This is a workshop about painting. Feel free to work in oil, watercolor, acrylic, pencil, chalks, whatever you are comfortable with or whatever you wish to try.
We'd like to make your travel easier. As you read this, please note those things we have available here for your use.
These are only suggestions.
I always make these lists out with a certain amount of trepidation.
Every artist eventually finds their own materials with which they find success. The following is a list of materials I use and I am aware that certain items are quite expensive.
Again!
Feel free to use whatever alternatives you prefer, whether it be oils, acrylic, gouache, etc.
I purchase virtually all of my materials from
www.dickblick.com. You may have your order shipped directly to the Islesford Dock Gallery and we'll hold it for you.
PAINT
Gamblin Artist's Colors: ('student grade' is quite fine):
Titanium-Zinc White (or in the case of 'Student Grade': Titanium White (150-ml. tube)
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Colors (1 37ml tube of each):
prussian blue
ultramarine blue
pthalo green
permanent green light
quinacridone red
scarlet red
hansa yellow medium
hansa yellow light
burnt umber
raw siena
MEDIUM
Cooking oil: safflower, palm or any cheap vegetable oil (from the supermarket).
For those of you traveling by air, we will have this available on the island.
BRUSHES
Inexpensive bristle or synthetic bristle in a variety of flats, rounds, filberts sizes #2 through #20 (about six to eight)
Palette Knives: as you wish or not.
CANVASES
The amount of work you produce is up to you, but I suggest around 10 to 12 surfaces to work. These can be canvas, board, paper, etc. They can range in size from 4"x4" to as large as you can carry.
OTHER
2 paper palette pads approx. 11 x 14" or larger
Small Tupperware type containers with closeable tight lids to hold paint medium.
Rags. Lots
Plastic storage bags, freezer size Ð to hold palettes overnight
Old clothes
Sun visor or hat
Folding campstool
Inexpensive, lightweight field easel (Stanrite #100 is reasonably priced)
NOTE! We do have folding chairs and easels for use for the weekend if you prefer not to bring your own.
Questions? Please phone Henry at: 207-244-5275.
Or by email: henry@henryisaacs.com