Friday, April 20, 2018

Plein Air Painting Supplies



LIST OF PAINTING SUPPLIES FOR PLEIN AIR CLASSES

 OIL BRUSHES-  six different sizes  2,4,6 8,10, 12  I favor the bristle, which are rounded square in shape.
WATERCOLOR BRUSHES - Flats, rounds and pointed brushes of several sizes.
Sponges, water, and other items you are used to using.

Easel of your choice,

Palette of your choice, if it does not come with the Easel.

Palette knives, and scrapers for laying in flat shapes and making lines.

Soft charcoal or pencil.

OIL PAINTS -Student grade works fine for most projects and it can save you some money.
I like to have a warm and cool of each primary colors, with a few earth tone, black and white.

Large Titanium White or Mixing White
Ivory Black
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Viridian Green
Thalo Blue
Cobalt Blue
Alizarin Crimson
Cad Red Medium
Cad Yellow Light
Thinner and jar to clean brushes
Liquin Medium
Paper towels
Small trash bag

Optional Equipment
   Clips to hold thinner container and medium jar in place
   Umbrella that attaches to easel
   TV tray
    Big Straw hat
    Apron
    surgical gloves
    camera
    water and snacks
    a third arm to carry everything :)

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