Art Class of Modern Still-Life Painting with Sharon Carol Demery | Athenaeum School of the Arts | La Jolla Studio (September 18–November 6)

Still-life painting is the study of everyday objects that take on a new life, tell a story, and can act as a portal to another place or time.



Emphasis in this class will be on an impressionist technique of painting using an alla prima (wet into wet) style of painting, keeping loose brushwork, thick paint and eliminating detail, covering composition, color, form, and lighting. There will be a setup for each class along with photo images to create from. I do a painting demonstration in each class.



One of our exercises will be a personal still life using objects that have meaning to us. The best part is that we will have fun as we share our discoveries together.



Come join us! I can’t wait to see what you will create. This class is for all levels of painters, both beginning and experienced. You are also welcome to do your own work at all times. This is a good place to be with other talented artists and enjoy the creative atmosphere here at the Athenaeum.

Please let me know if you have any questions. I am happy to help: mailto: [email protected].



Materials: Paints: Your preference of paints; include Titanium White, Cadmium Yellow Light (a cool yellow), Cadmium Yellow (a warm yellow), Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red Light, Alizarin Crimson, Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Viridian Green or Phthalo Green.

Brushes: Bring a variety of brushes for your choice of paints that include #2, #4, #6, #8. Good quality brushes make a difference.

Other: One 11”x16” paper palette pad; odorless Turpenoid and Linseed oil for oil painters; soft vine charcoal; a one-and-a-half- or two-inch palette knife; paper towels; a rag; two small jars with lids; a spray bottle for acrylic painters; sketchbook and colored pencils; four canvases or canvas boards, 11”x14” or your preference.

Suggested Items: A Masterson-brand plastic box with lid to keep paints moist; Silicoil jar with spring in the bottom to clean brushes; two tall containers to hold clean and used brushes at your station in the studio.



Max students: 12