Principals of Art Mondays 10-4:30 in Tucker, Ga

Class is ongoing and students can join anytime if a spot is available.

"Principles of Art" is a program designed for the beginner/intermediate artist. The class is on Mondays from 10-5 and is located at St. Bede's Episcopal Church  in Tucker Georgia. The full day and small class size (limited to 10) with one-on-one instruction is a great opportunity to take your painting skills to the next level while learning to be more expressive in your work. Students will work individually at their own pace. Learn to paint or paint better by focusing on the basic principles of art; composition, value, and color. 

Cost $285 per month

Suggested Supply List:


Newsprint Pad:

11x14 or larger



Vine Charcoal Sticks:



Soft, medium and hard.



Gum eraser or other artist eraser



Paint Colors:



Any brand

Big tubes of Titanium White

Cadmium Yellow Light or Cadmium Lemon (cool yellow)

Cadmium Yellow Medium (warm yellow)

Cadmium Red Light or something similar (warm red)

Permanent Rose or Alizarin Crimson (cool red)

Cobalt Blue (warm blue)

Ultramarine Blue (cool blue)

Ivory Black for value studies



These are the colors I will be using and are a recommendation only. Feel free to bring any colors that you are comfortable with.



Solvent and Container:



Gamsol or Odorless Mineral Spirits



Brushes:



Large, medium, and small size bristle and synthetic brushes. I use a variety of Pro Stroke bristle and Rosemary brushes. Filberts, flats, Riggers and Egbert’s are my favorites. Bring what you have.



Palette Knife:



I use palette knives for both paint mixing and paint application. Bring what you like.



Stretched Canvas or Canvas Panels



I like to begin with smaller canvases for practice studies (6x8 or 8x10).

A pad of canvas paper and artist tape are also useful for this.

You can bring any size canvases you prefer and large is also fine.

My go-to canvases are Centurion Acrylic Primed Linen Panels that I buy from https://www.jerrysartarama.com/ (I buy most of my supplies here)





Paper towels



Reference Photos:



We will be working from life as well as from photos. I will set up still lifes for you to work from or you can bring your own items. Please bring some reference photos. It is helpful to have an iPad or similar device for you to see your images.



Acrylic painters are also welcome. If you have questions about supplies email or call me: [email protected] Ph: 678-779-9403





There is a small kitchen and eating area. Please bring lunch and snacks. Coffee available.