Recommended Materials
Source:
Please bring either a tablet with two or three source images (and tablet mount if you have one)
where your subjects have good light and shadow dynamics. Please don't use your phone to view
your source. If you don't have a tablet available for use, please have high quality prints made. If you
need assistance picking a subject, I'll be happy to help at the beginning of class.
Substrate
Three or Four gesso or oil primed canvases or linen/canvas panels (please have allowed oil ground
tocure for at least a week prior to class if you are priming them yourself) anywhere between 8x10
and14x18 in size should be enough. Also bring a few cheap canvases for practice drills.
Brushes:
I use primarily Rosemary and Co. brushes but you can use whatever is comfortable for
you. My preferred series from R&C are Bravura, Eclipse, Ivory, and Masters Choice. Generally,
you'll want to have a collection of moderately stiff brushes and softer brushes in either
flats or filberts, depending on which you usually prefer, in a variety of sizes from around
2 up to about 8 or 10. A rigger or liner brush isn't necessary, but good to bring along if
you have one. Here's a link to my favorite brushes if you'd like to order any from
R&C:
https://www.rosemaryandco.com/wishlist/shared/index/code/Ks2z3r7761xsJL6j0EUVu3cYZlrzssvb
/categoryId/all/?u=e32016
Paint:
As for paint colors, you have the freedom to bring what you are comfortable with for your palette.
Have with you at least a split primary palette consisting of a warm and cool of the primary colors
plus white and maybe an earth brown. Other "guest" colors are definitely welcome and should be
included depending on the subject(s) you choose.
Mediums:
Generally bring what you usually use in your studio to thin paint (like Gamsol) and
thicken paint (like Liquin). But any thinner and “fattening” oil will be fine as long as
they work with your paints. However, mediums aren't necessary if you usually don't use them.
Please bring a bag or other container for your dirty rags/towels as on-site disposal is barred.
***Please no turpentine or mediums with strong odors as some people are sensitive/allergic***
Other:
-Proportional divider (a basic plastic one is fine. They run about $10-12)
-Gray or neutral color palette
-Rags or paper towels
-Brush cleaner/containers
-Any other painting materials you usually use in your studio (easels are provided)
-You can bring props to paint as well as a small lamp to light them if you wish.