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Materials list:
CANVAS: two 16 x 20 in. or 14 x 18 in. canvases or panels
The most economical and simple surface to paint on is a standard stretched canvas with acrylic primer. However, for easier transportation and less bulk, panels are recommended. There are a variety of canvas-on-panel, prepared panels, or “canvas boards” available through numerous online retailers. Fredrix Archival Canvas or Linen Boards can be purchased at Curry’s in Toronto and they
are quite acceptable.
BRUSHES: Have as many brushes on hand as you can, but at minimum, you will need:
• 9 Bristle (hog’s hair)
2 larger (3/4 to 1 in.) — filbert or square
(“bright” is better)
3 medium — filbert or square (bright)
4 small — 3 filbert or bright; 1 round
• 6 Soft (synthetic mongoose is best — should be springy, not too soft)
4 medium — 2 round (pointed); 2 filbert
2 small — filbert or round
PAINT (oil paint only):
• Titanium White - Winsor & Newton (W&N)
or any good brand.
• Yellow Ochre Pale (W&N), or any brand of Mars Yellow
• Lamp Black or Ivory Black
• Terra Rosa
• Ultramarine Blue
• Alizarin Crimson Permanent
• Burnt Umber
• Raw Umber
• Burnt Sienna
• Cadmium Red Mid*
• Cadmium Yellow middle* (if W&N),
then only use Cad yellow light
*Use true Cadmiums, not “hues”. If you don’t already have them, then purchase only the smallest tubes. Although, they are important colours, we
don’t use much of them! NOTE: Bring whatever other colours you have … just in case.
MEDIUMS AND THINNERS:
• Drying Linseed Oil or Drying Poppy Oil by Winsor & Newton (only available in US) or
• A faster drying medium such as M. Graham’s Walnut/Alkyd Medium (no odour) available at Curry’s.
• Small container of odourless mineral spirits (OMS). No turpentine or dammar varnish, please.
If you cannot get any of the above, or if you are travelling by air, these will be supplied for you.
MISCELLANEOUS:
• Medium cups (2) with lids
• Palette knife — a short, narrow blade is best
• Palette — Paper palettes are quick and convenient,
but wooden palette is preferable
• Roll of paper towels or Box of tissue or
Clean rag(s) or all three

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