Shadows
Supply List
We’ll work from life and from photos for this workshop.
Please bring reference photos with shadows. I’ll bring some photos, as well.
You are welcome to also bring an object that intrigues (or scares) you with its shadow shape(s).
Please bring
--Soft pastels--as many colors as you have
—Nupastels or other hard pastels—also as many colors as you have
--Sanded paper —I’ll have Art Spectrum ColourFix (in Aubergine and Burnt Umber colors) available for purchase, at my cost (about $10 each). Or you can bring your own ColourFix or other sanded paper, medium to dark colors
Cut this to 9x12, 8x10, 11x14" sizes (you can do this at the workshop)
--Hard backing to put behind sanded paper on the easel (I use a 14x16” piece of gator board or foam core)
--Easel (Prairie Arts has a few standing and table easels; or you can bring your own)
--Masking tape (please, not blue)
--Aluminum foil
A piece 18-24" long, to put on easel tray to catch pastel dust
--Viva paper towels
Viva brand is the best, for its softness
--Sketchbook
For notes and any thumbnail sketches
--Drawing pencil (2B would be good)
--Brushes
An old filbert or flat brush, 1/2" or so, for softening edges or removing pastel
An old 1" or 2" household (or flat) paint brush, for underpainting
--Cell phone, tablet, or camera
Optionals
A portable light for your easel. Can be a clip-on or floor light. Preferably with daylight/color-correct bulb
Sources
Pastels and sanded papers
Soft pastels, Nupastels, and sanded papers are not available in Stillwater.
In OKC, Jerry’s Artarama carries some hard and soft pastels and sanded papers.
In Tulsa, Ziegler’s carries some hard and soft pastels and sanded papers.
Or you can order pastels and sanded papers online: Terry Ludwig (www.terryludwig.com), Dakota Pastels, Dick Blick, Jerry’s Artarama, Cheap Joe’s.
Yes, soft pastels are expensive, but they last a very long time. And they're wonderful!
If you can, get at least a few colors to try.
1. Soft pastel brands:
Terry Ludwig Sennelier
Unison Great American
Schmincke Diane Townsend
Mount Vision Girault
Henri Roche Holbein
Diane Townsend Richeson hand-rolled
Rembrandts are harder than most soft pastel brands, but will work.
I use mainly Terry Ludwigs and a smattering of the other brands.
2. Hard pastel brands:
Nupastels
Gallery (not preferred but will do)
3. Sanded papers:
I use mainly Art Spectrum's ColourFix paper, dark colors. I buy the large 19x27" sheets and cut them into smaller sizes.
I'll have ColourFix large sheets on hand for the workshop, in Aubergine (cool violet gray) and Burnt Umber (warm dark brown). You can buy these at my cost (about $10 each.) You’ll need 1-2 large sheets. We’ll cut them to 9/12”, 8x10” 11x14” sizes at the workshop
You are welcome to bring your own paper, if you prefer; just please be sure it is sanded paper.
Other brands of sanded paper:
Some of these are light in color. Light-colored paper is not my preference, but you may like it. Or underpaint on it first, to tone it.
UArt (400 or 500 grit recommended)
Lux Archival
LaCarte
PastelMat
Pastel Premier
Richeson
Ampersand Pastelbord