Chastain Arts Center & Gallery
135 Chastain Park Ave NW
Plein Air Easton Invitational – Accepted Artist
Top of Georgia Plein Air – Judge
Olmsted Invitational – Invited Artist
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
Cadmium Yellow Medium Cadmium Lemon
Cadmium Red Medium
Alizarin Crimson
Cobalt Blue
Transparent Red Oxide
Optional colors (not required)
Cerulean blue, Ocher
Viridian or Pthalo Green
Ivory Black
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