Neuse, Jon – Abstract Painting (all) - Minnetonka Center for the Arts

MCA WEBSITE MATERIALS LIST FOR COLOR WORKSHOP

IN THIS WORKSHOP YOU MAY WORK WITH ACRYLICS, OILS OR WATERCOLORS

Paints: 2 or 4 ounce tubes of any paint.

Different brands of paint have different names for their colors. Choose colors that are neither too dark nor too light.

Acrylic, Watercolor, or Oil Paints

Any Red
Any Yellow
Any Blue
Any Orange
Any Green
Any Purple or Violet
Titanium White

**IF WORKING WITH OIL PAINT YOU MUST BRING AND USE ONLY ODORLESS MINERAL SPIRITS FOR YOUR CLEANING SOLVENT.

Any store or website will have a variety of brands, colors and qualities. Buy what your budget allows but know that cheaper paints contain less color pigment per volume. A starter set containing primary and secondary colors in any of the mediums should be adequate for this workshop. If a set does not include Titanium White, add a separate tube of Titanium White to your purchase. Any hardware store will have odorless mineral spirits.

Papers: If working in watercolor several single sheets or a pad of 140# (300 gsm) or heavier watercolor papers. Acrylic or Oil users bring single sheets or a pad of 100# (270gsm) Bristol Vellum • Smooth • 9”x12” or 14”x17” • Any brand

Brushes And Palette Knife: Bring a variety of inexpensive brushes. Paper towels for drying brushes and a palette knife. Water can for cleaning brushes.