CANVAS METHOD Landscape Painting Simplifying Complexity Instructions

Landscape Painting Simplying Complexity (Cara Bain) ML

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LANDSCAPE PAINTING: SIMPLIFYING COMPLEXITY
INSTRUCTOR: CARA BAIN While all materials can be found at Opus Art Supplies, similar products and brands from other stores are welcome. Suggested brand names are `italicized'. Additional materials are also welcome.
WHAT WE PROVIDE � Easels, side tables, chairs & stools, containers for liquids, masking tape, saran wrap.
SURFACE � 2 Surfaces: any size between 8" x 10" to 12" x 16" (bring one surface to 1st class) � Stretched canvas is preferred. Canvas board or gessoed hardboard panel (aka
`Artboard' or `Ampersand') are also welcome. � This surface require a total of 3 layers of acrylic white gesso. With pre-gessoed
surfaces, please add 2 more layers, allowing to dry between layers.
PAINT Oils are recommended, but acrylics or water-based oils are welcome. We suggest using artist-grade vs. student-grade paint. � Titanium White / Cadmium Yellow Lemon (or Cadmium Yellow Light) / Yellow Ochre /
Cadmium Red Light (or any bright red) / Alizarin Crimson (or Permanent Alizarin) / Burnt Umber / Ultramarine Blue / Sap Green � Optional: Green Gold, Phthalo Blue, Cobalt Blue
MEDIUM For Oil Painters: Linseed Oil + OMS (Odourless Mineral Spirits) � Use Gamblin's `Gamsol' only! Please do not bring other brands or turpentine � Bring an extra glass jar + lid to store excess dirty OMS after class

MEDIUM (Continued) For Acrylic Painters: � Bring a small spray water bottle to keep your paint wet � Acrylic `Retarder' to extend drying time
BRUSHES Please bring whatever brushes you enjoy working with in a range of shapes and sizes. We recommend the following long-handled brushes: � Synthetic Flat or Angled: sizes 4, 6, and 8 (1 of each) � 1 Bristle Filbert: any size between 10 and 12 � 1 or more Synthetic Round: between size 0 and 4
PALETTES For Oil Painters: A glass palette is provided, although you are welcome to bring your own
For Acrylic Painters: � It is recommended to use a `Masterson Sta-Wet' palette (16" x 12"): Click HERE � Optional: `Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palettes' (16" x 12"): Click HERE � Optional: `Canson Disposable Palette Paper' (16" x 12"): Click HERE
ADDITIONAL ITEMS � Graphite pencil (2B or HB is fine) � One kneadable eraser � Palette Knife: `Liquitex' Small Painting Knife #5 � Paper Towel: `Scott's Shop Towels' (blue): Click HERE � Painting can be messy, please bring suitable clothing.
OPTIONAL � Gloves While Painting: Latex or `Gorilla Grip' gloves (breathable + waterproof) � Gloves for Brush Cleaning: Waterproof rubber gloves are recommended. � Sketchbook 8.5" x 11" or smaller for taking notes � Mahl stick