MATERIALS
This is a suggested materials list. Clair generally likes to follow the “use up what you already have” mantra, so if you already have things at home that you can substitute for items on this list then please feel free to do that. However, there are a few things that are necessary in order to get the most out of the lessons.
Paint: The first one is the type of paint you bring and the colours. Paint brands are important (“Cheap paint = cheap results”) so if you are wanting to get the most out of this workshop, Clair recommends investing in good quality paint more than anything else. Any heavy body, professional acrylic paint will do, as long as it is good quality (brands such as Matisse, Liquitex, Golden, Atelier etc).
Generally speaking, if the paint colours are included in Series (eg series 1, series 2, series 3 etc) and the series are all different price brackets...this is an indication of good quality paint. Avoid Jo Sonja's, Kaisercraft and other “Craft paint” brands because they are usually too watery and transparent.
Acrylic paint in the following colours (make sure you bring lots of white as this is generally the colour that you will run out of. Clair's preferred brand is Matisse Structure/Heavy Body: Titanium White, Phthalo Blue, Prussian Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Napthol Crimson, Magenta or Magenta Quin Violet, Lemon Yellow or Yellow Light Hansa, Cadmium Yellow (deep or mid).
(Feel free to bring along any other colours you like as well but these are the main colors that Clair will be using. The aim is to have a “warm” and “cool” version of each of the primary colours, so if you are going to substitute make sure you have one of each).
Brushes: You will need a selection of soft acrylic brushes in different sizes, both flat and round. A flat brush that is at least 2” wide will come in handy.
Optional: Hair Dryer - if you think you will be too impatient to wait for the paint to dry.
Canvas: 2 x canvases. No longer than 50cm on the longest side.
Palette: Large plastic
References: Clair will provide all references for the workshop.
Note: We provide table easels only however if you prefer a standing easel, you are welcome to bring your own.
