Painting Luminosity

Marie Thibeault

July 3-7

Materials to Bring:

For collages:

*Magazines

*Bristle pad 18x24

* Scissors, Matt knife, rubber cement, masking tape, scotch tape

For painting:

*5 small canvasses ranging from 12”- 20” for small painting studies.

*One large canvas approx. 50”x 60” or the largest size manageable for transport.

Canvasses should be already stretched and gessoed with two coats of gesso.

*Paints: Oil paint is preferable for mixing complete range of color. (Those preferring to work in acrylic may do so.) See list below for optimum pigment range.

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PAINTS: Recommended Colors: Substitute / Additional Colors

1. White, Titanium, large tubeMixed white

2. Cadmium yellow lightLemon yellow

3. Cadmium yellow mediumHansa yellow deep

4. Cadmium orangeCadmium orange hue

5. Cadmium red lightVermilion, Scarlet,Bright red

6. Cadmium red medium or deepPermanent red med, or deep

7. Magenta or Alizarin crimson (perm)Bordeaux (DS), Rose, Thio violet

8. Ultramarine blueCobalt blue, Dioxazine purple

9. Phthalo blue or Cerulean blueMediterranean blue, Turquoise blue

10. Permanent green, viridian Sap green, Phthalo Green

11. Yellow ochreRaw sienna

12. Burnt siennaVenetian red, Light red, Terra rosa

13. Burnt UmberRaw umber, Raw umber violet

14. Ivory blackLamp black

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When purchasing paints, get the best quality pigments that you can afford. The best brands are Winsor & Newton, Gamblin, La Franc & Bourgeois, Holbein, Daniel Smith and Utrecht Daniel Smith available through catalog only. Utrecht from Utrecht Art Suppliers in Santa Monica. Good prices and a wide selection of materials can be found at Dickblick.com

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Mediums : 1. Linseed oil, pint

2. GamblinGalkyd medium, pint (substitute for damar varnish)

3. GamblinGamsol, odorless mineral spirits (gallon)

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Brushes: White hog bristle: Filbert, flat, bright, # 6, #8 # 10 (a variety of at least 5)

China bristle: 2”, 4”, etc. (Found for cheap at hardware store)

Sizing: Acrylic gesso

Pallet: A piece of mounted glass approx. 19”x20” or larger

Additional Materials: pallet knives, cans or jars, masking tape, razor blades, rags, blue shop towels, sketch book, rubber gloves or barrier cream, soap, sketchbook/journal.

Items that will be provided by Idyllwild Arts:

  • Shared class materials such as various oil painting mediums to explore

NOTE: There is an art supply store in Idyllwild – Jack Farley’s Art Supplies. They offer a 20% discount to Idyllwild Arts Summer Program students, and will take special orders in advance for pick up when you arrive. Hours: 10am-6pm daily

54385 N. Circle Drive. ​. (800) 699-3792. Local (951) 468-4312

Our campus bookstore continues to carry some basic art supplies as well.

(951)659-2171, ext. 2218.