Programs

Note:

Recommended Oil and Acrylic Paint Colors
Alternatively, bring the paints you have

*Cadmium Red Light

*Alizarin Crimson Or Quinacridone Red

*Cadmium Yellow Light OR Lemon Yellow (Cool)

*Cadmium Yellow Medium (Warm)

Cadmium Orange (opaque) or Transparent Orange (transparent) Optional

Manganese Blue –Optional, makes nice greens

*Ultramarine Blue – workhorse blue

*Thalo Green -Blue version OR Viridian – a bluish-green (which ever you have)

*Burnt Sienna OR Transparent Red Oxide

*Yellow Ochre – a modifier

*Titanium White or Great White (available at Jerry’s Artarama)






Oil Painters: Paints & brushes are suggested not mandatory

Medium: Liquin Original is useful OR Gamblin solvent Free Gel

Suggested Brushes: Bristle for Oil Painters
Flats: Ideal for expressive brushwork.. a variety of sizes between #2 –# 6 or #8
Manufactures size differently
Filberts: Rounded edges suitable for curved and finer marks
Rounds: Good for drawing composition and fine details

Palette Knife: to mix paint, also to paint with (I use Creative Mark T 29 or 30)

Gamsol Oderless Mineral Spirits in spill tight container – a metal Brush Washer is a safe option and can hang or sit on your easel..

A Wet Canvas/Panel Holder or A simple Cardboard Box or Newsprint to Wrap the Wet Painting to transport

We are guests of Fearrington, painting here with their permission. If you need to place something under your easel for spills etc, feel free to do so.








Acrylic Painters: Paints and brushes are suggested not mandatory.

Suggested Brushes: Acrylic Synthetic
Flats: Ideal for expressive brushwork.. a variety of sizes between #2 –# 6 or #8 (my preference)
Manufactures size differently
Filberts: Rounded edges suitable for curved and finer marks-(optional)
Rounds: Good for drawing composition and fine details

Palette Knife: Plastic for Acrylic painters

Water: A container of water to clean your brushes and a cup of water to thin your paints.

Spray Bottle: A spray bottle of water for spraying your palette as you work to prevent your paint from drying out.
A Stay Wet Palette is also an option.

Canvas/Panel Holder, A simple Cardboard Box or Newsprint to transport your wet painting.

We are guests of Fearrington, painting here with their permission. If you need to place something under your easel for spills etc, feel free to do so.

ALL Students:

A Tote or Trolly or Backpack to transport materials.

Smart Phone to photograph

Sketch Pad

Easel: Sturdy Portable Plein Air Easel with Tripod

Palette – if one is not on your easel

Umbrella - Optional

Canvas or Panels: 8”x10”, 11”14”, nothing too large (Always carry a few)
Canvas or Linen Panels or Canvas clipped to a board. Light will go through a regular Canvas.

Paper Towels & or Rags

Trash Bag: For disposing of soiled paper towels

Water bottle to drink – Stay hydrated – Bathrooms available

Proper Clothing: Hat. Avoid wearing bright, colorful clothes as these will reflect color back onto your painting.

Sunscreen

Bug Spray

A Bag lunch or Buy your lunch at The Goat.

This is a no pressure class. A fun experience regardless of your skill level