Suggested Supply List

Sample supply list

I prefer working in oils because my mixture will stay wet for the class. Acrylic will dry quickly so you will need to keep them wet with water or a retarder. Also you will not need the brush cleaner as you will use water instead. Bring reference materials to work from. Can be photos, magazines, art that inspires you, drawings,  etc… Can be digital. Tablet or phone.

Please use the pigment codes for the yellow, blue and red an not the names. No mixtures, make sure only one pigment code is listed on the paint. You can use any brand as long as the pigment code is correct.

  • Hansa Yellow Light PY3, Cad Yellow Light PY35- pick one. Can use the Cad Light Hue

  • Permanent Rose PV19

  • Phtalo blue PB15

  • Titanium White

  • Yellow Ochre or raw Sienna

  • Sap Green

  • Any other colors you would like.

  • A starter brush package with a mix of bristle and soft brushes. See photos below

  • Canvas, panel or paper to paint on.

  • Paper towels for cleaning brushes and hands. Please bring - you are going to need them.

  • Palette to mix paint. No cups please, a large, flat surface.16 x 20 or 20 x 24. It can be plexi glass, board or disposable palette paper.

  • Palette knife to mix paint and paint with.

  • Brush cleaner - I use Chroma Archival oils odorless solvent. You can also use Gamsol or Turpenoid. A large container.

  • Sealed container to clean brushes. I use a Silicoil Brush Cleaning Tank. Not needed if using acrylics.

  • Small bar of soap to clean brushes after painting.

  • Sketch book and pencil

    There are no make up days for missed classes. No refunds for gift certificates. All gift certificates must be used within 6 month from purchase. There is a 25.00 fee for any scheduled private lesson that is not cancelled 48 hours in advance.

Sample supplies . You can use any brands, just make sure the pigment codes are correct. I do recommend using professional brands for the red, blue, and yellow .

Favorite Subject For Painting

I love painting scenes of cyclists. I guess it makes me feel the joy of being out on two wheels while working in the studio! Here I'm using a photo by my friend and great photographer Kevin McPeake for my inspiration. You can check out his work on Facbook

I loved this photo when I saw it: love the diffused light and the mystery in the fog.  I painted this image about a year ago ( middle image ), but decided to give it another try and work on the grays a little differently. Here's the second attempt ( the image on the right). I was a little bolder with the reds. Although it similar to the first painting, this one feel more like night time to me.