Materials List
The Paint colors listed below are mostly earth tones. If you wish, you may purchase brighter colors, though the colors listed will give a surprising range of tones and contrast if used properly. Several colors are indicated with an * and are recommended if you wish to do a landscape with a blue sky. If there are any specific questions about other colors or brands give me a call. As for quantities when listed, I have given the minimum needed for the class. Larger quantities are always a better buy.
Oils
Paint
Gamblin Artists’ Oils 37ml tubes
Ivory Black
Transparent Earth Red
Transparent Earth Yellow
Zinc/Titanium White
*Phthalo Blue
Medium
Winsor & Newton Liquin 75ml
Solvent
Odorless Mineral Spirits 1qt
Brushes
Red Sable filberts #16, #10, #6
Red Sable round #2
Support
Stretched & Primed Canvas approx. 8 x 12”
or Ampersand Gessoboard approx 8 x 12”
Misc.
Rags
Palette
Pencil, Good quality art paper and Eraser. No newsprint, typing paper, or craft paper.
Container to hold solvent for brush washing.
Watercolors
Paint
Winsor & Newton 5ml tubes
Ivory Black
Burnt Sienna
Raw Sienna
Prussian Blue
Brush
2” Wash Brush
Red Sable #8, #4, #2.
Support
Watercolor Paper approx. 8 x 12”
Misc.
Low-tack masking tape.
Art masking Fluid & Small Throwaway Brush
Pencil, Art Paper (no smaller than the size you’ll be painting) and Eraser
Container to hold water for brush washing.
Watercolor Palette.
Paper Towels
Acrylics
Paint
Golden Artists’ Acrylics
Ivory Black
Yellow Ochre
Red Oxide
Titanium White
*Phthalo Blue
Medium
Golden Soft Gel Medium 8oz
Brushes
Synthetic Rounds #12, #8, #4, #2.
Support
Stretched & Primed Canvas approx. 8 x 12”
or Ampersand Gessoboard approx 8 x 12”
Misc.
Container to hold water for brush washing.
Palette or Tray.
Pencil, Art Paper (no smaller than the size you’ll be painting) and Eraser
Rags
Egg Tempera
Paint
I will supply enough of the proper pigments to get started.
2 eggs
Qt distilled water
Stirring Straws
Small Measuring Glass for holding medium
Brushes
Sable Rounds #10, #6, #4, #2
Sponge, natural or synthetic
Misc
Squirt bottle to hold clean water
Container to hold water for brush washing.
Paper Palette Even coated paper plates will do if you’re cheap.
Pencil, Art Paper (no smaller than the size you’ll be painting) and Eraser
Rags
Support
Either Ampersand Clayboard approx.“8 x 12” or I will supply 8×12” for $10.00 each.
