Maggie Siner: Oil Painting Class Materials List
Maggie Siner
Studio Supplies:
Easels are provided, but you may bring a portable easel if you prefer.
palette (wood or glass, minimum 12x16 inches) NO PAPER PALETTES
palette knife
palette cup for medium
assorted white bristle brushes (sizes 4, 8, 10, 12, 18, etc.)
cotton rags (such as old T shirts)
drawing board 18 x 24” for loose canvas (unless studio provided) and clips
masking tape
small hand mirror
small sketchpad, charcoal, pencil
Paints:
Cadmium Yellow Light
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue Hue (or Viridian)
Raw Umber
Titanium, Mixed, or Flake White (large tube)
Medium: prepared medium of your choice, or linseed oil
Solvent: Odor-free Gamsol
Brush washer or large jar with screen insert and top.
Airtight container for transporting used solvent
Painting Surfaces:
3 primed canvases, any sizes 16 x 20 to 24 x 30
6-8 additional smaller painting surfaces such as unmounted canvas pieces,cardboard, masonite panels, watercolor paper or heavy drawing paper
Still-life Materials:
3 objects, each a single unified color with matte finish (not shiny), not necessarily an interesting object in itself but rather an interesting shape. Can be something simple such as a box or fruit, but more complex is better. Please don’t bring anything valuable.