Week 1: Still Life Painting Class Supply List
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Palette - New Wave 11x16” white pad disposable palette, or similar
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Palette knife – not a teeny one. You want to be able to scoop up a pile of paint with it. I like the RGM softgrip no. 45 (blue handle)
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Rags or paper towels (blue shop towels are the best!)
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Solvent: Gamsol 16 oz or larger
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Medium: Gamblin Solvent-free-gel or walnut oil (substitutions ok)●
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Containers for solvent and medium
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Paint - I use M. Graham brand. Here is my split-primary palette. Substitutions are ok! Titanium white, Alizarin Crimson, Cadmium red (medium or light), Ultramarine Blue, Viridian or Pthalo blue, Cadmium yellow (medium), Hansa yellow Optional colors: yellow ochre, ivory black, dioxazine purple
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Viewfinder - I like the ViewCatcher
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Brushes - I use Princeton Summit Series 6100 white Taklon (A good starter kit is a #2 round and a #4 flat), Trekell Legion long flats (size 10), and Rosemary Ultimate bristles (flats or filberts, size 5 and up), but please use what you’re comfortable with.
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Canvases or other painting surfaces: o A pad of canvas paper (eg, Fredrix or Yes!), or Arches oil paper (something for quick studies)o Both square and rectangular canvases or panels - any size you’d like to work on for about 3 hours. You’ll need at least 4. 8x8, 10x10, 8x10, 9x12 or larger. I use Raymar - their Arches oil paper panels, and their smooth and medium texture canvas panels. Use the code SEDWICK15 at for a discount!o Bringing a couple of extra canvases can be helpful.
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Easel and side table A standing travel easel. (A french easel or plein air easel)*Some studios have easels for student use, but bring your own if you prefer.• Pencil, sketchbook, black sharpie, masking tape
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