Tuesday, July 19, 2016

1st Class ~ Color Exercise and Supply List
Mixing colors and using warm/cool colors to create spatial depth


Art is made in the mind - of thoughts, memories, or sensations. Philip Guston

Abstract Painting Class Supply List July 2016

Any questions about the class, email me @ rmoore1954@gmail.com

I have set up a class supply list at Utrecht Art Supplies @ this link:
This is a bare bones list - 5 tubes of acrylic paint and 2 brushes.
You choose your own canvas. Check for their free shipping.

Canvas: Stretched or boards - 11x14", 12x16" are good sizes - feel free to go bigger.

Paint: a 2 oz or 60 ml tube is a good size, yet you may want a larger white. Hues are fine to use. I prefer Golden, Grumbacher, Utrecht, and Winsor Newton brands.

You may use either acrylic or oil paint - or both. We will discuss colors and other supplies during the first class. Box sets are good, as well.

Acrylic: dries fast - mixes and cleans with water - variety of additives.
colors: Quinacridone Red; Ultramarine Blue and Cerulean Blue; Yellow - Azo, Cadmium, Hansa, or Primary Yellow; Titanium White.

Oil: dries slower - mixes and cleans with turpentine, turpenoid, or mineral spirits (look for no or low odor).
colors: Quinacridone Red; Ultramarine Blue and Cerulean Blue; Yellow -  Cadmium, Hansa, or Permanent, or Winsor; Titanium White.

Brushes: At least 1 flat - size 8,10,12, 1/2", or 3/4" and 1 round - size 8,10, or 12.
synthetic bristles - for acrylic, oil, or watercolor; natural bristles - for oil or watercolor.

Palette or painting knives: metal or a plastic set - for mixing and applying paint.

Palettes: disposable palette paper; wax or freezer paper; plastic plates; plastic trays with a sealable top is good to keep paint wet and reusable.

* I provide disposable paper palettes, paper towels, rags, and water containers;
* I have a few aprons - but you may need an apron, smock, or painting clothes;
* you may have paint and brushes at home, even if old, may still be good.

I buy mostly online from utrecht.com, dickblick.com, jerrysartarama.com -
Asel Art Supply gives a 10% discount to CAC students -
Aaron Bros, Hobby Lobby, Michaels - have weekly sales; even JoAnns have paint supplies.

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