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Chastain Arts Center & Gallery
135 Chastain Park Ave NW
Ed Cahill offers 3 hour Plein Air private sessions. Please contact to schedule.
All supplies are available at Blicks in Marietta or others in store or online.
Oil Paint Brands:
I recommend Utrecht, alternatives are Gamblin, Winsor Newton, Old Holland, Michael Harding. No studio brands—Example: Winton, Gamblin 1980, Blick Studio brand.
Colors:
Titanium White
Ultramarine Blue—no hues
Cadmium Yellow Light or Lemon—no hues
Cadmium Red no hues
Alizarin Crimson—no hues
Optional colors (not required)
Cerulean blue, Ocher
Viridian or Pthalo Green
Brushes: (Various, but these are essential)
Brands : Utrecht Tuscany, Grumbacher, Princeton, Gainesboro, etc
#14 (1 inch wide) Hogs Hair Flat or an Egbert
#12 ( half inch wide) Synthetic Flat
#6 Flat or Filbert
Liner or small brush
For initial drawing:
Vine Charcoal—Medium
Paper Towels —Complete roll or painters rags
View Finder—View Catcher or similar
2-4 Oil or Gesso Primed Canvas (or linen) Boards
either— 9 x 12”, 12 x 12, 12 x 16”, 8 x16″ or a mix
Jerry’s OP Deluxe Centurion is my recommendation
Thinners/Cleaners:
Odorless mineral spirits, Gamsol or other brand
Small cup for cleaning —No regular mineral spirits or turpentine.
French Easel or Half Easel or Pochade Box w/Tripod
Brands: Jullian French easel, Judsen’s boxes, Open Box M,
Many others online, (Check that the size will match your boards)
Below are links to the vendors I use:
jerrysartarama.com
dickblick.com