This class has an extensive materials list. It’s extreme, but it’s also highly adaptable. We’ll start with value studies and then move into color mixes, texture, edges, application tools, etc. Students can get a lot out of the class with basic drawing materials, so don’t break the bank, and don’t purchase supplies you’re not already comfortable using. Zoom sessions will not include materials lessons or studio time, so projects will be done outside of class. We will go over this on day 1.

For day one, basic drawing materials will be fine. If all you want to do is draw, you’ll still get most of the lessons. Below is a fancy suggestion appropriate for beginning and advanced students alike.

• White yupo paper – 10 or more sheets 5×7″ or larger. Great alternative to painting panels for this class!
• Graphite stick compatible with oils, or graphite stick compatible with water
• Odorless mineral spirits (if using oils)
• Paper towel
• Eraser
• Optional: variety of old brushes
• Ruler or square
• Value scale

• Vine charcoal
• Compressed charcoal sticks
• Drawing paper 5″ x 7″ (minimum size) 15” x 20” (maximum size)
• Watercolor or mixed media paper 5″ x 7″ (minimum size) 15” x 20” (maximum size)
• Painting panels 5″ x 7″ (minimum size) 15” x 20” (maximum size)
• Oil or acrylic paints are great options. Watercolor, gouache, and digital paints may also work for most exercises, but will require intermediate level skill
• Mix of brushes and palette knives (Carlos uses flexible putty knives of various sizes from the hardware store)

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Full CSM Supplies List:

This is an extensive list for people who want the full experience. It is not required for the class.

Supports:

• We will be doing at least one study per week, so prepare to work on many mini paintings. Primed panels are ideal but mixed media paper will work. Size range is artist’s choice: 5″ x 7″ (minimum size) 15” x 20” (maximum size). Traditional stretched canvas may not work with large palette-knives.

Brushes and Paint brushes:

• Assorted flat and round soft brushes (approx. no 3 to 12)
• Assorted flat natural hard bristle brushes (approx. no 6 to 24)
• Assorted flat natural bristle paint brushes (1” to 3” width)

Other Tools:

• Assorted flexible palette knives (2” to 8” width, hardware store type)
• Cotton rags or Viva paper towel roll
• Palette – A large sheet of tempered glass is preferred but not required

Medium:

• Odorless Mineral Spirits (for oil)
• Glazing liquid (liquin or any similar medium for oil, or glazing medium for acrylic)

Carlos San Millan’s Oil Colors:

This is an extensive palette. Note that this palette specifies multiple colors for each hue. This variety is vital to achieving Carlos’ full effects, but not necessary for student participation in this bonus workshop.

1. YELLOWS: Lemon Yellow, Light Ochre Yellow, Naples Yellow, Indian Yellow
2. REDS: Cadmium Red, Carmine Red, Violet
3. BLUES: Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue, Prussian Blue
4. GREENS: Sap Green, Chrome Green, Viridian Hue Green
5. EARTHS: Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Raw Umber,
6. WHITES: Titanium White, Flake or zinc white