CLASS ON DEMAND: Introduction to Norwegian Rosemaling

THIS CLASS WILL BE TAUGHT IN OILS AND ACRYLICS (but you choOSE which ONE medium you will work in.)

In this class you will learn the basic equipment and skills you need to start rosemaling. You will start with a discussion of equipment needed, then move on to practicing the strokes and linework used to create designs. You will learn how to prep and background a small wooden item and transfer a design to that project. Finally, you will learn the technique of painting in the style of shaded Telemark and add linework. You will also discuss how to finish the piece once it dries.

What You Will Need to Complete This Project : (O=for oil painters, A=for acrylic painters, B=needed for both)

B Palette Paper (or wax paper taped to a piece of cardboard for support)
B Tracing Paper ( parchment paper will work in a pinch)
B Transfer Paper ( if you can’t find this you can use chalk to transfer your design )
O Walnut Alkyd Medium ( don’t use plain or cooking walnut oil) or Boiled Linseed Oil
A Water
O Odorless Paint or brush cleaner
B Palette Knife (a small one)
B Medium & fine grit sandpaper
O small container or jar, with a lid for the brush cleaner
O A small container for oil (I use the lid of a pop bottle)
A Medium sized container for water
B Paper towel
B Painters tape
B 2 inch sponge brush for backgrounding
B A couple of pieces of cardboard painted with your background color for practice (optional)
B Scissors
B Sponge for antiquing
B Pen and paper for taking notes
B 4, 4.5, or 5 inch diameter, 1/8 in thick wood disc or 5 inch circle on cardboard for the project. See not below on where to get them.

BRUSHES: #2, #4 & #6 short handle filbert ( 6 Optional)

# 1 short handle liner or script liner (for line work)

Jerry’s Artarama Brand Creative Mark Golden Taklon brushes, Princeton Velvet Touch, Blick Masterstroke (Dick Blick brand) are all
reasonably priced good brushes. Brushes should be available at both www.Jerrysartarama.com and www.DickBlick.com.

PAINT:

OILS: Choose an Artist Grade Paint like Rembrandt, Grumbacher or Lucas

These have better color saturation (They are available at Jerry's Artarama or Dick Blick on-line). Be aware that oil paint sold in craft stores are typically student grade meaning they are less expensive but have less pigment and do not cover as well.

Titanium White

Raw Sienna

Venetian Red

Burnt Umber

ACRYLIC: Choose an Artist Grade Paint like Golden, JoSonja, DecoArt

Titanium White

Raw Sienna

Red Earth + Yellow Oxide (1:1)

Burnt Umber

BACKGROUND ACRYLIC: I use Americana or Delta Ceramcoat (available at local craft stores)

Choose one of these colors: Heritage Brick, Midnight Blue, Forest Green

And you will need a Gold acrylic for antiquing

I buy many of my oil and acrylic artist grade paints and brushes from www.jerrysartarama.com or www.DickBlick.com. Usually I buy backgound acrylic paints at my local craft store.

I buy my M. Graham walnut Alkyd Medium on Amazon, boiled linseed oil and odorless paint thinner can be found at most hardware stores along with a sponge brush for backgrounding.

For the wooden Discs I use the Etsy store CraftCutConcepts. Item number SO-0001. 4 or 5 inch diameter, 1/8 inch thick and I have them add a hanging hole.

You can usually find wooden discs at different places but they might be a little bigger in size.

Feel free to email me with questions at: Nordiccanvasfolkart@gmail.com

Kim