Workshop Supply List

This is a general list of supplies. Depending on your particular workshop, you may be asked to bring additional supplies.

Portable Easel/equipment: You are responsible for providing your own easel. I use a Paintbook by EdgePro Gear, https://www.edgeprogear.com/paintbookstore/putnam-signature-graphite. If you want to order one, you need to allow about a month for production time. 

Please use a wooden or neutral gray mixing palette (may be part of your portable easel). Do not use a white palette or palette paper. 

Paints: 

Bring any color palette you are comfortable with using. These are the colors I enjoy using indoors. The four colors marked with * are all you really need (especially for keeping your plein air gear lightweight). Others are optional for fun and convenience, but you can certainly make do without them.

These are all Gamblin Artists Colors available at many retailers. If ordering online, watch for sales here: https://www.trekell.com/?rfsn=5756220.65dcfd&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5756220.65dcfd


• Cad Yellow Light*
• Cad Yellow Medium
• India Yellow
• Cad Orange
• Napthol Red* (if using a different brand, look for pigment name Naphthol AS-D, PR112 on the back of the tube.)
• Asphaltum
• Brown Pink
• Quinacridone Magenta (usually helpful for spring-flowers/still life workshops)
• Quinacridone Violet
• Dioxazine Purple
• Ultramarine Blue*
• Payne’s Grey
• Cobalt Blue
• Phthalo Green
• Permanent Green Light
• Cadmium Green
• Warm White
• Titanium White*
• Radiant Turquoise

Brushes:

Do not bring old, worn-out brushes. Lori is always experimenting with new shapes and styles of brushes. Below is a list of some of the latest ones she suggests. All of these brushes are from Rosemary & Co. https://www.rosemaryandco.com?u=409db2

Minimum suggested for this workshop. 

Ivory Extra Long Flat size 4, 6

Ivory Egbert size 6

Ivory Long Filbert size 6

Evergreen Egbert size 0, 4

Evergreen Long Flat size 2, 8

Optional:

Ivory Long Flat size 0

Ivory Rigger size 2

Eclipse Extra-long comber size .5 inch

Pure Sable Series 7320 size 5/8 inch

Here are three sets of brushes that you might want to explore:  

Palette knife

Scrapers, brayers, etc. I do not insist on any of these. They are for useful in more-advanced classes.

Surface: 

There are many good sources for surfaces. I prefer working on panels whenever possible. I like the stiffness as opposed to working on stretched canvases with “spring.” One panel that I like a lot is available at from RayMarArt.com. It is the #15 dp oil linen. These are more expensive than the cotton ones, but the surface is really lovely allowing you to achieve different effects. Another option that I dearly love is the Quick Panel that EdgePro makes for their magnetic Paintbook. If you are looking for a less expensive alternative, try these pads from Multimedia Artboard, or Centurion double oil primed linen pads and some gatorboard for stapling or taping.  

  • You will need one or two each day of the workshop, ranging in sizes from 8x10 to 12x16. Remember, you will need to have a means to transport these wet paintings home with you, so bring sizes you have wet carriers for, especially if you are flying.

Other: 

  • Wet canvas carriers such as Raymar or PanelPak.

  • I use paint-tube carriers by Dagmar Solutions. They keep the tubes from puncturing each other during transport and keep the paints super handy when painting. However, they only work with certain brands of paint tops. Check them out at dagmarsolutions.com

  • Plein Air umbrella. I use one with a white interior from BestBrella. Unfortunately, they have just stopped making them. I am looking for a new source.

  • Small sketchpad and pencil or even better, Neutral Grey, Duo tipped markers, 1 each in tones 1, 4, and black sketching markers

  • ViewCatcher (gray plastic crop/view finder tool) available at most art stores

  • EMPTY, small, sealable, non-breakable, spill-proof container for mineral

  • Gamblin Solvent Free Gel (optional, makes the paint dry more rapidly for ease in packing)

  • Gamsol Artists’ Grade Odorless Mineral Spirits (OMS) IF TRAVELING BY PLANE, OMS should be purchased at your final destination. DO NOT PACK AND BRING. IT IS ILLEGAL TO BRING OMS ON FLIGHTS. Do not bring contractor-grade OMS that is available at hardware stores. It is not good for you, people around you, or your paints! NOTE: If you are attending a workshop at my studio, I only allow Gamsol in my studio. It is available for purchase at the studio. Please indicate how much you want on your Participant Form.

  • Paper towels and bags for trash

  • Sense of humor

  • Wet-ones wipes


For your physical comfort:

  • Dress in layers, or bring a change of clothes, to adjust as weather changes

  • Wear neutral-colored tops and jackets; rain jacket

  • Hat, visor, or umbrella for sun or rain

  • Bug spray

  • Sunscreen

  • Comfortable shoes for walking and standing

  • Small chair, blanket, or stool for outdoor demonstrations

  • Bottled water and snacks