Weekly on Thursdays (ongoing)

In Debra’s class, you will learn about the materials and techniques of painting with acrylics. Debra will cover color mixing, composition, and creating dynamic and well-crafted paintings. Previous experience is not required. Registration required, see information below.

Recommended Materials for Painting with Acrylics:

Materials are available at Rileystreet Art Supply on 4th St. in San Rafael. Tell them you’re taking Debra Maddox’s class at Vivalon to receive a 10% discount. Also, some materials may be obtained at Michaels, DickBlick.com, Amazon or Perry’s in San Anselmo.

• Brushes – Princeton Dakota filberts (#2 and #4) and Princeton Dakota bright (#8)
• Watercolor or acrylics paper (cheaper brands are okay)
• Liquitex extender/blender medium to slow drying time
• Acrylic Paint (brand recommendations: Liquitex Acrylics or Golden Open Acrylics – Golden Open is more expensive, but higher quality). You can start with a Liquitex starter set, or purchase the following colors:
  • White – buy the large size Liquitex Basics
  • Black
  • Paynes Grey
  • Cad Yellow
  • Naples Yellow
  • Cad Red
  • Alizarin Crimson
  • Cerulean Blue
  • Ultramarine Blue
  • Violet
  • Burnt Umber
  • Burnt Sienna
• Palette: Disposable paper palettes or paper plates are a good start. There is also the “Sta-Wet” paint storage system to keep your paints moist from week to week.

Optional Materials:

• Grey Scale and Value Finder
• Pocket Color Whee

Painting by Kat Ryan.