Dennis Perrin Workshop Recommended materials: If you are already painting, and have amassed a collection of paints, brushes, palette, etc., then I suggest you use those materials throughout this course. But I will list below what I now use and you can select from that list those materials that you wish to use. There are many ways to accomplish a satisfying and successful painting. And the proper tools and materials are always crucial in the practice of a craft. But keep in mind the most important tool is how you think about and get inspired by the creative process. Everything else follows that. That said, here's my recommended list: Paints - I have, for over a decade, used Winsor Newton Water Soluble Artisan Paints. I went this route because of the health considerations of eliminating the need for solvents in my studio. But I have been exceedingly pleased with the feel, tinting strength, and archival quality of these paints. No one who sees my work has ever said anything about the paint other than ask what I use because they loved the rich quality and purity of color in my work. I have no hesitation in recommending these paints to anyone. We will have a segment on my palette and the paints I use in the module, but I've listed my colors below. I also prefer the large, 200ml tubes when possible. Titanium White • Cadmium Yellow • Cadmium Red Medium • Cadmium Red Dark • Alizarin Crimson • Cerulean Blue • Cobalt Blue • Ultramarine Blue • Viridian • Ivory Black • Brushes A good, responsive brush is an essential. And the brush should always the artist's intention. I like to use a combination of Brights and Filberts. I use the Filbert in the drawing phase, I switch to the Bright for the massing of the value shapes, then back to the for the stage. There will be much more about this during the other modules. But here's my list of recommended brushes. Choose liberally between Artisan, Silverwhite, or DaVinci Brands. Currently, I'm using the Rosemary Brush, Shiraz, Short Flats and Filberts. I love them and they hold up well. They're all equally good, though, and work extremely well with the Water Soluble Paints. Even before I began water soluble, I switched to the nylon bristle brush. I found I liked the feel and the"snap" of the nylon better than natural bristle. And the
Dennis Perrin Workshop Recommended materials: If you are already painting, and have amassed a collection of paints, brushes, palette, etc., then I suggest you use those materials throughout this course. But I will list below what I now use and you can select from that list those materials that you wish to use. There are many ways to accomplish a satisfying and successful painting. And the proper tools and materials are always crucial in the practice of a craft. But keep in mind the most important tool is how you think about and get inspired by the creative process. Everything else follows that. That said, here's my recommended list: Paints - I have, for over a decade, used Winsor Newton Water Soluble Artisan Paints. I went this route because of the health considerations of eliminating the need for solvents in my studio. But I have been exceedingly pleased with the feel, tinting strength, and archival quality of these paints. No one who sees my work has ever said anything about the paint other than ask what I use because they loved the rich quality and purity of color in my work. I have no hesitation in recommending these paints to anyone. We will have a segment on my palette and the paints I use in the module, but I've listed my colors below. I also prefer the large, 200ml tubes when possible. • Titanium White • Cadmium Yellow • Cadmium Red Medium • Cadmium Red Dark • Alizarin Crimson • Cerulean Blue • Cobalt Blue • Ultramarine Blue • Viridian • Ivory Black Brushes A good, responsive brush is an essential. And the brush should always the artist's intention. I like to use a combination of Brights and Filberts. I use the Filbert in the drawing phase, I switch to the Bright for the massing of the value shapes, then back to the for the stage. There will be much more about this during the other modules. But here's my list of recommended brushes. Choose liberally between Artisan, Silverwhite, or DaVinci Brands. Currently, I'm using the Rosemary Brush, Shiraz, Short Flats and Filberts. I love them and they hold up well. They're all equally good, though, and work extremely well with the Water Soluble Paints. Even before I began water soluble, I switched to the nylon bristle brush. I found I liked the feel and the"snap" of the nylon better than natural bristle. And the
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