Most students start with a landscape, seascape or floral for this class. Oil tends to be easier for most to work in than acrylic due to acrylic paint's fast drying time. With oil you're not in a rush to get things blended. Acrylic is great though because you can move onto your next layer quickly due to this fast drying time.
Note on supplies: It is easier to get the supplies with the help of Lisa. Most often when Students try to purchase all of the supplies on their own, many things need to be exchanged. You may want to bring the supplies bought outside of Hobby Lobby to your first class (like Viva paper towels) and purchase the rest of the supplies with the help of Lisa at the time of your class.
*Paint Colors - LIQUITEX BASICS ONLY - white, black, dark green, pthalo blue, dark brown, yellow, yellow oxide, red, purple, magenta. Any other paint colors you bring will be welcome, the actual painting you choose to paint will determine the individual colors needed. We can go over this before class. I prefer Windsor and Newton or Gumbacher Oil color. There are few other brands I allow in class due to paint quality. *Container for water *Canvas - 16" X 20" size or smaller recommended to start with.
*Brushes - A variety will be needed. Make sure to have soft and stiff brushes in different sizes ranging from a 2" brush down to a liner brush. You will also need some blending brushes. Lisa will show you what kind.
*Air brush- You will not be actually spraying paint with this airbrush, only water, as it is not duel action.
*Paper Towels - any brand works fine for acrylic
*Palette
*White charcoal pencil
If you have any questions about the supplies, please contact Lisa (909)261-1345 and she will be happy to go over everything with you before class.
