Member Event
The Power of Colour: Navigating R&F Drawing Oils and Pigment Sticks with Megan MacDonald
The Power of Colour: Navigating R&F Drawing Oils and Pigment Sticks with Megan MacDonald
This R&F Pigment Stick® and Drawing Oils™ demo will show how these product lines enable traditional and alternative methods of oil painting by allowing artists to draw or paint directly onto a surface with immediacy and fluidity. R&F Core Artist Instructor Megan MacDonald will cover what Pigment Sticks and Drawing Oils are compatible with, health and safety, and appropriate supports and tools. The demo will highlight the similarities, differences, and benefits of these two product lines.
As part of the demonstration, Megan will discuss the concepts of transparency and opacity, as well as techniques for building a surface and mark-making. You will learn how to mix colours using R&F Drawing Oils and how to integrate these oils into your art practice. Additionally, she will highlight other techniques and compatible products, including cold wax. This event is perfect for curious artists of all levels!
Materials
Gamblin Cold Wax Medium - 16oz
Hosted by Opus Art Supplies & our Experience leader
Megan MacDonald (she/her) is a Core Artist Instructor for R&F Handmade Paints. Drawn to natural and organic forms, she is inspired by the energy of hand-drawn lines and by the alchemy that occurs at the convergence of natural elements. Megan gravitated toward encaustics for its beautiful depth and luminosity, as well as the myriad possibilities this medium offers. Megan creates and instructs out of her studio, Crow’s Nest Art StudioWebsite: crowsnestart.com
Instagram: @crowsneststudio
Facebook: @crownestart
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Do I have to register in advance?
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What’s included in a paid vs free event?
Paid events may include hands-on instruction, materials, and exclusive product offers. The details will be listed on the event page.
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Free events are short, demo-based sessions led by professional artists—great for inspiration and learning.
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Is it okay to ask questions during the demo?
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When will I be let in from the Zoom waiting room?
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