Jeanne Mackenzie
Studio "Plein Air"
September 23-28, 2012
SUPPLY LIST
The Studio Plein Air is an indoor class working from reference photos. We will learn to work from these photo references as if we were painting on location. You will learn the limitations and pluses of photos while learning to loosen up your paint style. Keep in mind this workshop is geared for the outdoor painting experience so we will try and use the equipment we would use out in the field. The class will be about oils but those well-versed in other mediums are welcome to join us. This class is for all levels of experience, beginner to advanced. I hope to work with your own style and expertise. The materials list is only a guideline. Feel free to bring what you are use to and comfortable with.
Photo Reference:
I will be bringing lots of photos to choose from. Do bring lots of your own photos and we will discuss what might or might not work.
Supplies for Oil Painters
All major brands are good but stay away from the student grades. The colors are not as saturated or permanent. This is a very basic palette. Add to it as you like.
Cadmium Yellow LemonCadmium Yellow mediumCadmium Red
Alizarin CrimsonUltramarine BlueCerulean Blue (or hue)
Viridian GreenTransparent Oxide Red or Burnt SiennaYellow Ochre or Indian Yellow Titanium White-Large Tube Optional colors: Sap Green, Orange
Solvent:Odorless Turpenoid (brand name), Gamsol or odorless mineral spirits. No regular Turpentine. I do not usually use additional medium. The simpler the better. No solvents go down any sink.
Brushes: Hogs Bristle Brushes In sizes #4, #6, #8, #10- They may be your shape of choice, I like Filberts and Flats. 2 'Round's in size #1 or #2- and a ‘rigger’ brush. This is for sketching in the painting and detail. You might have fun trying a 3/8 or ½ inch ‘mop’ brush. It looks like a rounded make up brush (not the squirrel pointed one). This is great for blocking in thinned paint.
Field Easel: You will need to bring your own easel and side table. Keep your working area space to 4 square feet. French easel type (like Julian) or any portable easel works well. Small ‘pochade’ type paint boxes mounted on photo tripods are great.
Sample Pochade Boxes…
EasyL (for paint box kit, umbrella, solvent can, canvas holder)
Open Box M800-473-8098
Guerrilla Painter 866-762-4233
Soltek877-765-8356
Palette: Plexiglas sheet, oiled wooden palette or covered plastic palette box. Nothing smaller than 9x12. Paper palettes are often too absorbent... French easel users try and use the French easel box’s palette.
Canvas: Prestretched canvas, canvas mounted on Masonite or birch board, or gessoed boards. Canvases 11x14 and smaller (8x10/9x12) is best for our quick work. You will need at least 2-3 per day.
A few sources for canvas panels:
Wind River Arts
Plein Air Panels
Sourcetek
New Traditions
Ray mar Panels-
Carrying wet paintings: The French easels do carry wet canvases. You may also purchase or make panel boxes that hold a variety of sizes and widths. Clean pizza boxes work well for economy minded local artists. Check some of the companies below and the internet. These fit well in suitcases.
Champion Box 888-269-6299
Ray Mar Panel box888-809-3314
Artwork Essentials
Additional:
- Absorbent Paper towels, tissue or cotton rags / bungee cord/ Trash bags
- Small paint cups or tins for clean solvent or medium-some types clip onto the palette
- Pointed palette knife for cleaning palette (may also be used to paint with)
- Can or jar with sealable lid for rinsing brushes-no glass. 8 ounce jar size is fine.
- Small sketch book/ Soft pencil
- Grease hand cleaner like ‘Fast Orange’ or ‘Goop’ work great for getting paint off. Baby wipes work well also.
- Hat or Visor for overhead fluorescents
I look forward to painting with you. Feel free to give me a call. 970-215-9220
Email-