 4 x 6" canvas that I gave you drawn into 10 sections which we will shade from white to black. You also need: a container for your supplies such as a shoebox or fishing tackle box (not too big, mind you; lockers are small), black and white oil paint, brushes, a small glass jar with a lid, a disposable palette, rags, brush cleaner, a blank canvas or canvas board 11 x 14" or larger and a smock or old shirt. Refer to your syllabus for any extras you might also like to bring in.
More advanced students can bring in one or two examples of previous work if they haven't taken my class before, a canvas, complete painting supplies and still life objects/accessories/fabrics they want to paint. If you want to work from a photograph, it should be a photograph you have taken yourself.
More advanced students can bring in one or two examples of previous work if they haven't taken my class before, a canvas, complete painting supplies and still life objects/accessories/fabrics they want to paint. If you want to work from a photograph, it should be a photograph you have taken yourself.
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
Welcome to Painting 261/262/263
Professor Healy's Painting Class will begin at 6 p.m. on August 27 in Building C. Your syllabus and supply sheet will be given to you at that time. Class will be dismissed early the night of the first class.
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Monday, May 5, 2008
Final Critique May 14!
Students in all three classes--261,262 & 263--will be expected to bring 2-3 works to class on May 14 for a critique and party. We will work for the first hour and a half and then have our critique. You are welcome to bring snacks, food and/or drinks for the class to share. I will provide cups, plates, napkins and cutlery.
May 7 is a working class and you will have a chance to evaluate my teaching. See you then!
May 7 is a working class and you will have a chance to evaluate my teaching. See you then!
Monday, March 24, 2008
NO CLASS!!!
PLEASE NOTE: THERE IS NO CLASS MARCH 26!!!! QCC IS ON A MONDAY SCHEDULE THAT DAY. I'LL SEE YOU APRIL 2.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Painting Class Update
We have finished our black, white and gray paintings and have begun working on our earth colored still lives. If you were absent, try to catch up on your own by using your own potatoes, onions, mushrooms and bread. Bring to class so you can recreate your own still life for next week.
Remember to bring in your own supplies. Many students are still borrowing things.
Remember to bring in your own supplies. Many students are still borrowing things.
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Supplies for Next Week--2/20/08
261
You will continue working on your black and white shaded piece if you are not yet finished with it. Be prepared to start an Earth Colored Still Life that will use raw sienna, burnt sienna and burnt umber. You'll also need black and white. Bring a small (11 x 14" would be the smallest) to medium sized support. Remember to bring solvent, brushes, a small glass jar with lid, rags, and other colors if you have them.
262/263
You are working at your own pace. Bring what you need and we'll go from there.
You will continue working on your black and white shaded piece if you are not yet finished with it. Be prepared to start an Earth Colored Still Life that will use raw sienna, burnt sienna and burnt umber. You'll also need black and white. Bring a small (11 x 14" would be the smallest) to medium sized support. Remember to bring solvent, brushes, a small glass jar with lid, rags, and other colors if you have them.
262/263
You are working at your own pace. Bring what you need and we'll go from there.
Thursday, February 7, 2008
Painting Syllabus
Painting—AR261/262/263—Spring 2008
Professor Julia Healy
Introduction: This course will explores painting at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Students will be divided into groups and will work on assignments or continue pursuing their individual directions. Some basic instruction on learning “to see” will be given to beginners, as necessary. If you are an intermediate or advanced student, you should bring in examples of previous work, as well as ideas you wish to work on. It is always best to work from real life, but you may work from your own photographs. Do not work from reproductions, calendars or magazine illustrations if at all possible.
Attendance and Lateness: Attendance is mandatory. There is no substitute for working and participating in class. Three absences are grounds for a failing grade.
Please be on time. Class begins promptly at 6 p.m. Two tardies will be counted as one absence. If you will have an ongoing scheduling conflict, please discuss it with me at the beginning of the semester.
Grading: Individual grades will be given for each painting and averaged to make up 90% of your grade. Class participation will count for another 10%.
Supplies: Materials and supplies for this class are expensive, but there is no overpriced textbook to buy! We will discuss how to approach buying the materials the first class. You must come prepared to work every week, with all the materials you need. Do not expect other students to lend you paint, brushes and canvases!!!
Jan. 30—Introduction & Syllabus
Feb. 6—Introduction to the Still Life: Drawing Exercises/Tonal Still Life (Painting #1)
Bring canvas or canvasboard (14 x 18”), pencil, eraser, palette, several brushes, black and white paint, rags, labeled glass jar, turpenoid
Feb. 13—Tonal Still Life (Painting #1)—Supplies as above
Feb. 20— Earth Colors Still Life (Painting #2)
Bring small canvas or canvasboard no bigger than 9 x 12”, pencil, eraser, palette, brushes, rags, turpenoid and all your colors
Feb. 27— Earth Colors Still Life (Painting #2)—Supplies as above
Mar. 5— Color Mixing (Painting # 3)
Bring canvas or canvasboard at least 14 x 18”, pencil, eraser, palette, brushes, rags, turpenoid and all your colors
Mar.12—Color Mixing (Painting #3)—Supplies as above
Mar.19—Lush Still Life (Painting #4)
Bring canvas or canvasboard at least 14 x 18”, pencil, eraser, palette, brushes, rags, turpenoid and all your colors
NO CLASS March 26!!!!!!!
April 2— Lush Still Life (Painting #4)—Supplies as above
April 9—1st Hour and a half: Finish Lush Still Life (Painting #4)—Supplies as above—
Then guest artist/educator Pam Gordon will conduct a critique. Bring at least one finished work.
April 16— Free Choice Still Life (Painting # 5)
Bring canvas or canvasboard at least 14 x 18”, pencil, eraser, palette, brushes, rags, turpenoid and all your colors plus what you are going to paint: flowers, vases, bottles, fruit, vegetables, etc.
NO CLASS APRIL 23!!!!
April 30— Free Choice Still Life (Painting # 5)—Supplies as above
May 7—Free Choice Still Life (Painting # 5)—Supplies as above
May 14—Critique—Bring all your work.
Professor Julia Healy
Introduction: This course will explores painting at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Students will be divided into groups and will work on assignments or continue pursuing their individual directions. Some basic instruction on learning “to see” will be given to beginners, as necessary. If you are an intermediate or advanced student, you should bring in examples of previous work, as well as ideas you wish to work on. It is always best to work from real life, but you may work from your own photographs. Do not work from reproductions, calendars or magazine illustrations if at all possible.
Attendance and Lateness: Attendance is mandatory. There is no substitute for working and participating in class. Three absences are grounds for a failing grade.
Please be on time. Class begins promptly at 6 p.m. Two tardies will be counted as one absence. If you will have an ongoing scheduling conflict, please discuss it with me at the beginning of the semester.
Grading: Individual grades will be given for each painting and averaged to make up 90% of your grade. Class participation will count for another 10%.
Supplies: Materials and supplies for this class are expensive, but there is no overpriced textbook to buy! We will discuss how to approach buying the materials the first class. You must come prepared to work every week, with all the materials you need. Do not expect other students to lend you paint, brushes and canvases!!!
Jan. 30—Introduction & Syllabus
Feb. 6—Introduction to the Still Life: Drawing Exercises/Tonal Still Life (Painting #1)
Bring canvas or canvasboard (14 x 18”), pencil, eraser, palette, several brushes, black and white paint, rags, labeled glass jar, turpenoid
Feb. 13—Tonal Still Life (Painting #1)—Supplies as above
Feb. 20— Earth Colors Still Life (Painting #2)
Bring small canvas or canvasboard no bigger than 9 x 12”, pencil, eraser, palette, brushes, rags, turpenoid and all your colors
Feb. 27— Earth Colors Still Life (Painting #2)—Supplies as above
Mar. 5— Color Mixing (Painting # 3)
Bring canvas or canvasboard at least 14 x 18”, pencil, eraser, palette, brushes, rags, turpenoid and all your colors
Mar.12—Color Mixing (Painting #3)—Supplies as above
Mar.19—Lush Still Life (Painting #4)
Bring canvas or canvasboard at least 14 x 18”, pencil, eraser, palette, brushes, rags, turpenoid and all your colors
NO CLASS March 26!!!!!!!
April 2— Lush Still Life (Painting #4)—Supplies as above
April 9—1st Hour and a half: Finish Lush Still Life (Painting #4)—Supplies as above—
Then guest artist/educator Pam Gordon will conduct a critique. Bring at least one finished work.
April 16— Free Choice Still Life (Painting # 5)
Bring canvas or canvasboard at least 14 x 18”, pencil, eraser, palette, brushes, rags, turpenoid and all your colors plus what you are going to paint: flowers, vases, bottles, fruit, vegetables, etc.
NO CLASS APRIL 23!!!!
April 30— Free Choice Still Life (Painting # 5)—Supplies as above
May 7—Free Choice Still Life (Painting # 5)—Supplies as above
May 14—Critique—Bring all your work.
Supply List
Supply List for AR 261-Painting
Professor Healy
General
Apron or old shirt for smock
Container to hold your supplies that will fit into your locker
Low (not tall) glass jar (or 2) with a lid and labeled with your name
Quart of Turpenoid labeled with your name
Pencil/eraser
12 x 16” disposable palette pad
palette knife (bent kind)
Rags—lots of them—there is no substitute for rags when painting!!!
Roll of paper towels
5 canvases or canvas boards: 1-9” x 12”, 4 at least 14” x 18” (bigger is fine!)
Optional: vine charcoal and fixative
Brushes
1” flat, ¾” flat, 1/2” flat or bright,1/4” flat or bright, #1 or #2 round and as many other as you can afford. The bigger ones should be bristle; the smaller sable or synthetic for oils
Optional: pre-mixed painting medium, stand oil or linseed oil
Paint
Titanium White—You’ll use this the most
Ivory or Mars Black
Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Alizarin Crimson
Permanent Green Light
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue Hue
Viridian Green
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Extra Colors: Quinacridone Violet, Cobalt Blue, Raw Sienna, Raw Umber, etc.
Optional Amenities
CDs for the class to listen to
Food/Non-alcoholic beverages for the class to share
Note: If you want to use acrylics, please see me.
Professor Healy
General
Apron or old shirt for smock
Container to hold your supplies that will fit into your locker
Low (not tall) glass jar (or 2) with a lid and labeled with your name
Quart of Turpenoid labeled with your name
Pencil/eraser
12 x 16” disposable palette pad
palette knife (bent kind)
Rags—lots of them—there is no substitute for rags when painting!!!
Roll of paper towels
5 canvases or canvas boards: 1-9” x 12”, 4 at least 14” x 18” (bigger is fine!)
Optional: vine charcoal and fixative
Brushes
1” flat, ¾” flat, 1/2” flat or bright,1/4” flat or bright, #1 or #2 round and as many other as you can afford. The bigger ones should be bristle; the smaller sable or synthetic for oils
Optional: pre-mixed painting medium, stand oil or linseed oil
Paint
Titanium White—You’ll use this the most
Ivory or Mars Black
Cadmium Red Medium
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Alizarin Crimson
Permanent Green Light
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue Hue
Viridian Green
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Extra Colors: Quinacridone Violet, Cobalt Blue, Raw Sienna, Raw Umber, etc.
Optional Amenities
CDs for the class to listen to
Food/Non-alcoholic beverages for the class to share
Note: If you want to use acrylics, please see me.
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
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