Have you started to think about packing your art supplies? You will certainly want to bring lots of beautiful colour in your kit. The larger tubes of paint are better value and there won't be a concern about running out of your favorites. My preference is Holbein Watercolour, but bring your choice of manufacturer - remember that Artist's Quality is generally more reliable for better results.
For your reference I am including a list of some of my standard colours, but please feel free to bring your favorites! I have included the pigment code for those of you who want this information.
Transparent Non-Staining Pigments: Cobalt Blue (PB14), Burnt Sienna (Pbr7), Raw Sienna (Pbr7 or may contain PY43)
Transparent Staining Pigments: Marine Blue (Phthalo Blue PB15), Bamboo Green (Phthalo Green PG36), Rose Violet (Quinacridone Violet PV19)
Opaque Sedimentary Pigments: Cobalt Turquoise (PB28) or Cerulean Blue (PB35), French Ultramarine Deep (PB29), Cadmium Yellow Orange (PR108), Vermillion (PR108) or Cadmium Red (PR108)
The following colours are used only occasionally. PLEASE don't purchase especially for this trip, just bring what you might have or add your "can't live without" favorites.
Holbein Leaf Green (PY 154, PG7), Cad Yellow (PY37), Cad Red (PR108), Cobalt Violet LT (PV14), Shadow Green (PBl31)
Specialty opaques: Holbein Jaune Brilliant 1&2, Holbein Blue-grey, American Journey Blue Stone, Sag Harbor, Costal Fog, Coffee w Cream, Olive Green, Sour Lemon, Holbein Acrylic Gouache Ivory and Peach.
Now is a great time to "top up" the wells of your travel palette with fresh paint and leave the lid open to allow them to solidify.
You will need to also pack fresh tubes to replenish the supply, so when you are at the art supply store or checking out on-line supplies be sure to peruse the palette department.
I reccomend the Heritage folding palette! You will find it at a number of sources such as: http://www.cheapjoes.com/art-supplies/5555_heritage-folding-palettes.asp
The smallest one has been my favorite travel partner, but I have just picked up one of the larger models. I am working to modify it - I will let you know how that goes and post a picture.
You will find information about brushes and paper on an earlier post.
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Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the paint list. Yes I'm really looking forward to our trip. One question. I have a very light weight travel easel that i could bring or not. I'm not used to painting outdoors. If you think I would use it I'll bring it. Otherwise, I won't. Any suggestions about this?
Barb
Hi Barb - you won't need to bring an easel - if you wish to use one there are some available at Le Monastere.
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