Small Paintings are Fun

Tutor : Mignon Parker

Suggested materials for students to supply

PAINTS
Colours given in Structure Matisse Derivan brand
White
Black
Burnt Sienna
Phthalo Blue
Yellow Oxide
Yellow Light Hansa or similar
Cadmium Yellow medium or similar
Brilliant Alizarin Crimson
Vermillion
Cobalt Blue
Venitian Red

PAPER
A4 size pad hot pressed (smooth) water colour paper
A4 size pad oil sketch paper (Canson brand or similar )
A4 size canvas pad (or similar size )
visual diary
Sketch pad approx A2 size (craft paper or similar)
Japanese printed papers ( these come in A4size from art shops)
OR a pkt of Washi Origami papers ( small prints are best )
1 sheet tracing paper

FAUX GOLD LEAF
This comes in many types, have fun experimenting with gold, silver, variegated
Look around some times this can be purchased in small quantities .
1 pkt gold leaf (many names German, Faux, Imitation)
I will bring a selection @ $5 per sheet (not silver or copper)

PAINTS & RELATED MEDIUMS
Bring what paints you have (include good quality white & black)
Water soluble pencils (optional)
water soluble crayons (optional)
Matisse Off White background paint
Pencils B, 2B,
Charcoal
Artline 200 fine 0.4 black
Black ink (any brand)
Modelling compounds or paste
Matisse sandwich crackle
charcoal or pastel pencils Black & White

ADHESIVES
Matisse Polymer Gloss Varnish Medium 7
Acrylic gold size small bottle (x-press-it brand)
1 Tin satin spray adhesive (this can be purchased from Mignon as only a little will be used)

BRUSHES (recommended) Remember good brushes -good work
Bring a selection synthetic will work best
Size 1, 8 Point (talon)
Size 4, 6, 9 Flat (Golden Nylon) Art Basics brand or similar
1 old brush for gluing
I stippling or stencil brush (medium)
1 post office pen and nib

MISCELLANEOUS
A4 Clip board & bulldog clips
disposable palette
2 small dishes or pill containers
water spray bottle
blue low tack masking tape (hardware store)
Scissors
scalpel sharp blade (not surgical)
ruler
old credit card
rubbers----white & kneadable
plastic fork
pop or craft sticks
palette knife small
old tooth brush
chux kitchen cloth / clean cotton rags
water jar
blu-tac

BRING YOUR OWN COFFEE MUG – tea, coffee, milk and sugar are not supplied by the School. Classes can 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.

REFERENCE ( Images )
Nude figurative (sitting or kneeling is best)
Exotic places e.g. Morocco, Italy, India, Sydney Harbour Bridge etc
Portraits these can be graphic, characteristic, stylised and fun
Teapots and cups - contemporary, funky, traditional
Vases of flowers
Fruits/bowls
Simple scenes landscape/ seascape/ sailing boats
Tree trunks (plenty round campus to sketch)



APPROXIMATE COST TO STUDENT: $100 for gold leaf and up to $150 for other items – experienced artists should have most materials.

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.