Materials List

This is a suggested materials list, if you prefer to paint in acrylics or water soluble oils that’s fine but technical instruction will be in traditional oils. Feel free to call with any questions, Adam Wolpert 707 874-1557x209

Supports: Masonite panels, or primed canvas’, or gessoed paper, or canvas
Boards. You can bring your own or purchase pre-primed canvas covered boards directly from our stock at OAEC. We have many smaller sizes but not larger ones (over 16x18)
If you bring your own any sizes between 8"x12" and 24"x36" is fine, bring at least four prepared surfaces to paint on, a range of sizes is suggested.

Paint: (I’d recommend Gamblin for high quality at a low cost but any "artist
quality" oil colors is fine). I suggest you avoid the student grade paints as they
have very low tinting strength. Since we will be doing small paintings
higher quality paint in smaller amounts is preferred.

 Strongly suggested colors:

 Titanium white or Zinc white
 Alazarin Crimson (permanent)
 Ultramarine Blue
 Cobalt Blue
 Cerulean Blue
 Cadmium Yellow Light
Yellow Ochre
 Cadmium Red Medium
 Cadmium Orange
 Venetian Red (or Indian red, or Pozzuoli)

Optional:

Cobalt Violet
Cobalt Green
Cadmium Green
Viridian
Ultramarine Violet
Cadmium Yellow Medium
Cadmium Yellow Deep
 Cadmium Red Light
Naples Yellow Hue

Medium:

Essential:
Odorless mineral spirits (OSM)

Brushes: You will appreciate having a  selection of soft "hair" brushes in small and medium sizes (at least 2). All should be Filberts except the smallest which can be
rounds. Sable is often too delicate, try the salt and pepper colored
"Mongoose" or "Badger" hair brushes. They cost $9-$20 each.

You will also want a selection of bristle brushes, small medium and  large,
also all filberts, these are much less expensive.

Synthetic brushes are inferior but can be purchased in the place of "hair"
brushes at a lower cost.

About brushes: You usually get what you pay for. Really cheap brushes are a
waste of money. They leave hair in your paintings and won’t hold their
shape. Invest in good brushes and you will never regret it. If you take good
care of your brushes they can last for years. It is also a good idea to buy
a brush cleaner/conditioner.

Drawing materials (optional):  

   Soft charcoal
   kneaded erasers (the gray kind)
   A selection of pencils and if you like ink pens
   A large sketch pad.

Misc.:

Hand Barrier Cream like "artguard" or latex gloves if you have sensitive skin
Palette knife or two
Palette (not too small!! hand held wooden type or disposable paper pad type, something you can comfortably hold in your hand)


Landscape essentials:

 Portable easel (If you don’t have one I have a few to lend be sure to call and reserve one!)
 Paint box or bucket with a handle for all your stuff
 Small jars with lids
 Sun Hat
 Sunscreen
 Rags or paper towels
 Water bottle or thermos
 Small trash bag

Remember to bring layers for cold and windy conditions and be prepared for intense heat as well.