This page details the suggested list of materials which you will need to bring if attending a demonstration, course
or painting holiday.
Most materials are available through the SAA Home Shopping Catalogue
PAINTS
- Oils
(Roy recommends DALER ROWNEY)
Be aware
that same named colours may vary between manufacturers.
Titanium White
French Ultramarine
Cobalt Blue (Hue)
Cerulean Blue (Hue)
Burnt Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Yellow Pale (Hue)
Scarlet Lake Sap Green
BRUSHES
D.R Bristlewhite Hog. Filbert Size 6
D.R Bristlewhite Hog. Filbert Size 4
D.R AF85 Round or similar.
eg 10 Royal soft grip
SG 250 SAA Script Liner/Rigger
SAA Silver Large Mop brush, or
Windsor & Newton Cotman
999 19mm/¾” (essential)
Cheap 1” decorating paint brush -preferably old.
OTHER MATERIALS
Canvas board
-510mm x 406mm (20” x 16”)
Note: 80x30x4cm box canvas required for courses marked
with an *
Easel (floor or table)
Palette knife (Winsor & Newton No 21)
Palette (good sized)
White spirit, turps or low-odour thinners
Container for above
Rags & kitchen roll
Masking tape, pencil, rubber, ruler, & ballpoint pen
It’s a good idea to check that all paint tops are removable
and
that you have all the listed materials and equipment with you for
workshops or paint holidays. (Please note
acrylics paints are NOT suitable.)
Looking forward to meeting you!
