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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!
Can you transport all your painting equipment and supplies in one trip?
If not, you're carrying too much stuff. ;-)
I have written tips about packing your gear on my blog...
Art
& Influence
Don't wait until the last minute to order your supplies.
If you are painting for the first time, please take time to make sure
you know how to set up and break down your equipment for painting.
A backyard or living room is a good place to practice this.
Armand Cabrera
REFERENCE MATERIALS - FOR STUDIO CLASSES...
AND FOR RAINY DAYS DURING OUTDOOR CLASSES
Bring small sketches or photographs you have shot yourself.
Please do not bring photos that were shot by someone else.
Indoors, you will paint 11" x 14" up to 20" x 24".
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.
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ON AMAZON.COM
You'll find most of my recommended supplies at a great price at Amazon
EASELS & PALETTES
You must bring a
portable easel for Studio & Outdoor Workshops.
You'll be more familiar and comfortable with your own equipment.
Some workshop venues have equipment to rent.
Check with them, in advance, for rentals.
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:
Amazon.com
or
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.
Because my style of painting focuses on mixing accurate, clean color,
you must have a surface that can be cleaned every fifteen minutes or
so during the painting process.
This is key to learning to mix color properly.
Your palette should be made of glass, plastic or wood---not paper.
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 at Jerry's
PAINTS
AND SOLVENTS
Use artist grade paints. Student grade paints are of inferior quality.
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
Because I paint everyday,
I am concerned about my health.
I personally use only Gamsol odorless mineral spirits.
It is the best product on the market.
*****You must use Gamblin
Gamsol or water based oil paints in my Studio workshops.
Because of allergies and other health issues,
we cannot allow other mineral spirits or turps in the Studio.
Other solvents are inferior and have an odor.
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.
PAINT BRUSHES
Hog bristle flats in sizes #4, #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 Blick
Art Materials
or Amazon.com
BRUSH
WASHER
***You need an airtight container for your solvent.
I recommend a high quality 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.
Blick
Art Materials,
Amazon.com
and Jerry's Artarama usually have good prices on brush washers.
Bring a sealable container to dispose of your old solvent
CANVAS &
PANELS
Any
store bought primed canvas will work.
I don't recommend toning your canvas before you paint.
Amazon.com
(this link directs to my recommended canvas page)
SourceTek:
800-587-5462
High quality canvas and linen panels. Ask for JoAnne or Will
Art Supply Warehouse
1-800-995-6778
For 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)
For 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)
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
Amazon.com
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
Click
here for recommendations
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.
OUTDOOR PAINTING 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
Mosquito
Netting
WORKSHOP 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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