Diane Williams-Oil & Cold Wax: A Five-Week Workshop
Tuesdays Jan 7, 14, 21, Feb 4 & 11
$250
REGISTER: www.ianiworkshops.com
Explore the dynamic and versatile medium of oil and cold wax in this immersive five-week course. Discover how to build rich textures, layers, and luminous effects through the interplay of color, transparency, and depth. The cold wax medium not only adds unique qualities to your artwork but also speeds up the drying time of oil paint, making it an ideal choice for layered work.
What You'll Learn
Techniques for creating complexity and depth through layering
How to utilize tools like scrapers, brayers, and palette knives
Strategies for achieving balance between texture and transparency
Materials Needed
Oil Paint (variety of colors)
Messermeister Bowl Scrapers (available at Amazon or Cold Wax Academy)
Soft Brayers (available at Amazon or Cold Wax Academy)
Palette Knives (available at Amazon or art supply stores)
Wooden Panels (available at Amazon or art supply stores)
Cold Wax Medium (recommended brands: Gamblin or Dorland’s, available at Amazon or art supply stores)
About the Instructor
Diane Williams holds an MFA from John F. Kennedy University and has studied Cold Wax techniques in Skopelos, Greece, San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, and Ballinglen, Ireland with masters Jerry McLaughlin and Rebecca Crowell. She blends Western and Eastern art traditions, inspired by her studies at the University of Hangzhou, China, to create a unique artistic fusion. Diane works from her studios in Crockett, CA, and Greenville, CA, where she conducts transformative workshops that go beyond technique, helping artists explore their deeper creative goals.
Join us for this enriching experience and unlock new dimensions in your artistic practice!