Supply List: Introduction to painting(acrylic)

Instructor:Emmett Paul McLaughlin

Paint

Do not buy “craft “ paint; too thin, colors are not reliable (apple barrel paints). They are very cheap, but when it comes to paint, you get what you pay for. Most companies make 2 lines, Artists grade(more expensive with a large range in price), and student, or studio grade (cheaper all colors cost the same). Obviously the artist’s grade are the best paints, but student or studio grade are fine for this class.

*Black (ivory or oxide)

*Titanium White (largest tube available)

Yellow (cadmium light, azo, or hansa)

Napthol red(with the cheaper paints, I find that this is the most balanced red. Another option is cadmium red AND alizarin crimson[can balance by mixing warm + cool])

Cobalt (or primary cyan) Blue (no pthalo)

Purple or violet (try to find one that is balanced between red and blue)

*ACRYLIC PAINT BRUSHES: 2 flats(or brights) AND 2 rounds (one small and one large of each) any sizes between #8 and #20

*PAPER: 3 to 6 large sheets of watercolor paper between 18x 24 – 22x30, or a large pad at least 16x20

*BOARD: for support; masonite, luan ply-wood, or any smooth, durable surface -18x24

*masking tape

*scissors

*spray bottle

*palette knives: 2(plastic ok)

Palette a large,flat, smooth surface for mixing. Paper palette pads are good, it can be wood or plastic or ceramic. NO small plastic ones with the little cups(not enough room).

*-Must have at least these marked materials for first class. Basically everything except the color paints- the first class will be a black and white painting.

-bring this list to the art store, they can be very helpful.

Optional:

Table easel, wood or aluminum

Yellow Ochre

Alizarin Crimson(or magenta)

Sap(or permanent)green

Raw Umber