CANVAS METHOD CARA BAIN Mastering Facial Features Portrait Painting Instructions

CANVAS METHOD CARA BAIN Mastering Facial Features Portrait Painting Instructions

PORTRAIT PAINTING: MASTERING FACIAL FEATURES

INSTRUCTOR: CARA BAIN

While all materials can be found at Opus Art Supplies, similar products and brands from other stores are welcome. Suggested brand names are ‘italicised’. Additional materials are also welcome.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• Easels, side tables, chairs and stools, containers for liquids, masking tape, and saran wrap

SURFACE

• 4 Surfaces: any size between 5” x 7” to 8” x 10” (bring one surface to 1st class) or one larger surface to divide up with painters tape 11” x 14” or 12” x 16”
• Stretched canvas or gessoed hardboard panel (aka ‘Artboard’ or ‘Ampersand’) are preferred. Canvas board is also welcome.
• This surface require a total of 3 layers of ‘acrylic white gesso’. With pre-gestated surfaces, please add 2 more layers, allowing to dry between layers.

PAINT

Oils are recommended, but acrylics are welcome. It is recommended to use ‘artist grade’ vs. ‘student grade’ paint.

• Titanium White / Yellow Ochre / Cadmium Red Light / Alizarin Crimson (or Permanent Alizarin) / Burnt Umber / Burnt Sienna / Ultramarine Blue

MEDIUM

For Oil Painters: Linseed Oil + OMS (Odourless Mineral Spirits)

• Use Gambling’s ‘Gamsol’ only! Please do not bring other brands or turpentine
• Bring an extra glass jar + lid to store excess dirty OMS after class

MEDIUM (Continued)

For Acrylic Painters:

• Bring a small spray water bottle to keep your paint wet
• Acrylic ‘Retarder’ to extend drying time

BRUSHES

Please bring whatever brushes you enjoy working with in a range of shapes and sizes.

We recommend the following long-handled brushes:

• Synthetic Flat or Angled: sizes 4, 6, and 8 (1 of each)
• 1 Bristle Filbert: any size between 10 and 12
• 1 or more Synthetic Round: between size 0 and 4

PALETTES

For Oil Painters:
A glass palette is provided, although you are welcome to bring your own

For Acrylic Painters:

• It is recommended to use a ‘Master son Sta-Wet’ palette (16″ x 12”): Click HERE
• Optional : ‘Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palettes’ (16″ x 12″): Click HERE
• Optional : ‘Canson Disposable Palette Paper’ (16” x 12”): Click HERE

ADDITIONAL ITEMS

• Graphite pencil (2B or HB is fine)
• One kneadable eraser
• Palette Knife : ‘Liquitex’ Small Painting Knife #5
• Paper Towel: ‘Scott’s Shop Towels’ (blue): Click HERE
• Painting can be messy, please bring suitable clothing.

OPTIONAL

• Gloves While Painting: Latex or ‘Gorilla Grip’ gloves (breathable + waterproof)
• Gloves for Brush Cleaning: Waterproof rubber gloves are recommended.
• Sketchbook 8.5” x 11” or smaller for taking notes
• Mahl stick

References

• Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palettes – Opus Art Supplies
• Canson Disposable Palette Papers – Opus Art Supplies
• Masterson Sta-Wet Premiere Palette – Opus Art Supplies

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