OIL PAINTING SUPPLY LIST (for beginners)
A limited number of standing easels are supplied for class. Some table top easels are available also. Students are welcome to bring their own and storage is available.
Paints:
Look for Winsor & Newton or Grumbacher as good brands. Do not get
Winton or Grumbacher Academy or Max- these are student grade and water
soluble versions.
120ml tube Titanium White
37ml tube Ivory Black
you may get the next colors later since they won’t be used until the
final painting:
37ml Winsor Yellow
37ml Winsor Red
37ml Winsor Blue Red Shade
I am specific on colors, you may substitute Winsor Blue Green Shade or
Grumbacher Thalo Blue, or Grumbacher Red if you cannot find the first
three. (Ideally six primaries are better, but we will stick with three).
Brushes:
About four brushes ranging in ferrule widths from 1/4” to 1” Bright.
Depending on brand, a 1” may be a size 22 as in Winsor & Newton’s
Galleria, or a 10 or 12 in others. Look for brands like the above
mentioned and Isabey, Ruby Satin Silver, Monarch, or Princeton. Look for
oil brushes with good shaped edges, not for cheap ones that are already
splayed out.
Drawing Pencils:
HB lead, two or three and pencil sharpener
Kneaded Erasure
Palette Knife: stainless steel, diamond shaped head about 2” – 21/2”
long
Paper Disposable Palette: 12”x16”
Thinner: either Weber’s odorless turpenoid or Houston Art Co,’s
Odorless Mineral Spirits. Absolutely no other mineral spirit allowed.
32oz minimum
Canvas: three total, first one size 18”x24”, the others may be same
or 16”x20”, pre-stretched cotton duck by Fredrix are good
Two large jars with lids for cleaner storage
Paper Towels