Cabrillo Extension: Narrative Painting – The Art of Story
Instructor: Claire Thorson
clthorso@cabrillo.edu
Thorson. C
Materials List
Please bring the following materials for acrylic painting:
Paint
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Titanium White, large tube
Mars, Lamp, or Carbon Black
Ultramarine Blue
Yellow Ochre
Cadmium Yellow Medium or Cadmium Yellow Hue or Hansa Yellow Medium
Cadmium Red Light or Cadmium Yellow Hue or Napthol Red Light
Alizarin Crimson Hue or Permanent Rose
Other colors that may be useful: Phthalo Green, Prussian Blue, Sap Green
Brushes
A variety of brushes, at least three, synthetic or bristle, not too small---at least one round, one
flat, one filbert,
Painting knives- metal knives work best
Palette
A flat surface for mixing paint
Disposable palette paper works well
Canvases, Panels, or Paper
4-6 supports of similar size, good sizes are 11” x 14” and 16” x 20”
Heavy Paper such as Bristol, vellum surface, may be used instead of canvas or panel
Other Items
• Rags
• Spray bottle for wetting your palette
• Acrylic medium
• Quart-size or larger container for rinsing brushes
• Apron or smock to protect clothing
• Latex or nitrile gloves
• Painter’s or artist’s tape if you are using paper
References
You will need your own references to work from. Bring 5-10 images-- printed from your
computer or photocopies, approximately 8-1/2” x 11”. Images from magazines, books,
newspapers, or the Internet work well. You may also work from your personal sketches or
personal photos. Images must be printed. PLEASE DO NOT PLAN TO WORK FROM IMAGES IN
YOUR PHONE.