If you cannot get everything before class, there will be some supplies available from the teachers to help you get started the first night.

Suggested paint colors – traditional or water soluble:

  • Bright primary colors
    • Alizarin Crimson (37ml tube)
    • Cadmium yellow light
    • Ultramarine Blue
  • Earth tone colors
    • Prussian blue
    • Yellow ochre
    • Burnt sienna
  • Other necessary colors
    • Payne’s grey
    • Titanium white (large tube), plus small zinc if Van Gogh water soluble

Supplies

  • Canvas boards 11/14”,12×16”, 16×20” or stretched canvas or canvas paper
  • Brushes – you’ll need a variety (we’ll talk about this)
  • Palette or painting knife – a variety of sizes
  • Gojo Hand Cleaner for hands and brushes (found in an automotive department)
  • Table easel with clamp or canvas clamps
  • Pad of palette paper or waxy paper plates
  • Small cat food or tuna can or yogurt container to put your oil or water in
  • Paper towels
  • Color wheel
  • Small set of oil pastels (optional)
  • Dawn detergent
  • Old clothes or a smock
  • A tackle or tool box to hold all your supplies

Both Rockport Blueprint in Camden and Huston Tuttle in Rockland will offer a 10% discount if you tell them you are an art student.