Dutch Style Florals - Michela Mansuino

Description

ABOUT THE CLASS: Immerse yourself in the world of classical realism and learn to paint strikingly realistic botanical portraits from life. Guided step-by-step through traditional Dutch floral painting techniques, you will build confidence right from the start—mastering initial compositions, establishing values with the grisaille block-in method, and applying color block-in techniques for true-to-life tones. Working directly from a live floral arrangement, you will gain practical strategies for capturing likeness, subtle expression, and fine details. Perfect for artists of all experience levels, this 5-class series offers expert instruction and live demonstrations designed to help you transform fresh blooms into a polished, timeless work of oil art. ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Michela Mansuino is an award-winning artist and graduate of Studio Incamminati’s prestigious School of Human Realism in Philadelphia. Combining rigorous classical training with contemporary insight, Michela excels at breaking down complex visual principles into accessible steps. Her supportive, insightful teaching approach helps artists of all skill levels achieve remarkable results and build deep confidence in their classical oil painting techniques. CLASS DATES: Fridays | 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm | 10/9, 10/23, 11/20, 12/11, 12/18 *Class cancellation due to teacher illness or inclement weather will be rescheduled for Jan 8th. SUPPLY LIST: One to two stretched canvases, 20 X 16 inches, please tone this with a thin coat of light gray acrylic. A full set of oil paints with 23 colors from the Studio Incamminati palette: 1.) Burnt Sienna, 2.) Alizarian Crimson, 3.) Permanent Rose, 4.) Peyrelene Red, 5.) Cadmium Red Deep, 6.) Cadmium Red, 7.) Cadmium Scarlet, 8.) Cadmium Orange, 9.) Indian Yellow, 10.) Raw Sienna, 11.) Cadmium Yellow, 12.) Cadmium Yellow Pale, 13.) Cadmium Green Pale, 14.) Cadmium Green, 15.) Viridian, 16.) Phthalo Green, 17.) Phthalo Turquoise, 18.) Cerulean Blue, 19.) Cobalt Blue, 20.) Ultramarine Blue, 21.) Diaxozine Purple, 22.) Quinachrodone Violet (optional), 23.) Titanium White (Not Zinc) Paint Palette Odorless mineral spirits Viva Signature cloth paper towels An assortment of long handle hogs hair filbert brushes Two painting knives