Joanne Licardo

Fine artist and teacher in Portland, OR.

A Little About Myself

I paint and teach oil painting in SE industrial Portland Oregon. I studied with Master painter Jan Saether for many years, picking up old master skills which I love to teach to others. I want to help others enjoy the journey of classical painting. It's a great basis for all forms of painting.

Once, I painted only old style paintings, often spending 2 or 3 years on a painting. Now I may do a painting in under an hour alla prima style. I enjoy the feel of palette knifing oil paint into an imaginary landscape, as much as I love fanning a smooth transitional realistic painting with meticulous detail.

Contact Me

joanne@joannelicardo.com
503-200-7979
215 SE Morrison St.
Portland, OR 97214
I'd love to have you join my classes and help you grow as an artist! Please feel free to contact me and together, we can get you started on your creative journey.

Class Information

Schedule

Please contact me for class times.

Cost

Classes are 3 hours long, and are $45/class, paid in full, one month in advance.

Private lessons

$35/hr, with a two-hour minimum, either on-site at Joanne's studio, or at your location.

Materials

Use the Materials List as a guideline.

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Materials List

You can begin with any or all of these materials. I can lend you materials you don't have, and if you're unsure of anything, contact me!
  • Paints

    • Ivory Black
    • Titanium White
    • Buff or unbleached Titanium white
    • Pthalo Blue
    • Ultramarine Blue
    • Cobalt Blue
    • Cadmium Red
    • Rose Madder (you can go for the cheaper one)
    • Vermilion Red (optional)
    • Cadmium Yellow Light (or Basic Yellow)
    • Indian Yellow
    • Burnt Umber
    • Burnt Sienna
    • Payne's Grey
    They also have sets made up at Blick that contain many of these colors, and could be a cheaper way to go.

  • Brushes
    • Fan Brush: #1 or #2, made of natural bristles
    • Filbert: #2, #4, & #6 - Utrecht's yellow band filbert brushes are great, and cheap.
    The rest I will have to show you to make sure you get the right ones. There are so many different kinds!
  • The rest
    • Pre-gessoed stretched canvas, canvas board, Masonite (processed wood) board, or pre-gessoed wood
    • Glass or paper palette
    • Palette knife (flexible)
    • Turpenoid (Gamsol or any odorless mineral spirits)
    • Coil jar, for holding turp and cleaning brushes
    • Rags/paper towels
  • Where to shop