List of suggested materials for prospective students.
COLOURS
Titanium White, Cadmium Lemon, Cadmium Yellow Pale, Yellow Ochre, Cadmium Red, Alizarin Crimson, Indian Red, Light Red, Burnt Sienna, French Ultramarine, Ivory Black
N.B. Basic colours are underlined, others are optional.
PALETTE
Medium to large wooden palette rubbed with linseed oil. Natural wood surface
(ie: not white)
Single or double oil dippers.
MEDIUM
Odourless Solvent, Purified Linseed Oil.
BRUSHES
Bristle Hog Hair brushes - preferably Round brushes. Sizes e.g.: 4,6,8,10,12. As many as possible – minimum 10. Odourless Solvent for brush washing. 2 tins for washing brushes. Paper towels.
CANVAS
Commercially prepared painting boards (e.g. Fredrix) or Primed cotton canvas cut to size, taped or pinned to a suitable backing board, (e.g: Canite. Masonite, MDF board). The board must be light in weight.
EASEL
A lightweight portable easel (e.g. tripod) is required. Preferably wooden.
RAGS
Small pieces of clean towelling.
