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Highland Cattle in Oil

The Long-haired Highland Cattle is a Scottish breed of rustic cattle - so adorable and so soft. We’re going to paint this beautiful animal in oil paint using the alla prima technique (1 layer) in the contemporary style. This project involves working with solvents, such as turpentine and white spirit, so please make sure your space is well-ventilated and you’re not too sensitive to these chemicals.

DATE: March 12, 2021

TIME: 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

MATERIALS:

Students are expected to provide their own supplies in order to participate.

• 16x20" Stretched canvas (Canvas on board is not going to work)
• Any Artist-grade Oil paints: Titanium White, Zinc White, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Yellow or Gold Ochre
• Hog Bristle Oil Brush Round: size 3 and 10
• Hog Bristle Oil Brush Flat: size 10
• Linseed oil
• Turpentine or white spirit based solvent/diluent: preferably odourless. (Citrus turpentine is not going to work)

About the Instructor:

Elena was born and spent most of her life in St. Petersburg, Russia - a city of artists, ballet and music. In 2009, Elena moved to Canada and settled down in Vancouver. The same year, Elena opened an art studio: RUSART Fine Arts Co.

Being a professional artist, Elena is proficient in almost every 2D medium, including oil, watercolours, acrylic, and pastels. Also, she is a professional jewelry maker and restorer. In 2020, Elena also launched her own product line of hand-made mediums and paints, made in BC, Canada.

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