Harold considers himself a contemporary impressionist painter with an interest in landscapes, seascapes and still life subjects. He has been strongly influenced by artists of the Massachusetts Cape Ann School and also received instruction at the British Mounts Bay Art Centre in Newlyn, the birthplace of outdoor painting in England.
Harold’s workshops feature a traditional approach emphasizing the importance of accurate drawings, harmonious compositions, strong value patterns, clean bright colors, and a variety of brush work. Students are taught basic skills and are then free to adapt these principles to their own preferred methods of painting. This results in paintings that contain strong technical elements but also reflect the personal taste of each individual artist.
Harold has a Masters in Social Work, a Doctorate in Counseling and has been painting and teaching for over 20 years.
HAROLD FRONTZ OIL PAINTING WORKSHOP
Materials List
1. Drawing paper or sketchpads at least 6”X 8” and 80 pounds weight (I suggest Strathmore brand).
2. Assorted sizes of small canvases or canvas boards forpainting (e.g., 6”X8”, 8”X10”, 9”X12” and 11”X14”). I suggest smaller sizes as students will be practicing techniques, not necessarily trying to complete finished paintings.
3. A drawing pencil (2B), a quality soft eraser, and a pencil sharpener.
4. Oil painting kit (may be oil-based or water-based oils). I strongly suggest that students use ARTIST-GRADE paints and not student-grade paints (examples of student-grade paints are: Winton, Academy, Georgian,etc.). My suggested list of basic colors includes a warm and a cool of the primary colors, four convenience colors, and white as follows:
· Ultramarine Blue Cobalt Blue
· Cadmium Red Deep Cadmium Red Medium
· Cadmium Yellow Light Cadmium Lemon
· Burnt Sienna Cadmium Orange
· Yellow Ochre Veridian
· Titanium White
NOTE: it is perfectly acceptable if students choose to use a minimal palette. If so, I recommend: Ultramarine Blue, Cadmium Red Medium, Cadmium Yellow Light and Titanium White. Students will be assisted in mixing the required colors if they request help.
I have found that Windsor-Newton paints are very serviceable for most painting courses.
5. Brushes (two each of #2, #4, #6, and #8, and a rigger brush for calligraphy). The student may choose the brush type they are most comfortable with or anassortment of each type (i.e., filbert, flat, or bright; I do not suggest round brushes for this course). I suggest bristle brushes rather than nylon. Note that rigger brushes are typically made from an inexpensive hair or synthetic fiber.
6. Odorless paint solvent.
7. Paper towels and trash bags.
8. A ruler at least 12” long.
9. Several photographs for painting references (students may also paint outside if they wish).
10. L-shaped paper or cardboard croppers or a view finder if painting outside.
11. Easel if not supplied by the workshop sponsor.
12. Pad of paper for taking notes.
13. Binoculars to assist with viewing demonstrations.
14. Old frames to place completed paintings in.
