Oil Painting Materials List for Plein Air Workshop
- Lightweight portable easel & tripod
- Palette
- Centurion OP DLX oil-primed linen panels (4×6, 6×8, 8×10, 9×12 & 11×14) – plan for 2 per day. Jerry’s Artarama or your preferred panel. I use Raymar panels, but they are pricier. I would choose either the linen panels in single or double primed.
- Gamsol
- Gamsol container
- Brushes: flats, brights & filberts (sizes 2–12)
- Sketchbook & pencil
- Paper towels and a small trash bag
- Painting Panel Carriers -Panelpak or Ramar Wet Paint Carriers
Oil Colors
I use Gamblin Oil Paints and some Rembrandt
- Lemon Yellow
- Cad Medium Yellow
- Yellow Ochre
- Cad Orange
- Transparent Red Oxide
- Cad Red
- Alizarin Crimson
- Quinacridone Rose (optional)
- Sap Green
- Cad Green (optional)
- Viridian
- Ultramarine Blue
- Cobalt Blue
- Cerulean Blue
- Burnt Umber
- Titanium White (large tube)
Other essentials
- Water
- Sun hat
- Sunscreen
- Camera/phone
- Portable chair (optional)
- Umbrella (optional)
I’m happy to answer any questions about supplies — ellenhowardart@gmail.com
