Realistic Abstraction
Tutor : Lyn Butchart
Materials to be supplied by the student
PAPER
Fabrino ARTISTICO Hot Press Watercolour Paper, 300gsm x 2-4 sheets
Fabrino ARTISTICO Hot Press Watercolour Paper, 600gsm (1 – optional)
You need 2 stretched papers for the first day and 1 (1/2 or full sheet) second day
BOARDS
Gatorboard or marine plywood or five ply boards
Please have 2-4 boards available for use. The boards need to be 5cm larger in all directions than your intended paper size.
PAINTS
Maimeri Blu Brand (artist quality)
053 Avignon Orange Perm Red Deep
082 Cadmium Lemon Yellow Cupric Green Deep
128 Golden Lake 409 Green Blue
465 Perm Violet Reddish 402 Prussian Blue
263 Sandal Red
Venezia – Maimeri (student quality)
428 Sky Blue Ultramarine
Winsor & Newton
Raw Umber Paynes Grey
Art Spectrum
Aust Green Gold Aust Red Gold
Medium Liquitex
White opaque flakes Gesso, glass beads, stucco gel, black lava, coarse pumice (Maimeri Blu)
Dr Martin’s bleed proof white calligraphy ink
BRUSHES
S&S Copper Wash, Squirrel Mop Brushes sizes 0, 1 & 8 -12
1 Rigger brush and approximately 3 in varying sizes of round taklon brushes
1 colour shaper, taper point for utilizing masking fluid
(A Chinese mop will substitute for the mop brush if you prefer not to outlay too much money to start, but will prove necessary for the serious student to continue.
MISCELLANEOUS
palette knife Post Office pen and nib
roll of gladwrap White tissues
roll of waxed paper – lunchwrap Roll of white paper towel
cheap hard tooth brushes old x-rays or alternative (for stencilling)
Cutting mat hairdryer – must be tag-tested
Palette (disposable is ok) Stanley craft knife or similar
A1 tracing paper Pencils 2B or clutch pencil with HB soft leads
Small natural sponge Masking fluid
Rubber soft eraser Roll of gum tape (Loy brand)
Water containers (old ice cream or margarine containers)
Water spray bottle – Oil and vinegar type from Robin’s Kitchen if you can
Coffee mug (tea, coffee, milk, sugar etc. are not supplied by the School)
REFERENCES
Please bring your own reference material such as photocopies, photos etc for subject ideas to start your painting. Be aware of copyright issues. No reference material will be provided.
Approximate cost to the student: Depends on materials in current possession – up to $350. Please note that these costs are approximate, and depend on factors such as quantity, quality etc
Coffee mug – tea, coffee, milk and sugar are not supplied by the School. Classes pool funds to buy supplies for the week which can be stored in the Tea Room provided. Please note that students are responsible for keeping their allocated tea room clean and tidy.
IMPORTANT: All electrical equipment required for your class at USQ must be ‘tag-tested’ by a qualified electrician prior to arrival in order to comply with Queensland Workplace Health and Safety legislation. Items include: extension cord, radio/CD players etc.
HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEETS
If you bring any hazardous substance to the McGregor School, could you please ensure that you obtain a MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet) from the supplier or obtain one from the manufacturer of this substance.
To do this, either ask the supplier from whom you purchase the hazardous substance, or read the contact details on the hazardous substance and contact the manufacturer and ask for a MSDS). Once you have obtained the MSDS, bring it with you to the school, and hand in a copy to the McGregor School office and or the Tutor.
Hazardous substance can be: e.g. solvents, acids, some paint and glues, chemicals, fixatives, fluxes and solders.
If you are unsure, the Supplier and or manufacturer should be able to inform you if the substance is classed as hazardous.