Please note that there are specific materials required / suggested for this course:
MATERIALS LIST:
PASTELS
Pastels: The largest set of soft pastels you can afford. I use Schmincke, Terry Ludwig, Mount Vision, Unison, Giraults and Nu-Pastels. Please do not bring or buy Alphacolor or Prang pastels. No Oil Pastels. I recommend the Sennelier Paris half stick set of 120 for those who would like to purchase a good starter set. A great addition to that set or for anyone that doesn’t have any Terry Ludwig pastels, would be Terry Ludwigs set of Intense Darks II.
Please prepare your pastels for working by taking off the wrappers, (before the workshop). Arrange them by color family and value. This will save you lots of time during the workshop.
Papers Five 9x12 sheets of white Wallis Paper or similar paper that will accept wet media. Cut one piece of white Wallis paper or similar to12x12 and have one sheet that is at least 12x18. If you are a fast painter, bring more paper and consider bringing another brand to try such as Colorfix or Pastelmatte. Sheets of tracing paper or glassine may be used to protect your pieces.
Backing Support: A drawing board to tape your paper to. I use a piece of 3/16th-inch foam core board. Gator board also works well. This provides a cushion for your paper. I you want more support,use a smooth drawing board or piece of masonite to attach the foam board and paper to.
Sketchbook: Bring a sketchbook or notebook for notes, writing and sketches
Other: Tape to attach paper, 2b pencils, baby wipes, old bristle brushes, paper towel, sketchbook/notebook, a small palette of watercolors, (these don't have to be expensive paints, but not the super cheap ones either), an apron, (we're going to get dirty). Bring an easel.
Reference Material *
Your choice of reference material is very important. You can use photos, a favorite poem or story, a remembered image. Most important; your reference should be something you really want to paint. I recommend that you bring a good selection of photos if you are using photos. They don’t have to be landscape, but should have strong shapes and values.
*Please take some time to choose and develop your reference. It will help you and make it more fun!
Extras: More paper,(variety of brands) A camera.
Resources:
Dakota Pastels: www.dakotapastels.com (all things pastel) 888.345.0067
Terry Ludwig Pastels: www.terryludwig.com (great darks) 888.795.1232
Cheap Joes: www.cheapjoes.com
Jerry’s Art-a-rama: www.jerrysartarama.com
Utrechts: www.utrechtart.com (paint & brushes)
Dick Blick: www.dickblick.com 800.447.8192 (has good selection of pastels)
ACRYLIC PAINTS
Acrylic Paints:
Basic Palette:
ivory black
titanium white
ultramarine blue
cadmium yellow medium
cadmim red medium
alizaron crimson
raw siena
burnt umber
yellow ochre
Additional Colors:
Utrechts Buff white
Utrechts Neutral Grey
phathol Blue
Brushes: a selection of bristol brushes starting with #8 and going up to #12 flats or brights. I don’t recomend using brushes any smaller than this. I also use many 1” brushes from the hardware store. You can use synthetic brushes also, but I recommend having at least a few bristol brushes.
Surfaces: Canvas or boards. You’ll find a wide range of canvas or rigid supports to paint on. These vary greatly in price depending of the finish, the type of canvas, (linen vs. canvas duck), and the depth. You will need at least three 9x12 surfaces, one 11x14 and one 16x20 and more if you are a fast painter.
Tools: A selection of palette knives, scrapers, spatulas, carving tools, nails, etc. to make textures
Palette: I prefer mixing on a glass palette, but if you have an enamel one or something else you like, that’s fine too.
Other: Paper towels, rags made from old t-shirts, a spray bottle, a water container, scraper to clean your palette.
Sketchbook: Bring a sketchbook or notebook for notes, writing and sketches.
Reference Material:*
Your choice of reference material is very important. You can use photos, a favorite poem or story, a remembered image. Most important; your reference should be something you really want to paint. I recommend that you bring a good selection of photos if you are using photos. They don’t have to be landscape, but should have strong shapes and values.
*Please take some time to choose and develop your reference. It will help you and make it more fun!
Extras: A camera, an apron, more brushes, more paint
Cheap Joes: www.cheapjoes.com
Jerry’s Art-a-rama: www.jerrysartarama.com
