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  • Painting with Gouache: Plants and Flower

    2db77989-3ad8-4a58-ba9d-6b062b02cbaa Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting with Gouache: Plants and Flower Items required for the first class: - Gouache Paints (M. Graham or Winsor & Newton Designer Colours are the preferred brands): titanium white (large tube) ivory black - watercolour brushes: synthetic sable (round), no. 12 and no. 4 - palette for mixing paint: white plastic palette for watercolour, white ceramic plates or white lids from yogurt containers or a combination (or your preferred surface/method for mixing gouache paints) - paper: any drawing or watercolour paper you have on hand; we will be working on papers that are approx 9 x 12 " Additional Items to be discussed during the first class: - Gouache Paints (M. Graham or Winsor & Newton Designer Colours are the preferred brands): 2 yellows, 2 reds, 2 blues, green, violet, orange - Paper: Since this is an online course we will be working on a smaller scale for class projects. I recommend you purchase the following pads: Arches, cold press, 140lb watercolour pad 9 x 12” and a Legion Stonehenge black coldpress watercolour paper pad. If you are unable to find these particular pads you can also buy 2 full sheets of 140lb watercolour paper and divide into four sheets each (for a total of eight pieces) and sheet of Stonehenge black watercolour paper or Stonehenge black drawing paper (can also be divided into four sheets). - palette knife -small, plastic - spray bottle - eye dropper (can be found in drugstores) - metal ruler 24” - white glue, bristle brush for glue - scissors - X-acto knife (#1 ) - masking tape A note on gouache paint: please note we are using regular gouache for this course and not “acrylic gouache”. Email if you have any questions: wwelch@vancouverislandschoolart.com The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

  • Painting the Everyday with Gouache

    fe5b59c8-c523-4ce4-ab43-f5a7e720b001 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Painting the Everyday with Gouache Gouache Paints (M. Graham or Winsor & Newton Designer Colours or Lukas are preferred brands): - 2 yellows, 2 reds, 2 blues, green, violet, orange, titanium white, ivory black - Winsor Newton Gouache Pigment Suggestions: Primaries Yellows: Primary Yellow , Brilliant Yellow Reds: Primary Red, Alizarin Crimson Blues: Ultramarine Blue, Primary Blue Note: if you can only afford to buy one of each of the primaries buy the one listed in bold Secondaries Orange: Cadmium Free Orange Violet: Winsor Violet Green: Winsor Green Others Ivory Black Permanent White - watercolour brushes: synthetic sable, no. 12 and no. 4 - palette for mixing paint: white plastic palette for watercolour, white ceramic plates or white lids from yogurt containers or a combination (or your preferred surface/method for mixing gouache paints) Paper: - Since this is an online course we will be working on a smaller scale for class projects. Recommend you purchase the following pads: Arches, cold press, 140lb watercolour pad 9 x 12” and a Legion Stonehenge black coldpress watercolour paper pad. If you are unable to find these particular pads you can also buy 2 full sheets of 140lb watercolour paper and divide into four sheets each (for a total of eight pieces) and sheet of Stonehenge black watercolour paper or Stonehenge black drawing paper (can also be divided into four sheets). -all-purpose sketchbook (9 x 12” or larger) - spray bottle - metal ruler 12” - white glue, bristle brush for glue - scissors - masking tape A note on gouache paint: please note we are using regular gouache for this course and not “acrylic gouache”. Email if you have any questions: wwelch@vancouverislandschoolart.com The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

  • Landscape Drawing with Charcoal

    f0e17544-9696-4f32-b5d7-f4ec50dd0c26 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Landscape Drawing with Charcoal - Willow charcoal, various sizes - Compressed charcoal black, any brand - Black Conté - White rubber eraser - Kneadable eraser - Masking tape - 9x14" smooth sketch pad (hot pressed) - 8.5x11" sheet of Drawing mylar (Graffix) (x2) - Any other form of black pastel, charcoal or graphite you have, for experimentation - A few pieces of fabric/rags - Printouts of your own photographs – please bring your own photographs, not those from magazines. Take and print out your photographs of landscapes that you're interested in. - Camera - phone is fine The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

  • Pastels and Plants

    e61b015a-4d71-4002-bfec-053d3960ca82 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Pastels and Plants - 12 colour set of soft pastels - 12x16 pastel paper pad - palette knife - vine charcoal - black conte - blending stump - plastic eraser - rag - small watercolour brush for blending (optional) - potted plant with flowers (or photo of one) The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

  • Landscape Painting with Acrylics

    4d6d195e-5054-45da-bf81-371576089554 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Landscape Painting with Acrylics - acrylic paints (must include a red, yellow, blue, black and white (recommend cadmium red medium, hansa yellow light/med, ultramarine/phthalo blue) - acrylic brushes (recommend having a flat, round, detail, and fan brush) - painter's tape - palette knife - heavy weight paper (recommend Canson XL Watercolor Pad Size: 9" x 12", or something similar) - paint pallet - pencil, sharpener and eraser - sketchbook / printer paper, for sketching - optional: viewfinder - stretched and gessoed canvas or other primed painting surfaces (around 11" x 14") The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies. You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

  • Watercolour Flowers: Red

    2bd8f4de-b85a-4693-97fa-210b97d4abbc Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Watercolour Flowers: Red - watercolour pan set or watercolour in tubes (recommended Winsor and Newton: blue, red, yellow, orange, violet, green) (if you already own watercolours bring what you have) - #10 round synthetic sable watercolour brush - #4 round synthetic sable watercolour brush (optional helpful for small details). - plastic tray for mixing colours (white plastic lids could suffice). - two containers of water - H pencil, eraser and sharpener - 9 x 12 watercolour sketchbook with 100% cotton paper, cold press, 140 lb is recommended (such as the Arches Watercolour pad). This pad is more expensive than the lesser quality pads but you will get better results and you can use both sides of paper. - paper towels The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies. You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

  • Drawing: Abstract Architecture

    383c3b29-d6a5-478c-918d-be909dc5d486 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Drawing: Abstract Architecture - black 2B conte crayon (not conte pastel!) - white conte - soft rag - eraser - ruler - HB pencil The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

  • Oil Basics

    d62b5f2c-38f8-4fbd-a6cd-7733fb4f3fe2 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Oil Basics Drawing Supplies: HB pencil 1-2 sticks of willow (‘vine’) charcoal A small-medium sketchbook (eg. 5”x7”, or 9”x12”), or three similar-sized sheets of watercolour paper Brushes (‘Hog bristle’ (pale, dense, rounded bristles) are recommended but not required) One # 12 “filbert” brush (flat will also work) One # 8 “bright” brush One small pointed round brush (a size 2, 3 or 4 should be fine) for small details * You may bring brushes you already have instead (ie. one large, medium, and small) Other: A printed photographic source (it is recommended that this is printed rather than just on a phone.) Old photos or polaroids work well too. Painting Medium Refined linseed oil OR Gamblin Solvent-free fluid Painting Surfaces 2 small or medium surfaces such as primed canvas or board (eg. 8”x10”, or 12”x16”) Oil Paint A starter set of paints such as: https://opusartsupplies.com/products/winsor-newton-winton-oil-colour-set-of-10-x-12ml OR, for individual paint tubes purchase ONE of each of the following categories in small (25 or 35 ml tubes); ‘Student grade’ is fine (eg. Winsor and Newton Winton): A pale, intense yellow (eg. ‘Lemon’ or ‘citron’ Yellow (PY3) or Cadmium Yellow Light Hue) A warm blue (eg. French Ultramarine) A cool blue (eg. Pthalo (any version) or Cyan blue) A warm red (eg. Cadmium Red Light Hue, Vermillion, or Pyrrole Red Light Hue) A cool red (eg. Quinacridone Crimson or Rose, Permanent Alizarin Crimson) A white* (eg. Titanium White, or Flake White Hue) * NOTE: Oil painters will typically use more white than any other colour. You may wish to consider purchasing an extra tube or a larger size of white. Additional supplies for this workshop will be provided by VISA. Any questions? Feel free to contact me at: john.luna101@gmail.com Some helpful guides: Oil painting FAQ: https://www.martin-missfeldt.com/oilpainting/oil-paint/ Brush guide: https://www.jacksonsart.com/blog/2021/10/14/understanding-brush-shape-names-hair-and-their-applications/ The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies. You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

  • Graphite: Experimentation and Expression

    f239ac07-f42a-4140-b588-e6f0a2db0985 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Graphite: Experimentation and Expression Required for first class: - Sketchbook - Graphite Pencils (range from 4H - 6B, consider purchasing a set) - Pencil sharpener - 1 sheet of black drawing paper (18”x24” or similar) - 1 photograph printed black and white on computer paper - Ruler - White vinyl eraser - Kneaded eraser Other materials to be discussed: - X-acto blade - Blending stump - Cotton rag (for blending, scrap of an old t-shirt is fine) - Graphite powder - Graphite sticks (one or two of different hardness such as 2B and 4B) - Lyra watersoluble graphite crayon - Graphite transfer paper - YUPO synthetic paper (min. 1 sheet) - Assorted sheets of drawing paper (22”x30” or similar size, min. 3 sheets) The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page . You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

  • David Good | Vancouver Island School of Art

    Discover David Good's background and education. David is a plein air painter who finds great inspiration in what he sees and feels in nature. As an active member of the Federation of Canadian Artists his paintings can be seen online ( www.davidgoodpainter.com ) and at galleries in Victoria. He has 30 years of experience as a public servant working in Ottawa in the Canadian federal government including several Assistant Deputy Minister positions in central agencies and line departments. For 15 years he was a professor of public policy and public administration at the University of Victoria, teaching, mentoring, consulting, and researching. He is also the author of numerous publications and books in the field of public policy and public sector reform. He is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley (PhD and MPP in public policy), the University of Pennsylvania (Masters in City Planning), and the University of Waterloo (BA in urban and regional planning). When not painting David can be found sailing, skiing, travelling, puttering around his coach house and garden in Rockland, or enjoying time with his family. David Good Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

  • Mending Made Visible I

    dcc30660-c4a9-4898-bd3a-0ed375f6a992 Vancouver Island School of Art 302-733 Johnson St Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com Supply List - Mending Made Visible I Items required for the first class: - personal item made of woven fabric that needs mending - embroidery cotton (in colours that you are drawn to) - fabric scraps - embroidery needles - embroidery hoop Additional Items to be discussed during the first class: - knit personal item that needs mending - fingering weight wool (in colours that you are drawn to) - darning needles The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies. You can consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership .

  • Art Makes Life Better Fundraiser | Vancouver Island School of Art

    Celebrate VISA's 20th Anniversary Events at the Vancouver Islands School Art including exhibition openings, artist talks and lectures, fundraisers and Open Houses Fundraiser Art Makes Life Better Fundraiser Create your future COURSES & WORKSHOPS

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