Maggie Siner: Drama of Still Life
Studio Supplies:
palette (wood or glass, minimum 12x16 inches)
palette knife
palette cup for medium
assorted white bristle brushes (sizes 4, 8, 12, 18, etc.)
cotton rags (such as old T shirts)
drawing board 18 x 24 inches or larger
clips for drawing board
masking tape
small sketchpad, 2B pencil
soft charcoal (various kinds: vine or charkole)
kneaded eraser
Paints:
Cadmium Yellow Light
Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Cerulean Blue Hue (or Viridian)
Raw Umber
Titanium, Flake or Mixed White (large tube)
Medium: linseed oil or prepared medium of your choice
Solvent: Odor-free Turpenoid
Brush washer or large jar with screen insert and top.
Airtight container for transporting used solvent
Surfaces:
3 - 4 primed canvases, sizes 14x20 to 18x24 (primed to medium tone with ultramarine blue and raw umber. do not add white)
4 additional smaller painting surfaces such as unmounted canvas pieces, masonite
3 matte objects for still life set ups. Do not bring shiny objects or anything valuable. Look for objects with unique shapes and matte colors.