The Division of Continuing Education at Paradise Valley Community College
Welcomes you to
Introduction to Oil Painting

This is an optional list. Additional supplies may be discussed in class. If you have any questions you can email the instructor, Aleksandra Buha, at a_buha@yahoo.com)
Palette: wooden or acrylic
Brushes
no. 8 flat bristle
no. 4 flat bristle
no. 2 flat bristle
no. 8 bright sable brush
no. 1 round sable brush
no. 5 long filbert brush
a standard palette knife for mixing colors and cleaning the palette

Paints:
Titanium white (get the big tube)
Thalo Blue
Cadmium Red Light
Yellow Ochre
Burnt Sienna
Burnt Umber
Ivory Black

NOTE: Paint quality will reflect the price! There are student grade, medium grade, and studio (professional) grade paints.

Painting Surfaces
Primed, Pre-stretched Canvas or
Canvas Board ( do not go smaller than 11x14. 16x20 is a good size to start with)

Mediums and Solvents:
Turpentine/ paint thinner or Turpenoid (for cleaning brushes)
Linseed Oil/stand oil ( to speed up the drying of paints)
Mineral Spirits: paint thinner (no odor).

Accessories:
plenty of paper towels/rags for cleaning your brushes and palette.

SUPPLIERS
Aaron Brothers Art: Desert Ridge (Tatum & Loop 101) or 10633 N Tatum Blvd #102 (Tatum & Shea)
Arizona Art Supply: 118 W. Indian School Rd. or 10869 N. Scottsdale Rd., Suite #105
Michael’s: 4725 E. Cactus, 1925 E. Camelback or 16239 N. Scottsdale Rd.
JoAnn’s: Desert Ridge (Tatum & Loop 101)
Utrecht Art Supply: 930 E. University, Tempe, (480) 446-0800
Cheap Joes: (800) 227-2788 www.cheapjoes.com
Daniel Smith Catalog Sales: (800) 426-6740 www.danielsmith.com
Nasco: (800) 558-9595
United Art and Education Supply Catalog: (800) 322-3247
Ott’s Catalog Sales: (800) 356-3289
On occasion classes are canceled for low enrollment. Prior to investing in new materials, call Continuing Education at (602) 787-6800 one week prior to the class start to verify the class status.