Paul McDonald Smith

 

 

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PAUL MCDONALD SMITH - ARTIST

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Teaching 


I have conducted painting classes since 1977 catering to adults with a serious interest in exploring the mysteries and disciplines of the craft of oil painting.

 

My teaching is based on time honoured principles of traditional methods, techniques and disciplines associated with the history of pictorial realism and the study of natural appearances.

 

Observation is coupled with sound understanding and control of pictorial components of tone, form, colour and edges and the inherent qualities of the medium.

 

Please refer to details of my regular weekly classes and occasional workshops via the pull-down 'Teaching' menu above.

mysteries and disciplines of the craft."There never was a boy painter, nor can there ever be, for the art requires a long 
apprenticeship, being mechanical as well as intellectual."
John Constable.
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                                       Oil Painting Materials
       As recommended to my students
Oil Colours
  • Titanium White
Cadmium Lemon
  • Cadmium Yellow Pale
  • Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Orange
  • Cadmium Red
Permanent Rose
  • Alizarin Crimson
Indian Red
Light Red
  • Burnt Sienna
Raw Umber
Cobalt
  • French Ultramarine
Windsor Violet / Dioxazine Violet
Viridian
Ivory Black
                                               N.B. Colours listed in bold provide a basic palette.

Palette
Large wooden palette rubbed with linseed oil. Natural wood surface (not white)
Single or double oil dippers. The  list above represents the order in which pigments should be placed on the palette at  the 
outer edge as in the photograph above.

Medium
Purified Linseed Oil, Distilled or Gum Turpentine (preferred), or odourless solvent
A small bottle of Retouching Varnish is recommended.

Brushes
Round Bristle Hog Hair brushes. Sizes e.g.: 4,6,8,10,12. As many as possible – minimum 10. Mineral Turpentine  (White 
Spirit) for brush washing.

Canvas
Primed cotton canvas cut to regular size e.g.: 10x12, 11x14, 12x16, 14x18, 16x20, 18x24, 20x24 etc. Sizes are stated in 
inches as most standard sizes are based on established imperial measures that artists have used for centuries. Canvas 
panels and stretcher bars are mostly still manufactured on that basis.
Loose  primed canvas (purchased by the metre) to be taped or pinned to a suitable board, preferably Canite.
Masonite, Craftwood or MDF may also be used but the board must be light in weight.
Commercially prepared painting boards are normally satisfactory for student purposes.
Only well established brands should be chosen.
      

Easel
A lightweight portable easel (e.g. tripod) is required for class or outdoor use. Preferably wooden.
A heavy studio easel is recommended for general painting. Forward tilt facility is essential.
(Easels may be provided at certain classes.)

Rags
Small pieces of clean towelling.

                                                                                                                                       Paul McDonald Smith
"Gum Tree Study"
"Still life Demonstration"
"Portrait Demonstration- Robin"
"Sketch Williamstown"
The "Meldrum" Palette
  (Folding variety)
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See Links Page for Box Hill Art Group Web Site


 


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PAUL MCDONALD SMITH - ARTIST

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