Oil and Water Do Mix

Description

This art lesson plan deals with infusion of traditional teaching of oil painting and the breakthrough use of water mixable oils. Despite the alchemy of modern chemistry, nothing has been invented until now to challenge the supremacy of oil paint. The instructor can now take up the role of guide escorting the student through the steps which lead to sufficient knowledge to make an oil painting through traditional color mixing and drying without the use of harsh chemicals or solvents. Winsor & Newton® Artisan™ Water-Mixable Oil Colors have been specifically developed to appear and work just like conventional oil color. The key difference between Artisan and conventional oils is its ability to thin and clean up with water. Hazardous solvents are not necessary for Artisan paint which makes for a safer painting environment, ideal for the art school classroom. When Artisan is thinned with water, the water evaporates from the paint film fairly rapidly, leaving a conventional film of oil that dries by means of oxidation. The different drying rates of Artisan colors are due to the different reaction each pigment has when mixed with oil. Winsor & Newton® formulated each color individually to optimize its drying rate, helping artists to avoid the problems of slow drying under layers. There is no water within the formulation of Artisan. The linseed oil and safflower oil vehicles have been modified to allow the color to accept water, creating a stable emulsion, while retaining the working characteristics of conventional oil color.

Objectives

• Students will have the opportunity to learn the basic techniques of oil painting using non -traditional water- based oil colors that look, feel and perform exactly like conventional oils but clean up easily with soap and water.
• Students can explore various movements or schools of art. Examples can be demonstrated to produce a variety of different styles. They can be applied alla prima -in one sitting - to produce a lively surface of brushstrokes. Or they can be diluted to the consistency of watercolor and applied with a cloth merely to stain the canvas. Conversely, the paint can be built up , letting one layer dry before adding another to qualify the first, so creating a rich surface of color and texture.

Supplies Needed

Winsor & Newton® Artisan™ Water-Mixable Oil Colors, Set of (10) 21ml Tubes 410933
Sax® Genuine Panel Classroom Pac 401429
Sax Impressionist Oil & Acrylic Brush Set 462050

Standards

CONTENT Standards #1: Understanding and applying media, techniques and processes.
CONTENT Standards #5: Reflecting upon and assessing the characteristics and merits of their work and the work of others.