Course Detail: PDIL-159 - ILLUSTRATION - PAINTING & IMAGE MAKING FOR ILLUSTRATION I



EARN THREE COLLEGE CREDITS   

Learn a process for creating illustrations that tell a story. You'll master the use of color, light and form to bring diverse cultures and perspectives to life.  Get hands-on with a variety of mediums, including oil and water based paints, as you develop the skills to work like a professional.  

 Classes held in-person at Longlong Art Studio, 1909 Livernois Rd., Troy, MI 48083 

Monday through Friday 9:00am-5:00pm
June 21 - July 10
(No class July 3)
90 hours of contact time

$1,500  
Ages 13-18

Supplies required for the course:
  1. Text book

Color and Light

ISBN: 9780740797712

Authors: James Gurney

Publisher: Andrews McMeel

Publishing Publication Date: 2010-11-30


2. University or Princeton Brand acrylic brushes, #2, #4, #8 Rounds

3. University or Princeton Brand Acrylic Brights, Large Brushes for Washes #2- #8 varying sizes

(Large brushes can be old large brushes)

4. Masterson Sta-Wet Large Palette

a. + one pack of Masterson Sta-Wet palette sponges

b. + one pack of Masterson Sta-Wet palette paper

(Will last you a long time, good investment)

(Can also use a small and large Butcher tray)

5. 1 gallon water bucket or something similar

(Can be an old tupperware of paint bucket)

6. Cold Press Illustration Board, 110 weigh

15x20", buy 5 sheets initially

7. Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic or Golden Acrylic (more expensive)

Colors Needed:

a. Titanium White (get large tube)

b. Burnt Umber (get large tube)

c. Cadmium Red Light

d. Cadmium Red Medium

e. Deep Magenta

f. Cadmium Yellow Light

g. (Hansa) Cadmium Yellow

h. Medium Yellow Ochre

i. Naples Yellow

j. Ultramarine Blue

k. Pthalo Blue (green shade)

8. Spray Bottle for Water

9. Standard Blowdryer (travel size)

10. Clamp Lights with White light bulb (+6000K)

11. 3/4" Painters Tape (white preferred)

12. 9x12" Sketchbook

13. Planner or Journal for Notes and Assignments

14.11x17" Tracing Paper Pad

15. Paper Towel roll or Paint Rags

16. Kneaded Erasers

17. Xacto Blade or Boxcutter

18. Mixed Media Sketchbook (heavyweight paper)


Course Resources
Refund Policy

 Session Information: 26SU-PDIL-159-T2C

Schedule: Every week on weekdays, starting on 06/22/26 and ending on 07/09/26
Times: 09:00am-04:30pm EDT
Price : $1500.00

Facility Detail

Longlong Art Studio
1909 Livernois Rd
Troy, MI 48083