Come learn oil painting in the tradition of Wilmington master, Edward Loper Sr.

Loper, known for his colorful, vibrant paintings taught a way of seeing that guides and develops students to paint like themselves. His mantra of “color next to color” pushes students to paint what they see and allows them to “make their paintings their own”.

Instructor Thomas Del Porte was a long time student, friend and colleague of Loper. He teaches the same method of seeing color and applying one color next to another. His approach is also rooted in his years of study at the Barnes Foundation. His goal is for you to paint like yourself, by teaching you how to see and then paint. His lessons are steeped in the traditions both developed by Loper and the artists throughout art history.

Students will work on one painting during the semester, painting still life from direct observation. Students will learn how to compose a painting through drawing out the visual qualities of the objects, how to mix colors from an eight color Loper palette, and how to choose and apply paint in a way to create a unified painting.

Painting in the Loper Tradition supply list.

Permalba White.

Cadmium Yellow Light

Cadmium Red Light

Burnt Siena

Ultramarine Blue

Alizarin Crimson

Viridian

Cerulean

Do not buy student grade paint, make sure it is “artist” or “Professional” grade.

Oil Cup

Roll of Paper towels

#6 flat or #6 bright hog bristle brush.

Painting Medium (I prefer linseed oil, turpentine, damar varnish mixture in equal parts)

Vine charcoal

Canvas at least 16x20

Wooden painting palette. (I suggest that you rub some linseed oil on it a few days before the class starts and let it dry to seal the wood)

Nice to have;

Palette knife for mixing.

Microfiber towel for drawing

Colored chalk

Plastic wrap to cover palette on the way home.

Painting smock or large shirt to protect your clothing

Brush cleaner or dish soap.

Pencil and sketch pad.