Acrylics - Imprimatura, Underpainting & Grissaille

This fee will cover the following items:

• All acrylic paints and mediums you will use 
• Charcoal, graphite, and other drawing materials relative to the grisaille technique
• The instructor will share the use of her water containers, rags, palettes, and (older) paint brushes, but it is suggested you build your own arsenal of art supplies, including your own new paint brushes, suggested sizes below. It's just nicer to work with your own equipment, especially brushes.

• 5 Stretched gessoed canvases and/or gessoed wood artist panels. I suggest these sizes, but choose what you feel comfortable working on: 12" x 16", 16" x 20", 18" x 24", 16" x 16", 18" x 18", 20" x 20" or larger, if you work fast. Also, more than 5 if you work fast.
  
• Acrylic paper - Canson is a good brand, which comes in 9" x 12" and 12" x 16" sizes or larger if you wish (I prefer the larger size).
• A range of round and flat acrylic brushes in a variety of sizes (approx. 3-4 of each type). Round from #1 - #10, Flat from 1/2" - 1 1/2" in either synthetic sable or hog/bristle (your choice, but the instructor prefers synthetic sable).
• Blow Dryer
• Photos of what you'd like to paint in this course. Suggestions: landscapes, portraits, figures, flora and fauna, buildings/cityscapes, still lifes, etc.
• An apron to protect your clothing, rags, your favourite paintbrushes, a container for water, and a palette
• Pen/pencil, eraser, iPad, laptop, etc., for taking notes

The quantity of canvas, wood panels, and acrylic paper depends on the size and subject matter you choose to paint, but I'd suggest aiming to complete a painting a day (thus my suggestion of above 5) and having an acrylic paper pad for backup in case you end up working faster or wanting another surface to try techniques on. 

Mandatory Studio Safety Practices

Your health and safety is our priority. Our studio environments can have a number of objects, tools and chemicals that require personal protective equipment (PPE) or other consideration for your well-being. All persons (including faculty, staff and students) are asked to observe the following while in the shops and studios:

• Wear sturdy and appropriate shoes such as sneakers, closed leather shoes or work boots open-toed shoes, flip-flops or high heels are not allowed
• No long, dangling clothing or accessories (scarves, flowing sleeves, chains, long necklaces, etc.)
• Long hair must be tied back
• No bare skin if exposure to chemicals or tools/machinery is likely
• Appropriate PPE is mandatory when operating tools and equipment within the studios.
• Please consult with the faculty or studio technician to determine the appropriate PPE required for specific machines and studio processes.
  

Fit tests are required for courses requiring a respirator as noted on your material list. Arrangements will be made on-site. As these are mandatory safety practices, we will follow up directly with students who may have oversighted the above. Individuals may be asked to address any concerns before continuing to work in the studio. Be sure to buy appropriate, good-quality safety articles and equipment, i.e. safety boots, protective eyewear, hearing protection, work gloves, x-acto knives, etc. - ask your supplier for advice.