Plein Air Workshop Materials
Materials List

Following is a suggested list of materials and supplies for the Plein Air Workshop:

  • Four primed & stretched canvases or canvas boards (size 10"x12" or smaller)
  • Oil paints: Ultra Marine Blue, Permanent Green Deep, Cadmium Yellow Medium or Pale, Cadmium Red Medium, Alizarium Crimson, Titanium White
  • Brushes: Bring a selection of sizes & styles including a large 1-1/2"x2" brush, filberts and flats
  • Paint mediums (retarders, oils)
  • Drawing supplies: Charcoal or pencil, sketch pad and kneaded eraser
  • Painting Gear:
    • Sturdy, lightweight easel or pochade box
    • Wheeled cart w/bungie cords or rolling carry-on
    • Palette or disposable paper palette
    • Waste bags (grocery bags are great)
    • Portable chair
    • Easel umbrella
    • Paper towels
    • Containers for cleaning brushes & containers for water or mediums
    • Solvents
    • Fixative
    • Tape
    • Palette knife
  • Personal Gear:
    • Sunscreen
    • Drinking water
    • Cap or hat
    • Sunglasses
    • Warm jacket for cool mornings & evenings
    • Hand wipes or hand cleaner
    • Snacks
    • Raincoat/umbrella
    • Good walking shoes
  • Other supplies:
    • Digital Camera