Julie Miller's Oil Painting Supplies

 


1. Pre-stretched gessoed canvas, 11 x 14" or smaller (one or two)

2. Good quality oiul paints, tube, best you can afford:

White

Cadmium Yellow Light

Cadmium Orange

Cadmium Red Light

Alizarin Crimson

Yellow Ochre

Burnt Umber

Ultramarine Blue

Sap Green

Purchasing a set is fine and might save you money. Avoid those with "hue" in the name, as they are made with less pigment and don't perform as well.

3. One or two wide mouth jars with lids

4. Oder free turpentine or mineral spirits.

5. Three or more paint brushes: small, medium, large in filber or flat shape, natural bristles

6. Paper towels or rags (plenty!)

7. Disposable paper palette pad--bigger the better

8. One or two arrow rounded tip metal palette knives--small and medium

9. Photos and reference materials