Martin Smick is a Providence-based artist who has been living and working in Rhode Island since 2007 and has been teaching in RISD’s Painting department since 2013. He has exhibited nationally, was a fellow at the Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown, MA and was a resident at the Cité International des Arts in Paris, France. He holds a BFA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MFA from RISD. He maintains a studio in Pawtucket and lives in Providence.
Courses
Fall 2024 Courses
PAINT 4505-01 - FUNDAMENTALS: PAINTING METHODS AND MATERIALS
LevelUndergraduate
UnitPainting
Subject Painting
Period Fall 2024
Credits 3
FormatStudio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date
PAINT 4505-01
FUNDAMENTALS: PAINTING METHODS AND MATERIALS
LevelUndergraduate
UnitPainting
Subject Painting
PeriodFall 2024
Credits3
FormatStudio
ModeIn-Person
Start and End2024-09-04 to 2024-12-11
Times: M | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMInstructor(s): Martin SmickLocation(s): Memorial Hall, Room 311Enrolled / Capacity: 19Status: Closed
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This course will provide the foundation for the creation of an archival painting practice for both traditional and contemporary painting methods. Topics covered will include tools, preparation process for both canvas and wood panels, sizes and grounds, drying oils, varnishes and resins, pigments, solvents, painting procedures, and the care of finished paintings. A historical overview of traditional methods and materials including egg tempera and oil paint will be covered, in addition to modern alkyd resins and acrylics. RISD's Environmental Health & Safety practices that pertain to painting practice and painting studio safety will be an integral part of this course. A short research paper is required to supplement studio work.
Major Requirement | BFA Painting
PAINT 4505-02 - FUNDAMENTALS: PAINTING METHODS AND MATERIALS
LevelUndergraduate
UnitPainting
Subject Painting
Period Fall 2024
Credits 3
FormatStudio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date
PAINT 4505-02
FUNDAMENTALS: PAINTING METHODS AND MATERIALS
LevelUndergraduate
UnitPainting
Subject Painting
PeriodFall 2024
Credits3
FormatStudio
ModeIn-Person
Start and End2024-09-04 to 2024-12-11
Times: M | 1:10 PM - 6:10 PMInstructor(s): Martin SmickLocation(s): Memorial Hall, Room 311Enrolled / Capacity: 20Status: Closed
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This course will provide the foundation for the creation of an archival painting practice for both traditional and contemporary painting methods. Topics covered will include tools, preparation process for both canvas and wood panels, sizes and grounds, drying oils, varnishes and resins, pigments, solvents, painting procedures, and the care of finished paintings. A historical overview of traditional methods and materials including egg tempera and oil paint will be covered, in addition to modern alkyd resins and acrylics. RISD's Environmental Health & Safety practices that pertain to painting practice and painting studio safety will be an integral part of this course. A short research paper is required to supplement studio work.
Major Requirement | BFA Painting
PAINT 4505-04 - FUNDAMENTALS: PAINTING METHODS AND MATERIALS
LevelUndergraduate
UnitPainting
Subject Painting
Period Fall 2024
Credits 3
FormatStudio
Mode In-Person
Start date
End date
PAINT 4505-04
FUNDAMENTALS: PAINTING METHODS AND MATERIALS
LevelUndergraduate
UnitPainting
Subject Painting
PeriodFall 2024
Credits3
FormatStudio
ModeIn-Person
Start and End2024-09-04 to 2024-12-11
Times: T | 8:00 AM - 1:00 PMInstructor(s): Martin SmickLocation(s): Memorial Hall, Room 311Enrolled / Capacity: 20Status: Open
SECTION DESCRIPTION
This course will provide the foundation for the creation of an archival painting practice for both traditional and contemporary painting methods. Topics covered will include tools, preparation process for both canvas and wood panels, sizes and grounds, drying oils, varnishes and resins, pigments, solvents, painting procedures, and the care of finished paintings. A historical overview of traditional methods and materials including egg tempera and oil paint will be covered, in addition to modern alkyd resins and acrylics. RISD's Environmental Health & Safety practices that pertain to painting practice and painting studio safety will be an integral part of this course. A short research paper is required to supplement studio work.
