back to workshopsMaterials and tools for my online course Atmospheric landscapes using oils and cold wax. Further down the page you will also find the additional tools and materials needed for my latest online course Echoes in the landscape.
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Squeegee |
This is the main tool we will be using for painting with. The 6-inch squeegee is just the right size and does not place too much strain on your hands. |
Messermeister or Cold Wax Academy |
I have a limited number of Messermeister squeegee sets available. Alternatively you can purchase from Lindsey Tyson Artist. Cold wax academy or Jacksons art supplies if you are UK based |
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Palette knives |
It is worth having a range of shapes and sizes in your toolbox so that you can produce different marks on the surface of your painting. |
RGM Palette knife No. 30 or something similar |
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Fan brush |
For blending I find a soft synthetic fan brush works the best. |
Daler Rowney System 3 acrylic brush: Fan 6 |
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Palette |
You will need a surface on which to mix your paints. Traditionally artists have used a wooden palette, but you can now buy disposable paper palettes which are made from a waxy paper or alternatively use freezer paper or grease proof paper. |
Paper palettes |
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Arches Huile paper |
Comes in pads, single sheets or large rolls. A small pad is sufficient for this workshop. |
Arches huile oil painting paper: 300 gsm |
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Newsprint |
Newsprint or newspapers for taping your paper onto. |
Seawhite A3 newsprint pad |
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Masking tape |
Professional masking tape which is not too sticky. |
Handover professional masking tape – various widths |
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Cold wax medium |
There are several brands on the market so if you are starting out for the first time using cold wax it is worth purchasing a small amount and experimenting to see which suits your practice and your workspace. |
Gamblin, Jacksons or Dorland |
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Oil paint |
Colours we will be using in this workshop are: · Titanium white · Cerulean blue · Crimson alizarin · Cadmium yellow deep or Indian yellow You can choose to use water-mixable oils but be aware that when you incorporate cold wax into your painting process it cancels out the benefits of using them as it contains solvent. Alkyd oil paints are suitable for this workshop. |
Go for artist quality paints such as Jacksons, Gamblin, Michael Harding, Sennelier |
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Artist pigment |
Pigments are great for adding a splash of colour. |
Artist quality pigments |
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Solvent |
Choose a solvent which is odourless to minimise the build-up of odours when you are working. You need to be looking for something that is safe to use regularly and things to consider are odour, fumes, and flash points. |
Gamsol, Jackson’s Shellsol T odourless solvent or Michael Harding miracle medium |
If you are looking to register for my second online course Echoes in the landscape in addition to the materials and tools listed above you will also need the following:
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What |
Description |
Brand / type |
Where to buy |
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Brayer or roller |
A soft roller or brayer for creating thin films of colour |
Cold Wax Academy |
Cold wax academy or Jacksons art supplies if you are UK based |
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Mark making tools |
You don’t need to buy any tools specifically but the ones I use in this course are brush combs and Catalyst contour tools |
Brush comb Catalyst contour tools |
Amazon |
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Oil paint |
Additional colours to purchase are: · Ultramarine blue · Cadmium red · Lemon yellow |
Go for artist quality paints such as Jacksons, Gamblin, Michael Harding, Sennelier |
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Pigment sticks, oil sticks and oil bars |
There are several brands on the market but the ones used in this course are R&F pigments sticks and Sennelier oil bars |
R&F, Sennelier |
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Artist pigment and bronze powders |
Pigments and bronze powders are great for adding a splash of colour. |
Artist quality pigments |
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Marble dust |
Marble dust can be purchased in different grains and I recommend that you choose the medium or coarse grain |
Cornelissens |
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