2023 Workshop

This two day workshop will focus on painting studies from life and the importance of learning to simplify shapes and values while in the field. Best business practices for artist,and understanding our motivation to paint will also be covered.  

Supplies:

• Titanium White (Large tube)
• Lemon Yellow
• Cadmium Yellow Medium
• Cadmium Red Medium
• Alizarin Crimson
• Burnt Sienna, or Transparent Oxide Red
• Ultramarine Blue
• Phthalo Blue

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Brushes:

• A mix of soft hair and bristle brushes #4, #6, #8, #10, #12
• Small liner or script brush
• Palette knife

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Supports:

• I make my own boards by rolling gesso on masonite or aluminate boards. Small sizes  ( 5x7, 6x8 etc.), or larger boards (9x12 etc.) taped off for smaller studies. Use something that is not expensive since we will be doing simple studies.

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Wet Panel Carrier:

• A pizza box will do in a pinch

Misc:

• Portable easel/paint box
• Pallet
• Odorless paint thinner (Turpenoid or Gamsol)
• Brush cleaner bottle
• Paper towels
• Plastic grocery bags for trash
• Sunscreen,  sun hat, water, etc for working outdoors
• Bug spray
• Baby wipes for cleaning up
• Umbrella if you have one, but it’s not necessary
• Check the weather beforehand and bring appropriate clothing