2024-10-17 – Studying the Style of Numedal Rosemaler Sebjørn Kverndalen (In Person)
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Join us for an in-depth study of Sebjørn Kverndalen, a masterful rosemaler who also excelled in cabinet making and wood carving. This class will explore Kverndalen's imaginative artistry, inspired by neoclassical flower garlands, chinoiserie, draperies and medallions, wing-shaped rococo ornaments, portraits, angels, and landscapes. Known for incorporating birds, especially peacocks, his paintings are characterized by a soft, lyrical, and transparent look, often featuring straight-line elements and the use of gold leaf.
Throughout the course, we will delve into Kverndalen's painting style, covering flowers, stroke work, scrolls, and other motifs, as well as his family history and the influence of the Kongsberg artist guilds and the Kravik family of painters.
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Woodenware
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Basswood mantle shelf, made by Mike Lusk, Scandia Woodworks, Coon Valley, Wisconsin. 32” long x 10 “ high x 6” deep.
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Students are welcome to bring their own favorite round brushes, filberts, and liners of varying sizes. Larger brushes are recommended for bigger strokes.
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Recommended brushes:
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Winsor and Newton Cotman, Series 111, Sizes #3 and #5 (dickblick.com)
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Winsor and Newton Cotman, Series 222, Sizes #3 and #1 (dickblick.com)
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Menta Royal Langnickel, Series R38T, Sizes #4 and #2 (artistpaintbrush.com)
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Background Paint: Red Iron Oxide or a Nils Red
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Oils Paints:
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English Red or Venetian Red (preferably English Red)
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Prussian Blue
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Titanium White
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Zinc White
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Ivory Black
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Yellow Ochre
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Burnt Umber
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Additional reds: English Red Light, Caput Mortuum to darken
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Boiled linseed oil or oil of choice
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Other necessary painting supplies typically used
- Cadmium Yellow light
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Acrylics Paints:
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Jo Sonja Yellow Oxide or Yellow Ochre by Golden
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Jo Sonja Storm Blue
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Jo Sonja Smoked Pearl
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Jo Sonja Brown Madder or Jo Sonja Deep Plum
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Gold Opaque Pain
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Mediums needed to create transparency such as gels
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Other necessary painting supplies typically used
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