Painting Acrylics Still Life
SUZY KITMAN, instructor
suzy.kitman15@pcc.edu
www.suzykitman.com
Acrylic Painting Supply List
Acrylic Paint *- Bright Red, Chrome Yellow, Phthalo Blue, Mars Black ,Blockout White, Alizarin Crimson, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna, Raw Ombre, Burnt Ombre, Cobalt Blue, UltraMarine, Viridian (optional colors: cerulean, orange, yellow ochre)
Mediums– PLEASE WAIT TO BUY-Retardant (to slow drying time) gel or liquid AND a liquid gloss, semi gloss or matte medium (for glazing,FYI gel mediums for painting thick & other effects).
Spray Bottle & Water- for misting palette and painting (fine spray! )& to fill cups.
Brushes– Choose from round, bright and filbert styes, size range (biggest should be 1/2”-1”), or buy a student set ALL With Long Handles.
Canvas– Canvas boards, canvas sheets(bring clips or tape for edges) or pre-stretched canvas. 16” x 20” is a good size
Palette – 11” x 14” is a good size for masonite boards, glass or plexi , reg. or soakable palette paper, plastic palette boxes (like tupperware container, you still need palette paper or board for inside.) are excellent. Stay away from small watercolor palettes.
Palette Knives- Metal ones are best, small and medium size
Rags- Skip paper towels-these work better!
Cups- Brush cleaning cups/jars
Brush carriers or roll ups that fold into stands (my preference.) or a can.
Art box- For all above, traditional with space for palette or utility box style with palette in palette container/box thing
Smocks or Apron, brush cleaning soap (Masterson’s is great for brushes)
Sketch pad (11 x 14”), pencil & eraser for sketching, underdrawing on canvas
* There are many brands of paint to choose from- work with your budget, but I recommend BLICKAcrylic paint, which is a terrific student grade paint. Golden & Liquitex are professional grade and excellent.