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Art Supplies and Recommended Reading List
for Studio & Outdoor Painting Workshops
I supply this materials 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 for me.
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.
I have written tips about packing your gear on my blog...
Art
& Influence
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.
Some venues require a tarp to paint on for indoor classes...
and if we must paint indoors due to bad weather.
Sometimes a tarp is not required....so be sure to ask me about this
in advance.
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 or plastic cut to fit the French Companion.
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
This is the Beauport Easel found at Jerry's Artarama.
It's an inexpensive, large format Outdoor Easel
Up to 70% OFF Artist Easels
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.
The following vendors have competitive prices.
Art Supply Warehouse 800-995-6778
www.aswexpress.com
I will emphasize mixing ACCURATE color.
I recommend the following palette for this workshop...
THE PALETTE - OILS
See
Armand's Video
"Organizing
the Palette"
Part One
White
Ultramarine Blue
Cadmium Yellow Light
(If you buy Gamblin brand---this color is Cadmium Yellow Medium)
Permanent Alizarin Crimson
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
Winsor Newton: Artist Oil Color
Old Holland
Rembrandt: Artist Quality Oil Color
Utretcht: Permanent Artist Color
If you do some research, you'll find many other Artist Grade paints.
Paint Suggestions for Acrylic Painters.....
I recommend
using quality acrylic paints such as
Old Holland New Masters Classic Acrylics.
Avoid inferior brands like Grumbacher.
PALETTE - Acrylic
Titanium
White
Cadmium Yellow Light
Permanent Alizarin
Ultramarine Blue
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.
NO EXCEPTIONS!
DO NOT MIX GAMSOL WITH TURPENOID OR ANYTHING ELSE!
"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
If you use water soluble oils, do NOT mix it with mediums in studio.
However, it IS alright to use Linseed Oil in the studio.
FYI...I do not personally use mediums.
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
I usually buy them from Dick Blick
BRUSH
WASHER
***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.
Dick Blick and Jerry's Artarama usually have good prices on brush washers.
Bring a sealable container to dispose of your old solvent
CANVAS &
PANELS
SourceTek:
800-587-5462
High quality canvas and linen panels. Ask for JoAnne or Will
Art Supply Warehouse
1-800-995-6778
Outdoor Painting Workshops
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)
Studio
Painting Workshops
2 canvases per day...no more!
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)S
E-Classes
You will be painting 16" x 20" or larger
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.
In a pinch...a pizza box will do.
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 - You Probably own one already
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
VARNISH
When my paintings are completely dry, I spray them with Kamar Varnish.
You cannot retouch or re-paint your paintings after using this varnish.
It doesn't yellow with age.
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 can arrange for your caregiver
to accompany you during the workshop.
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