SUGGESTED SUPPLY LIST:

Paint Panels

Bring about 6 canvas panels, gesso primed surfaces, or whatever you prefer to use.
Any sizes in the 8x10 to 12x16 range will work.

Oil Paint
Gail suggests M. Graham and Gamblin brands without solvents or turps. Oils, water-based oils, or acrylics are welcome. Please bring the colors you are comfortable using. Suggested colors are as follows:

Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow & Cadmium Yellow Light
Yellow Ochre
Indian Yellow
Hansa Yellow
Cadmium Orange
Quinacridone Magenta
Cadmium Red & Cadmium Red Light
Alizarin Crimson
Ultramarine Blue
Cobalt Blue
Transparent Red Oxide
Raw Umber

Solvent
Gail uses Gamsol sparingly.

Medium
Gail prefers walnut oil and Gamblin Solvent-Free Gel.

Brushes
Bring brush sizes between 4 and 16. Gail suggests Rosemary and Princeton Aspen for plein air painting.

Palette Knife
Bring one if you have one, as they are helpful for mixing colors, applying paint, and scraping off paint.

Wipeout Tool
Gail suggests using this rubber-tipped pottery tool, which is great for removing paint globs and insects trapped in your painting, as well as for signing your work.

Portable Easel
Gail uses Soltek but bring whatever you prefer. We will use it all three days.

Items to Make Your Outdoor Experience Comfortable:

Wet panel carrier
Dark or neutral shirt or apron to limit reflected light
Insect repellant
Sunscreen
Hat
Layers of clothing, in case weather conditions shift
Shade umbrella
Trash bag
Absorbent paper towels (Gail suggests blue shop towels.)
Nitrile gloves (personal choice)
Camera/phone
Collapsible seat/folding chair
Sketchbook and pen

Note: Gail will provide a composition tool set to make scene selection easier.

Plein Air Bootcamp with Gail Denton

Take Your Painting Outside