Modern Impressionism in Oils

Students' Materials List

Tutor: Colley Whisson

Materials to be supplied by the student

Paints:  Oils – Archival

Colours -
Titanium White 
French Ultramarine Blue
Pthalo Green 
Yellow Ochre
Light Red Ochre 
Cadmium Yellow
Cadmium Orange 
Cadmium Red Light (Scarlet)
Permanent Alizarine

Archival Odourless Lean Medium
Odourless solvent (for cleaning purposes eg. Brushes)

Brushes-

Art Spectrum 1000F, size 12 (approx 25 mm wide) and
Art Spectrum size 6 flat (approx 10mm wide)
Art Basics Liner size 2 long bristle

Boards - 

Approximate size and quantity 16" x 12" x 4 and  10" x 12" x 1

Miscellaneous -
Palette
Metal palette knife
Cotton rags
Mineral turpentine

Easel - the School provides timber A frame easels in the studio but if you wish to bring your own you may do so
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 safety rules. Eg: extension cords and hair dryers etc.

Estimated material cost: $0 to $100.00 – experienced students should have most materials

WORKPLACE HEALTH AND SAFETY – IMPORTANT!!
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.