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Materials List and Recommended Reading List
for Studio & Outdoor Painting Workshops
Please read this entire page so you will be adequately prepared for your workshop
MATERIALS LIST
I
supply this list only as a suggestion to you.
Many students have their own preferred easels and supplies.
The following list is what I use and the vendors I have found to
provide quality goods at a reasonable price.
I paint everyday...so I know what works and what doesn't work.
Do not feel you must have these exact materials...although if the description
calls for "airtight" or "artist grade"...please
heed my advise!
Also, lighten your load...
Carry all your equipment and supplies from your vehicle in one trip.
If you can't carry everything in one trip, you're bringing too much.
Organize your supplies at home before coming to the workshop.
Armand has written tips about packing your gear on this site...
www.outdoorpainting.com
Don't wait until the last minute to order your supplies.
Make sure that you set-up your easel and use it BEFORE
attending any painting workshop!
Please let the vendors know that I recommended them.
Armand Cabrera
REFERENCE MATERIALS - FOR STUDIO CLASSES...
AND FOR RAINY DAYS DURING OUTDOOR CLASSES
I would prefer that you bring small sketches and paint from your sketches.
Alternately, you may bring photographs from which you'd like to paint.
Occasionally, I will set up a still life.
Please bring a tarp to paint on for indoor classes...
and if we must paint indoors due to bad weather.
EASELS & PALETTES
You must bring a
portable easel for Studio & Outdoor Workshops
Jullian Explorer or the Original
Jullian French Easel
Art Supply Warehouse 1-800-995-6778
www.aswexpress.com
A wooden palette comes with
the French easel or you can order a
French Companion from:
www.cheapjoes.com
Armand has a piece of glass cut to fit the French Companion.
Any good glass shop should be able to do this.
The French Companion does not come with glass.
NO PAPER PALETTES...THEY ARE NOT USED BY PROFESSIONAL ARTISTS!!
***This is NOT a suggestion...Armand really means NO PAPER PALETTES!!
Palette Options:
Glass...Plastic...Wood...Masonite...pick one up at an art store.
Some artists prefer Pochade
boxes. These require a separate tripod.
Open Box M 1-800-473-8098
(be sure to talk with Coletta to get all the details)
www.openboxm.com
Artwork Essentials 949-856-2196
Peggy will be happy to assist you
www.artworkessentials.com
PAINTS
AND SOLVENTS
Use artist grade paints. Student grade paints are of inferior quality.
*****You must use odorless solvents or water based oil paints.
For Studio painting, Armand requires that you use Gamblin Gamsol.
Other solvents are inferior and have an odor.
Utrecht Art Supplies: 800-223-9132
www.utrecht.com
Dick Blick Art Materials 800-828-4548
www.dickblick.com
Art Supply Warehouse 800-995-6778
www.aswexpress.com
I will emphasize mixing ACCURATE color.
I recommend the following palette for this workshop...
THE LIMITED PALETTE - OILS
White *
Ultramarine Blue *
Cadmium Yellow Light *
(If you buy Gamblin brand---this color is Cadmium Yellow Medium)
Permanent Alizarin Crimson *
THE EXTENDED PALETTE -
Oils
add these colors....
Cadmium Red Light
Lemon Yellow or Cadmium Yellow Pale
Viridian
Cobalt Blue
~ Details about
the types of paint ~
USE ONLY ARTIST GRADE PAINTS
Gamblin: Artist Oil Color
Windson Newton: Artist Oil Colour
Old Holland
Rembrandt: Artist Quality Oil Colour
Utretcht: Permanent Artist Color
There are many other Artist Grade paints.
Do your research.
Paint Suggestions for Acrylic Painters.....
I recommend
using quality acrylic paints such as
Old Holland New Masters Classic Acrylics.
Avoid inferior brands like Grumbacher.
LIMITED PALETTE - Acrylic
Titanium
White
Cadmium Yellow Light
Permanent Alizarin
Ultramarine Blue
THE EXTENDED
PALETTE - Acrylic
add these colors...
Cadmium Yellow
Lemon
Cadmium Red Light
Cobolt Blue
Cobolt Green Deep
Bring a spray bottle with water to keep the pigments wet
********You must use Gamsol
by Gamblin odorless mineral spirits
when painting in Studio...or use water soluble oils.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
"Gamsol is a highly purified form of odorless mineral spirit,
distilled at high temperature and purified of all aromatic components.
The purification process accounts for the price difference."
More
information about Gamblin Gamsol
I purchase it at Dick
Blick Art Materials
BRUSHES
Hog bristle flats in sizes #6, #8, #10, #12
Bring a maximum of 2 each!
No more than 2.
(I use Robert Simmons Signet, hog bristle flats)
BRUSHWASHER
***You need an airtight container for your solvent.
I recommend a high quality nickel-plated steel brush washer.
It is leak-proof, allowing you to store solvents without spills.
Make sure to buy the kind that has a removable lid....
the non-removable lid type often tip over.
Be sure to bring a sealable
container to dispose of your old solvent.
FramingSupplies.com 800-334-9060
www.framingsuppies.com
Artwork Essentials 949-856-2196
www.artworkessentials.com
ArtXpress 800-535-5908
www.artxpress.com
CANVAS & PANELS
SourceTek:
800-587-5462
High quality canvas and linen panels. Ask for JoAnne or Will
www.dickblick.com:
800-828-4548
Art Supply Warehouse
1-800-995-6778
Utrecht Art Supplies:
1-800-223-9132
For Outdoor Painting Workshops
Please bring canvas panels of the following size(s) that appeal
to you.
6" x 8" up to 12" x 16"
(make sure the panel will fit on your easel)
For Studio Painting Workshops
- 2 canvases per day...no more!
Please bring canvas of the following size(s) that appeal to you.
12" x 16" up to 16" x 20"
(make sure the canvas will fit on your easel)
PANEL CARRIERS
A great solution for carrying
multiple panels is a wet panel carrier.
Avoid getting paint all over your car, house, etc.
Great for traveling and easy to carry.
Some Resources:
Artwork
Essentials
Open Box
M
ACCESSORIES
Utility Bag (always with me when painting)
Snacks and Bottled Water
Extra Paint
Brushes
Paper Towels...a lot of them!
Paint Scraper
Small Sketch Pad and Pencil
Kitchen Size Garbage Bags with drawstring or some type of garbage bag
with handles
(for paper towels, paint scrapings, etc.)
Tarp or Small Rug for Studio Painting -
Some of our indoor venues require painters to cover the work space under
their easels to protect the floors. If you are taking an Outdoor Painting
workshop and we have inclement weather, you will need to have a tarp
or rug available for painting indoors.
ATTIRE
Dark or neutral color clothing is recommended to avoid glare on the
canvas.
Comfortable shoes/boots
A hat with a large brim
Dress for changing temperatures
Sunscreen
Insect repellent - for you, your clothes and your painting area
NOTE
Organize your easel and
materials in such a way that you can carry
everything in one trip...without the assistance of others.
Please see this article for Armand's suggestions about packing equipment.
www.outdoorpainting.com
PARTICIPANTS
Only paid students may attend
workshop.
For the benefit of all paid participants, husbands, wives, pets, children,
friends, etc.
are not permitted to attend workshop.
If you are disabled, please contact me and we will arrange for your
caretaker
to accompany you to the workshop.
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