Your instructor has provided a list of materials required to participate fully in this class.
If you have any questions about specifics or what is needed week-to-week, please reach out to your instructor via the email in your confirmation letter.
• Specific brushes needed: An assortment of brushes in various sizes and shapes—these should be soft brushes that are ready for use. Please do not use hard bristle brushes.
• A small assortment of palette knives (at least 2)
• Multiple surfaces in various sizes. Minimum size is 8” x 10”. For the larger sizes, Trevor recommends 18” x 24” or slightly larger. This will be expanded on in class. All canvases must be toned prior to class. It is best to tone with acrylic paint. Tone in Yellow Ochre.
• Disposable Paper Palette, no smaller than 12” x 16” (the larger the better, please no small palettes)
• Paper towels or rags
• Container for oil or acrylic mediums or solvents to take home. Please note this material cannot be disposed of in WSS sinks.
• Sketchbook and small assortment of pencils
Colors for Palette (you may paint with Oil or Acrylic, but Oil is recommended; Gamblin 1980 is an affordable choice):
• Cadmium red medium
• Cadmium red light
• Alizarin Crimson or Quinacridone Magenta
• Cadmium yellow or Cadmium yellow light
• Cadmium orange (optional)
• Yellow ochre
• Raw umber
• Raw Sienna
• Ivory black
• Titanium white
• Cerulean blue, Manganese blue hue, or Pthalo Turquoise (Plaza brand: https://www.plazaart.com/plaza-artists-oil-37ml-phthalo-turquoise) (choose one)
• Cobalt blue
• Ultramarine blue
If using oil paint:
• Small jars with lids (minimum 2 for solvents and mediums)
• Odorless thinner such as Gamsol, a small jar
• A small bottle of Gamblin’s Galkyd (4.2 or 8.5 oz.)
If using acrylic paint:
• Water cup
Small spray bottle
• A small bottle of acrylic medium (2 or 4 oz.), gloss finish (Golden recommended)
• Golden Acrylic Retarder is also a good medium
Optional Supplies:
• Straight edge