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Instructions for Opus Art Supplies models including: Cara Bain Landscape Painting Essentials, Landscape Painting Essentials, Painting Essentials, Essentials
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DocumentDocumentLANDSCAPE PAINTING ESSENTIALS 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 and stools, containers for liquids, masking tape, and 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 are welcome. It is recommended to use `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 · Optional: Acrylic `Retarder' to extend drying time · Optional: Use `Golden Open Acrylics,' which stay wet for 24 hours 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 · Bring 35 grey markers in different values (dark, medium, light). Recommended: `Winsor & Newton ProMarkers': #1, #3, #5 or Neutral Tones set. · Bring one Sharpie marker with a fine point. · Graphite pencil (2B or HB is fine), or a charcoal pencil · 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