Paul McDonald Smith
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Current Tutorial Appointments
Vic., 3002. tel: 03 9662 1484
Moorleigh Community Village 92 Bignell Road East Bentleigh P.O. Box 143 Bentleigh East Vic., 3165 Tel: 03 9563 7621
Box Hill Community Centre Cnr. Station St. & Combarton Street Box Hill, VIC.,
Balwyn Road, Nth Balwyn VIC., 3104 Tel:
Essendon Rowing Club, Holmes Road, Essendon, VIC., Selected Demonstration Paintings
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- My teaching is based on time honoured principles of traditional methods,
techniques and disciplines associated with the history of pictorial realism and the
study of natural appearances.
Observation is coupled with sound understanding and control of pictorial components of Tone,
Form, Colour, and Edges, and the qualities of the medium to hand.
"There never was a boy painter, nor can there ever be, for the art requires a long
apprenticeship, being mechanical as well as intellectual."
apprenticeship, being mechanical as well as intellectual."
- John Constable.
All rights reserved.
- Oil Painting Materials
- As recommended to my students
- Oil Colours
- Titanium White
- Cadmium Lemon
- Cadmium Yellow Pale
- Yellow Ochre
- Cadmium Orange
- Cadmium Red
- Permanent Rose
- Alizarin Crimson
- Indian Red
Light Red
- Burnt Sienna
- Raw Umber
Cobalt
- French Ultramarine
- Windsor Violet / Dioxazine Violet
Viridian
Ivory Black
N.B. Colours listed in bold provide a basic palette.
Palette
Large wooden palette rubbed with linseed oil. Natural wood surface (not white)
Single or double oil dippers. The list above represents the order in which pigments should be placed on the palette at the
outer edge as in the photograph above.
Medium
Purified Linseed Oil, Distilled or Gum Turpentine (preferred), or odourless solvent
A small bottle of Retouching Varnish is recommended.
Brushes
Round Bristle Hog Hair brushes. Sizes e.g.: 4,6,8,10,12. As many as possible – minimum 10. Mineral Turpentine (White
Spirit) for brush washing.
Canvas
Primed cotton canvas cut to regular size e.g.: 10x12, 11x14, 12x16, 14x18, 16x20, 18x24, 20x24 etc. Sizes are stated in
inches as most standard sizes are based on established imperial measures that artists have used for centuries. Canvas
panels and stretcher bars are mostly still manufactured on that basis.
Loose primed canvas (purchased by the metre) to be taped or pinned to a suitable board, preferably Canite.
Masonite, Craftwood or MDF may also be used but the board must be light in weight.
Commercially prepared painting boards are normally satisfactory for student purposes.
Only well established brands should be chosen.
Easel
A lightweight portable easel (e.g. tripod) is required for class or outdoor use. Preferably wooden.
A heavy studio easel is recommended for general painting. Forward tilt facility is essential.
(Easels may be provided at certain classes.)
Rags
Small pieces of clean towelling.
Paul McDonald Smith
"Still Life with String"
"Gum Tree Study"
"Still life Demonstration"
"Portrait Demonstration- Robin"
"Sketch Williamstown"
The "Meldrum" Palette
(Folding variety)
(Folding variety)
I have conducted painting classes since 1977, catering to adults with a serious interest in exploring the
mysteries and disciplines of the craft.
- In that time I have had the privilege of tutoring countless people - wonderful individuals and characters –
many of whom have, in turn, brought distinction upon themselves through their own painting, awards
and prizes, teaching and exhibiting. Naturally, many others have been content to paint for their own
personal satisfaction, whilst still others have sought further academic study.
- Either way, I am grateful for the experience and for the many friendships of such a broad and varied
community connection.
TEACHING
"Yarra Glen"
"Sketch- Anglesea"
"Landscape Demonstration - Balwyn"
"Figure Sketch - Rachel"