Plein Air Boot Camp Minimum Tools and Materials

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  1. Portable “French” easel or other comparable easel. Here are some suitable easels:n~ http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount-art-supplies/easels/french-style-easels/cezanne-half-box-french-easel.htmn~ http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount-art-supplies/easels/french-style-easels/paris-french-easel.htmn~ http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount-art-supplies/easels/french-style-easels/monet-french-easel.htmn~ http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount-art-supplies/easels/french-style-easels/soltek-easels.htm

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  2. Palette or Palette board: usually comes with easel

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  3. 8 to 10 primed 11X14 canvases, canvas panels, or boards

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  4. Disposable surgical gloves for skin protection:n~ http://www.harborfreight.com/pack-of-100-industrial-vinyl-gloves-x-large-8936.html?utm_term=8936&utm_medium=cse&utm_source=googlebase&mr:trackingCode=1B720F9E-782A-E011-B31E-001B2163195C&mr:referralID=NA&origin=pla&mr:adType=pla&gclid=CNKV5tK5yqcCFQsGbAodBlavDg

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  5. Large double palette cup to hold painting medium:n~ http://www.judsonsart.com/pleinair/pc/Double-Palette-Cup-Large-41p24.htmn~ http://www.dickblick.com/products/aluminum-palette-cups/

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  6. Regular oil paints in tubes, Winton brand is fine. (Note: Not water-mixable. Not acrylics):nBurnt SiennanCadmium Yellow HuenCadmium Red Hue (small tube)nUltramarinenPthalonCobalt BluenTitanium White or Soft Mixing White (Large tube)nSap GreennOther useful colors are:nCadmium Red Deep HuenMagentanViridian Hue.

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  7. Brushes: A mix of rounds and filbert bristle brushes in various sizes. You don’t need to spend a lot on brushes. I prefer to use the very cheapest bristle brushes. Small to large sizes.

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  8. Medium: Small bottle of Galkyd or Galkyd Lite and a bottle of Walnut Oil or Refined Linseed oil. Odorless mineral spirits (OMS). Note: you can buy food grade walnut oil at Whole Foods for about $6 or you can spend $20 at an art supply store for the same thing. I buy mine at Whole Foods.

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  9. Small container of corn or safflower oil from the grocery store. We will use this for cleaning brushes.

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  10. Small bottle of Dawn dish liquid. Use this to clean the corn oil out of the brushes.

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  11. Container of “Wet Ones” moist wipes (optional)

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  12. Rolls of paper towels. You will use a lot of paper towels, so choose the “Select-a-size” variety.

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  13. 2 Large, trowel-shaped palette knife:n~ Style 19t at http://www.jerrysartarama.com/discount-art-supplies/brushes-and-palette-knives/palette-knives/creative-mark-painters-edge-painting-knives-and-sets/creative-mark-painters-edge-knives.htm

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  14. Pre-cut mat for a picture with 4″ X 6″ opening for viewing the scene (optional, but handy)

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  15. Box or bag for carrying your supplies

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  16. Trash receptacle: Disposable paper or plastic bag for your used paper towels

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  17. Personal items: sunscreen, bottle of water, painting umbrella (optional). Note: We stand to paint. We will be exposed to sun and wind. Dress in neutral colors and in layers, wide-brimmed hat.

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