Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palettes – Opus Art SuppliesMasterson Sta-Wet Premiere Palette – Opus Art Supplies
Instructions for CANVAS METHOD models including: Portrait Painting Tiling and Edges, Painting Tiling and Edges, Tiling and Edges
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DocumentDocumentPORTRAIT PAINTING: TILING & EDGES 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 9" x 12" and 12" x 16" (bring one surface to 1st class) · Stretched canvas or gessoed hardboard panel (aka `Artboard' or `Ampersand') are preferred. Canvas board is 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 are welcome. It is recommended to use `artist grade' vs. `student grade' paint. · Titanium White / Yellow Ochre / Cadmium Red Light / Ultramarine Blue / Alizarin Crimson (or Permanent Alizarin) / Burnt Umber / Burnt Sienna 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 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