Jim Himsworth's Recommended Supply List
for Oil Painting Classes
Oil Paints: Jim uses a full color palette and these are his preferred colors and brands. You may also bring additional colors that you are familiar with using or other brands if you prefer.
(W+N = Windsor Newton), (G= Gamblin)
Titanium White (W+N)
Cad. Yellow Pale (W+N)
Cad. Lemon Yellow (W+N) or (Gamblin)
Permanent Green Light (G)
Yellow Ochre Pale (W+N)
Cad. Yellow Deep (W+N)
Transparent Red Oxide (Rembrandt) or Burnt Sienna (G or W+N)
Cad. Orange (W+N or G)
Cad. Red (W+N) or Cad. Red Deep (G)
Perylene Red (G)
Alizarin Crimson (W+N or G)
Quinacridone Magenta (G)
Dioxazine Violet (G)
Ultramarine Blue (W+N or G)
Cobalt Blue (W+N or G)
Cerulean Blue (W+N or G)
Phthalo Green (W+N or G)
(Optional) Ivory Black (G)
Brushes: Silver Grand Prix Filberts: size 2, 4, 6, 8. Two of each.
Canvas Sizes:
For Still Life Color Studies class: : 8x10- 9x12 or a large canvas divided into sections with masking tape.east
For Portrait or Figure classes: 9x12, 11x14, 12x18 or 16x20 panels or canvas or linen canvas pad.
Please don’t forget your palette, gamsol and paper towels. There are easels and small tables you may use in the studio but you may bring your own if you prefer.