Below I'll be posting some of the materials I use and specific colors and tools I would encourage you to use. Bring all paint, brushes, knives, and mediums you wish that are not odorous or noxious to others. Never bring turpentine the schools or I will supply the least offensive non allergic solvents. For those of you who do not wish to use solvents at all-I suggest you try water soluble oils which can be cleaned in soap and water. Linseed oil is a natural substance as are many of the pigments used;I like Holbein's brand best. I you insist on acrylic that's okay by me but I think you'll prefer the water soluble oils as they give you many more options. Be sure to bring these items:
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Suggested Brushes
Bring number 8 and smaller hogbristle filberts and flats also bring some sable rounds for details work
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PAINT
Mars Orange
Ivory Black
Cad Red light
Alizarin Crimson
Mixed thick white-not Permalba
Cobalt blue genuine
Ultramarine blue
Cad yellow light
yellow ochre
Van Dyke brown
Transparent red Oxide
and any additional colors you like. Please bring no medium - I'll supply that except in the case of acrylic painters or watercolor painters.
I like brands including:
Dan Greene from Richeson
Holbein
Old Holland
Gamblin
Travel Easel
Artwork Essentials makes the best travel/plein air easels bring what you have but if you wish to upgrade to one of the lightest most useful easels this is the one I recommend.
Knives
I recommend round shouldered trowel types.
Painting Surface
I recommend painting on panels - the surface is wonderfully smooth. Size and number: two (2) 9x12, (2) 11x14 and two (2) 12x16. These can be canvas, linen, panels - whatever you're comfortable with. They make some new surface type economy panels I like too. Check with me about each workshops requirements as these will vary as to what you'll need to bring along.
Other Useful Items
Viva Brand paper towels & Q-tips
Please use odorless mineral spirits instead of turpentine.
You will all need a watertight solvent container-get the bets you can-this means mail order normally-I like Holbeins container but another company makes a good one-look for a well constructed one with good rubber seals and locks.
Please email me with any questions you might have.
