Oil Painting Supplies
Copal Painting Medium ( Grumbacher ) 2 1/2 oz. size
Odorless Paint Thinner (Mona Lisa) 16 oz
2 brushes (Flats) sizes #4 and #10 (American Painter) or other. Packs of assorted sizes are less expensive and work well for beginners.
Disposable Palate
Kneaded Eraser
Roll of Paper Towels ( or Rags)
#2 Pencil
2 small baby food jars with tight fitting lids for copal and turpentine.
Table easel ( Optional )
If you have supplies,bring what you already have.
Oil Paint
Beginner Oils: Cotman or Winton Brands ( NO BOB ROSS PAINTS)
Titanium White (1.25 oz)
Prussian Blue
Burnt Umber
Burnt Sienna
Alizarin Crimson
Naples Yellow
Lemon Yellow
Ivory Black
Pre-stretched canvas ( suggest no larger than 12 x 16 or 14 x 18 for beginners)
Bring 2 or 3 photos from which to paint. Wear old clothes. Oil paint will not come out. Come prepared to have fun.
Alex Dumas 552 David Lane, Knoxville, TN 37822 865-777-3745 alexdumasart@tds.net
LIST OF SUPPLIES FOR AGTV WATERCOLOR CLASS, 2010
BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE, Instructor, Mary Lee Wilkinson*
Paper: 1 w/c sketchbook, 9x12, 140# cold press, Strathmore, Canson or Aquarelle
1 w/c sketchbook, 11 x 15 “ “ “ Strathmore (brown cover)
1 sheet Arches white 22x30 cold press 140# watercolor paper
Notebook: 3-ring, 10x12 for handouts, examples you make and notes
Basic Colors: (I use Winsor-Newton & DaVinci. DV is more economical) I prefer you don't use student grade, they will not give as good a result. Buying a “set” isn't good, as you don't need all
the colors. You can buy the smaller tubes, larger ones are more economical if you plan to continue painting.
Yellow: New Gamboge, Aureolin (warm & cool)
Red: Cadmium Red Medium or deep, Alizarin Crimson (warm & cool)
Blue: Ultramarine, Cobalt, Antwerp, Indigo
Green:, Sap Green
Earth colors: Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna & Warm Sepia
White Gouache,(not acrylic) Titanium white, sm. Tube- for corrections, etc.
Other supplies:
1 2H or 3H pencil, 1 white Staedtler (or similar) eraser
1 roll 1”or less, blue painters tape(preferred) or 1 roll 3/4” or 1” masking tape
Lg.Water container & paper towel. Old terry washcloth.
White plastic palette w/cover, Robt. Wood or similar. About 11x15” with deep wells.
med. spray bottle, scissors, ruler.
Masking fluid, Winsor & Newton off-white or similar.(Old brushes to use with m. fluid)
Brushes: Good brushes are an investment that will pay off. Look for full bristles that will hold a
lot of water & come to a good point (rounds) or edge(flats).
Good grade synthetic or blend w/c brushes - I like Winsor Newton series 995, or ,
Royal Soft Grip- with acrylic handles are very good & reasonable. Just make sure they
come to a good point or edge(flats). You can ask to wet them in the store. I really like
Raphael “Martre Kolinsky France” brushes #6, 8 & 10 if you can find them.They hold
water well. #6 #8, #10 or 12, 1/2” flat, 3/4” flat or oval, #1 “Rigger” or Liner brush.
Fritch scrubbers, #2 or 4, or set of 3, purchase at Cheap Joes. You won't need ALL these
at first. Just a good set of #6,8 & 10 rounds & a 1/2” & ¾” flat. A 2” soft house paint-
ing brush for “washes” to begin with.
SUPPLIERS: Jerry's Artarama (ask when next sale date is), Hobby
Lobby, Michael's, Cheap Joe's (online or catalog-no sales tax & quick.)
*If this list overwhelms you, I do have a minimum supply list for anyone who is “not sure” yet
if watercolor is for you. It will get you through the Beginner class, just using student grade.
Please call Mary Lee Wilkinson, 458-1179 for any questions... or mlart@charter.net
MINIMUM SUPPLY LIST FOR BEGINNING WATERCOLOR
Mary Lee Wilkinson, instructor 2010
It has come to my attention that my regular supply list may exceed the cost expectations of some of my prospective students. I realize that many individuals are trying this class without knowing if they might want to continue. Therefore, I have put together a more economical list which would get you started, and as we progress, you could add items of your choice.
For first class: 1 pencil (any household), white eraser, ruler
Paints:* Aureolin or cadmium med. yellow, cadmium red med., alizarin crimson
(red),cobalt blue, Prussian blue, warm sepia, sap green, burnt umber and raw sienna
You can buy student grade, either grumbacher or similar, however they will not give
the best results. I prefer you do not buy “sets” as they have many colors you don't
need. Paper: folder to keep handouts in, 140# cold press WATERCOLOR sketchbook,
12x18, Strathmore preferred, brown cover. (At Michaels or other craft store.)
Paper towels. 1/2” drafting or masking tape. Painter's (blue) tape will also work.
Med.Plastic pail for water, or lg. cottage cheese carton.
Brushes: Good grade synthetic or blend watercolor brushes, # 5 or 6, and # 10, round.
1/2”Flat. Royal Soft Grip is a good beginner brand.
Look for full bristles that hold a lot of water & come to a good point.
A 2”soft bristle housepainting brush will get you by for washes.
Palette: Can be styrofoam plates, with dividers, or invest in a Robert Wood white
plastic palette w/dividers & cover. This will pay off as it holds all your paints & keeps
them moist.
Med. size plastic spray bottle, Walmart or beauty supply, Dollar stores.
*If you are buying good paints, I would suggest Winsor Newton (best) or DaVinci (very good) DV
paints are more reasonable. Your biggest investment is in your paint & brushes, and it pays off.
CLASS DATES: Tuesdays, Jan. 12-Feb 16, 6 wks. And , Mar. 9-30, Easter break, & Apr. 13 & 20
6 wks.
TIMES: 9:00 AM to 12 noon.
PLACE: CHOTA RECREATION CENTER, 145 Awohili Dr. Loudon, TN. Phone 458-6779
Please arrive for class about 15 min. early, to set up.