Plein Air Basics with V…. Vaughan
Supplies
-Camera (smart phones work!)
-Portable Easel like a french easel, Guerilla box or Prolific Painter
-V….’s Limited COLOR Palette: Gamblin Brand:
Ultramarine Blue,
Alizarin Crimson,
Hansa Yellow LIGHT,
Gamblin Quick Dry White
Winsor-Newton Brand:
Indian Yellow Light,
Winsor (pthalo) Green
Any small tube of Cobalt (hue)
Any small tube of Brilliant Scarlet (light)…I use Mussini by Schmincke brilliant scarlet.
Substitute Winsor -Newton brand for any of these.
“Artist’s colors” are preferred to student colors.
-canvas or linen panels. Not stretched canvas because light shines thru. Plan to use 2-4 each day. 8x10 or 9x12. Its OK to have more! You’ll use them. You might also like a PAD of primed canvas sheets for quick sketch studies. Again, you’ll use it!
-palette
-brushes: #2,4,6 filbert round or flat. I use filberts
-odorless mineral spirits in a JAR or turp can
-paper towels
-a hat or cap and jacket. Watch for Texas weather craziness!
-4-6 medium Binder clips and 5-10 rubber bands. I’ll show you an efficient way to transport wet panels!