Welcome new Dabbler! I'm so excited for you to start painting! I've put together a list of supplies you'll need to create the
Let's Dabble First 5
Order your set of Let's Dabble Palette Knives and Brushes! These are my "tried and true" tools perfect for this impasto style of painting. Click on the green button below to get yours today!
What matters more than the paint is the way you apply it to the canvas with palette knives. For convenience, I’ve included an online link where you can add all the paint you'll need for all "Fall Wishes" into your cart at once. Just click on the green button below:
My favorite Acrylic Paint is DabblePaints™! I created my own line of acrylic paints specifically for my Dabblers. Here is why they are the best:
1. Lightfastness Ratings: DabblePaints™ boast top lightfastness ratings, ensuring your creations stay as radiant as the day they were born. Your masterpieces will remain true to their colors, standing the test of time for generations to come.
2. ACMI Tested: Safety first, always! Our paints have the seal from the Art & Creative Materials Institute for non-toxicity. So, you can delve into your artistic adventures with complete peace of mind.
3. Professional Quality = Less Fillers: DabblePaints™ are bursting with pure, high-quality pigments, which means less fillers and more intensity in every stroke. Embrace smooth consistency, richer colors, and superior coverage, allowing you to create your visions with easier artistic finesse.
For convenience, I’ve included an online link where you can add all the paint you'll need for all 5 paintings into your cart at once.
Click on the Green Button below to add ALL the paints colors to your shopping cart at once.
or....
If you already have acrylic paint and want to order some of the 16 oz. paint colors separately, click on the individual links below...
Other Acrylic Paint Options...
Utrecht paint will always be my first choice--it's just the most economical for the quality of paint you get, but if you're in a hurry you can always go to Hobby Lobby or Michaels and get either Master’s Touch Thick Body Acrylic, Liquitex Heavy Body Acrylic or Golden Artist's Acrylic. All 3 brands are reputable and will work well with our impasto, palette knife style.
**Additional Paint Colors for Club Paintings...
Orange
Burnt Umber
Neutral Gray (optional)
Master’s Touch paint colors vs Utrecht’s paint colors:
Master's Touch Unbleached Titanium....similar to Utrecht's Buff White
Master's Touch Yellow Oxide….similar to Utrecht's Yellow Ochre
Master's Touch Brilliant blue….similar to Utrecht's Light Blue
Master's Touch Ultramarine Blue (red shade)....similar to Utrecht's Ultramarine Blue
Master's Touch Alizarin Crimson Hue….similar to Utrecht's Crimson
Option #1: Blick Studio Canvas
You can choose whichever size canvas you want, but below are some of our more popular sizes...
Option #2: Premier Heavyweight Canvas
Blick Premier Heavyweight Cotton Canvas is the canvas I use if I'm doing a commission or creating art for Galleries. It never warps and everything about it is heavy duty. It's my very favorite canvas! It is more expensive than the Blick Studio Series...but worth the extra expense if you're selling your art professionally. I especially like to use Premier when going large--36x48, 48x48 or 48x60, for example.
Click on the button below and choose the size you want!
**Note**
Getting Canvas From Michaels or Hobby Lobby
My favorite canvases are the Blick ones listed above...but if you get in a bind and need something quick, go to Michaels or Hobby Lobby and get their "Level 3" Canvas. I recommend getting "Artist's Loft" from Michaels, or "Master's Touch from Hobby Lobby."
Need A Palette?
If you don't have a glass table top for a palette yet, and you want a non-disposable palette, I recommend this glass palette. It's made with 1/8" tempered glass for maximum strength and safety. A set of four corner guards (included) adds protection and surface traction. When it's time to clean up, dried acrylic paints easily peel away so you can use the "skins" for our "Post-Palette Art" series. The goal is to be to save all of those cool leftover paint scrapings...and this will help!
Here’s a link to order Glass Palette
If you are looking for palette paper or disposable palettes, this is what I recommend. This paper is great for easy clean-up and making paint skins!
If you are in my Club, then you need to invest in a real easel! Being able to raise and lower your painting will save your back! Here is an easel I recommend.
Other Supplies I recommend
Click HERE for other supplies I recommend to have in your studio.
Step 5
We use baby wipes for everything from cleaning off our palette knives, wiping paint off our hands to mapping in clouds! They are so versatile! We love the Kirkland brand the best. You can either get a case on your next trip to Costco, or get one on Amazon Prime by clicking on the link below.
Using a sponge is my secret trick for painting in the backgrounds FAST and easily! We also use a sponge to map in clouds and mountains quickly. Who knew??!
Any cellulose sponge will work. You can find them at any Grocery store or Dollar store. We’ll be using a simple sponge to do all of our backgrounds super fast and easy!
You can also order them in bulk from Amazon.com. Here's the best price I've found for a case of 24:
This Palette Cart is completely optional...but if you are looking for the perfect "studio" set up, this palette cart provides a convenient table where you can mix your paint and store all your paint containers. The tempered glass top is ideal for scraping your palette "skins" after the paint dries and the shelving is perfect for storage.
Here’s the Amazon link if you'd like to order this Palette Cart:
This Palette Cart is also not mandatory...but the tempered glass top will provide you with a perfect mixing table for your home studio. The tempered glass allows you to scrape the dried palette "skins" and use it in what I call "Post-Palette" Art series. Plus, this Palette Card will provide lots of good storage for all of your paint tubs.
Here’s the Amazon link if you'd like to order this:
Metallic Paint Options...
Metallic Accents by Rust-oleum is a great backup if the Blick Artists' Acrylic Iridescent Silver is unavailable, or if you're just looking to change things up and do something new! These metallic shades are gorgeous. The White Pearl I use if I want to add a little sunshine to the Aspen or Birch trunks. Just apply it over the top of the white paint for an added "pop!"
***After you order your supplies, I recommend logging into the membership site and reviewing the First 5 videos. That way you'll be all ready to start painting as soon as the supplies arrive.
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