Oil and Cold Wax Techniques

Sat & Sun, October 21-22, 2023

10am - 4pm (1/2 hr break)

$350

Cold wax medium has become very popular because of it’s ability to extend and add body to oil paint, it’s ability to speed up drying time, increase transparency and workability. It also doesn’t require any special set up or ventilation, and allows you to build up very exciting textural effects and layers.

This course is for beginners through intermediate students (though advanced students are welcome too). I am used to running multi-level workshops that serve everyone’s needs and goals.

Specifically this workshop will cover:

CWM/Oil how to’s: proportions, solvents, mediums, surfaces to use, Tools and how to use them effectively: Brayers, silicone tools, brushes, palette knives

Techniques covered: Foundational layers for optimal results, Techniques and decision making through the rest of your layers: Texture imprints, Using RF pigment sticks, Dry pigment and how to use it safely, Adding collage, Dry mark making and mark making in general, Glazing and veils of color, Composition guidelines to help you when you get stuck, Color theory and color mixing to take some of the guess work out of what to choose next

What you’ll come away with:

Confidence in how to best work with the medium, An understanding of the process of working in CWM/Oil from start to finish, A stronger understanding of composition and color, An ability to avoid common pitfalls like muddy color, overly opaque surfaces, How to reference a photo and how to work with no source image

Andrea’s Workshop Philosophy

Even though working intuitively is a blast, it comes with it’s challenges. My aim is to help you keep your intuition alive and well, while also giving you the tools and technique to be able to step back from what you’re creating and make informed decisions.

Beyond the pure technical aspects of CWM/oil, having a few composition tools up your sleeve will give you the ability to answer the questions I hear so often from students: Where do I go from here? Something is off with this painting, but what is it? Is this painting finished? What color should I choose for the next layer?

Think how great it will feel to have so much confidence in your own process that you can stand back at any moment and know what your painting needs and why.

I help you see when it’s time to PLAY and when and how to stand back to move forward. The combination of intuition, play and, technical understanding and analysis is what helps you build up consistent skill.

About the Instructor: Andrea Wedell has been painting and exhibiting her work for thirty years in the US and Europe. Her training is in fine art, teaching and coaching. Andrea weaves both her deep knowledge of painting, her expertise in adult learning and coaching to nurture the artists she works for, helping them build technique, confidence and their singular voice. She was born into a family of artists, has always had a deep respect for the creative process and self-expression.

Andrea’s Youtube Channel for free content on oil and cold wax and composition.

Andrea’s comprehensive online course on Mastering Abstract Composition