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Illuminated Letters: Materials List (Don't worry if you don't have everything on the list. There will be extras of most things available.) Drawing pencils-HB, H, 2H Watercolors or Gouache in tubes or cake form Bring whatever watercolors you have. For the serious artist, you may want to invest in colors that are lightfast. Most watercolors tend to fade over time if they are exposed to light and not designated permanent. Recommended brands: Winsor & Newton, Schmincke, Sennelier, Daniel Smith Watercolor palette-porcelain or plastic, or a white saucer or dish Brushes: Watercolor "rounds" Arches 140# (or other) Hot press (smooth finish) watercolor paper Optional Gold leaf and size will be provided for a fee of $5.00. Drawing: The Academy Approach Please bring these materials to first class, if not bring whatever you have. Charcoal: 3 sticks of vine, 1 stick of compressed , 1 charcoal pencil 18x24 inch all purpose pad (no smaller than 16x20 inches) Hard rubber eraser Beginner/Intermediate Drawing & Painting (2 sessions) Here is a list of the materials that you will need for my class, please choose between Pastels, Oil, Acrylic or water based Oil Paints. You DO NOT have to buy everything on this list. Pre -packaged beginner sets are OK. Please bring drawing materials to first class. Drawing Materials COLOR PASTELS BASIC PAINTS: acrylic, oil and water based oil paints colors BRUSHES: #2 round (small detail brush, should come to a point) Figure Drawing Class BOTANICAL ART IN WATERCOLOR A portable desk lamp, such a gooseneck, for lighting your subject. Please bring whatever watercolors you have. For the serious artist, you may want to invest in colors that are lightfast. Most watercolors tend to fade over time if they are not designated permanent. Recommended brands: Winsor & Newton, Schmincke, Sennelier, Daniel Smith Recommended colors: Ultramarine Blue *Brushes: Round watercolor brushes in various small sizes. *Arches 140# Hot press paper in a 7x10" block, or a full sheet, divided. *Container for water Optional Basic Oil Painting Class These materials are available at Utrecht, Michael's, Pearl Paint and A.C. Moore. Paints: titanium white, ivory black, cadmium red deep, cadmium yellow medium, cerulean blue, cobalt blue, Chrome oxide green, burnt sienna, raw umber, yellow ochre. Optional colors: alizarin crimson, burnt umber, raw sienna, Gamblin portland grey medium NOTE ON TUBE SIZES AND BRANDS: As to acceptable brands, let price be your guide. Less expensive or "student" brands such as Winton or Academy oils are certainly acceptable. More expensive brands such as Gamblin, Windsor & Newton, or the very expensive Old Holland have a greater concentration of pigments, or color. Brushes: #10 filbert, #2 filbert, #6 round, #12 flat. Note: Brush sets are acceptable. They should include flat and round types, in sizes #2 to #12. Price is an indicator of quality, with hog bristle being an economical choice, nylon synthetics such as sablette or taklon representing good value. Painting media: odorless thinner/spirits (Turpenoid, Mona Lisa or similar). Painting surfaces: Palette: 12" x 16" disposable palette pad OR a roll of freezer paper (much cheaper!). Optional: a sealable palette box is a transportable storage solution. Masterson makes a dedicated product, but a large, flat Tupperware container will suffice. Miscellaneous: disposable gloves (recommended), two small containers for media (baby food jars work well), palette knife, rags or paper towels. Self Portrait Optional oil set: the colors listed above plus: raw umber, raw sienna, pthalo green, alizarin crimson cadmium red deep, violet, cerulean blue, cadmium orange. NOTE ON TUBE SIZES AND BRANDS: As to acceptable brands, let price be your guide. Less expensive or "student" brands such as Winton or Academy oils are certainly acceptable. More expensive brands such as Gamblin, Windsor & Newton, or the very expensive Old Holland have a greater concentration of pigments, or color. Basic brushes: #10 filbert, #2 filbert, #6 round, #12 flat. Painting media: odorless thinner/spirits (Turpenoid or similar). Please avoid turpentine! linseed oil 74 ml /2.5 oz. Painting surfaces: Palette: 12" x 16" disposable palette pad OR a roll of freezer paper (much cheaper!). Optional: a sealable palette box is a transportable storage solution. Masterson makes a dedicated product, but a large, flat Tupperware container will suffice. Miscellaneous: disposable gloves (recommended), two small containers for media (baby food jars) OR double palette cup, palette knife, rags or paper towels.
Painting in Acrylic Brushes : Small for details, Medium for regular painting, 1 Large for flat 1 Round for softness **The best brushes to buy are synthetic, medium price range. Cheap brushes will not last very long and fall apart while you are painting. Canvas, Canvas Boards 15”X20” COLORS Titanium White 1 2B or 4B pencil I also recommend keeping a small 5”X7” sketch book. This can be used to draw, take notes, etc. Portfolio Prep portfolio for carrying work Creative Digital Photography What to Bring to Class - Each Session Camera Instruction Manual Memory Cards: empty & ready to record photos Camera Batteries: Fully Charged Battery Charger: for camera with Lithium Ion Batteries OR Alkaline Batteries (some small digital cameras use these batteries) Flash drive (memory stick) with at least 2 GB (gigabytes) of memory A Tripod (if you have one) We will discuss print paper during class
Digital Photography II (Intermediate) DSLR camera WATERCOLOR EXPLORATION Supplies can be obtained from Michael’s, the Utrecht Outlet at 6 Corporate Drive If you already have supplies, bring what you have. If not here are some recommendations: Watercolor Paint in pans or tubes Pans: I recommend the Yarka set of 24. Available at Cheap Joe's or Utrecht. Tubes: I recommend Winsor & Newton. They are top notch, professional grade paints. The Winsor Newton Cottman series is a good student grade and a little less expensive. You will need the following colors: Brushes Watercolor Paper Oil Painting Techniques Available at Utrecht, Michael's, Pearl Paint, Blick Art Supplies and A.C. Moore. Paints: titanium white, burnt umber, cadmium yellow light, cadmium red light, cobalt blue or ultramarine blue NOTE ON TUBE SIZES AND BRANDS: As to acceptable brands, let price be your guide. Less expensive or "student" brands such as Winton or Academy oils are certainly acceptable. More expensive brands such as Gamblin, Windsor & Newton, or the very expensive Old Holland have a greater concentration of pigments, or color. The chains often have sales on specific lines. Brushes: #2, #4, #6, # 8 Filberts, Rounds or FlatsNote: Bristle Brush sets are acceptable- especially the ones available at Utrecht, Michaels etc. They are an exceptional value. They should include flat and round types, in sizes #2 to #12. Soft sables or synthetic brushes are fine but make sure you have larger bristles in your collection first. Painting media: odorless thinner/spirits (Turpenoid, Mona Lisa Gabosol or similar). Please avoid turpentine! linseed oil 74 ml /2.5 oz. Painting surfaces: Palette: 12" x 16" disposable palette pad OR a roll of freezer paper (much cheaper!). Optional: a sealable palette box is a transportable storage solution. Masterson makes a dedicated product, but a large, flat Tupperware container will suffice. Palette knife |