Methods & Materials of Painting (PT330-5)

For first class- afternoon session:

• 2 sheets SMOOTH or hot press watercolor paper, 140 lb.

• Drawing board, at least 18 x 24 inches.

• Gummed paper tape.

• Sponge.

• 1 Bristle Brush - 1 1/2" flat (inexpensive hardware store type)

Brushes: (cannot be brushes previously used for oil painting)

• 1"  Flat Squirrel or Ox hair, or any very soft hair brush - not synthetic.

• 2-3 small w/c brushes, sable or synthetic- size # 000-#2.

• 2-3 inexpensive bristle rounds, size #1-4.

Additional Materials:

• Masking tape.

• 12 small plastic watercolor pots with caps - with attached palette

• Watercolor palettes or mixing dishes.

• Palette knife.

• Unprimed linen - enough for two 12 x 12 inch works.

• Watercolor palettes or mixing dishes.

• Box of 5 dust masks.

• Latex or vinyl gloves -several.

• Two sheets 220 sandpaper.

• Two sheets 400-600 wet/dry sandpaper.

• Two 32-oz mason jars or equivalent.

• 1 pair knee-highs.

• Several small jars with lids.

• Cans/jars for rinse water and turps.

• Lead Oil primer or tube of flake/cremnitz white.

• 12 x 12 inch stretchers- preferably heavy weight.

• Staple gun & staples, or carpet tacks & hammer.

• Pushpins or carpet tacks.

• Gum Turpentine substitute odorless only!

NOTE: Students should bring a sample of their work to first class.

REQUIRED BOOK: The Painter's Handbook; M. D. Gottsegen

Not all supplies needed for 1^st class.