Welcome to our art materials page! We are here to help you find the best high-quality materials for your art journey. With so many options available, we want to guide you towards the materials that will save you time and money while still allowing you to create beautiful artwork
Whether you are an experienced artist or just starting out, we want to provide you with the basic information and materials you need to begin creating beautiful artwork.
Our informative selection of information to help you choose art materials includes paints, canvases, brushes, and other essential tools, all carefully chosen to provide the best possible performance and value. We are committed to our students to provide you with the more modern quality products you can find at competitive prices to ensure that you have everything you need to succeed.
For workshops with Catherine, you will need oil paints, acrylics. Every students will be informed of necessary materials upon sign up.
We recommend the Winsor & Newton Student range for oil paints, which is perfect for beginners. For details on specific materials and colors to purchase, check the workshop page under the materials section.
Make sure to check the materials section before purchasing to ensure you have everything you need for the workshop.
Sketchbook | Range of Graphite Pencils | Putty Eraser | Watercolor paints ( Limited Palette ) | Watercolor brush | Water container | Palette | Easel (optional) | Canvas | Towel | Sunscreen | Hat | Water bottle | Insect repellent | Umbrella (if necessary)
It is also advised to bring a camera to take reference images for later use.
Drawing classes: All you need is A3 Sketchbook | Range of Graphite Pencils – Type B pencils ranging from 2B-6B | Putty rubber / Hard Eraser | Compressed charcoal
Painting classes: See the section on ‘Painting Essentials’ below.
A Limited Palette
A limited palette is a selection of a small number of colors that an artist uses in their artwork. By limiting the number of colors used, an artist can focus on the relationships between the colors and create harmonious compositions. A limited palette can also help an artist to understand how different colors mix and interact, as well as encourage creative problem-solving.
In this case, the suggested limited palette includes Cadmium Red Deep Hue, Cadmium Red, Aliziran Crimson, French Ultramarine Blue, Cerulean Blue, Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue, Lemon Yellow, White, Burnt Umbre, and Yellow Ochre.
These student-quality colors are recommended and are from the Winsor & Newton brand for Oil Painting, Acrylic and Watercolours.
Having a range of brush sizes can be important for artists because different brush sizes can be used for different techniques and effects in a painting.
For example, a larger brush might be used to apply broad strokes of color, while a smaller brush might be used for more detailed work or for applying thin, precise lines.
Having a selection of brush sizes can allow an artist to choose the most appropriate brush for the task at hand, which can lead to more control and better results in their artwork.
Additionally, having a range of brush sizes can allow an artist to work more efficiently and save time by having the right tool for the job.
