Debora Stewart Supply List
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Debora L. Stewart
Abstraction in Pastels
Workshop materials
These are the basics. Please feel free to bring more.
25 sheets of large newsprint for warm ups and composition sketches
Four to six small pieces of sanded paper for color studies 4X6 or 6x6 or 6x8
Paper:
Day one and two we will work on a sanded surface so you can bring the paper of your preference. Bring small pieces for Day one and a couple of larger pieces for Day two. I like Pastel Premier and Uart. You can cut a large 18x24 inch sheet into smaller sizes. Bring extra if you think you would like to do more work on a sanded surface.
Rives BFK and pastel ground:
I also demonstrate and work on Rives BFK paper with pastel ground. If you want to learn this technique please bring the following:
Large sheets of Rives BFK 22x30 or 19x26 are typical sizes. I use 175 or 280 gsm in white. For a four or five day workshop bring 3 or 4 sheets.
Three or four small bottles of fluid acrylic for underpaintings. I use Golden fluid acrylics but you can also use inks if you have those on hand. I will bring a few bottles also and will share them.
Large flat brush and water container to apply fluid acrylics and clear gesso.
Liquitex Clear Gesso or Golden Ground for pastel. I actually prefer the clear gesso because it is easier to use. Bring enough for your personal use.
Compressed charcoal sticks (1 or 2) I use Generals Compressed Charcoal
A few basic colors of hard pastel like nu pastel.
Artist quality soft pastels (please no pastels from hobby or craft stores)
You can use Rembrandts, Sennelier, Mount Vision, Art Spectrum ,etc. You will probably have to order your pastels unless you are near an art store that carries a wide variety of pastels. Start with a good set of half sticks if you do not have artist quality pastels. Sennelier carries a very nice half stick set. If you use cheap pastels you will only be frustrated with the outcome.
Small container of rubbing alcohol (I will have some to share also)
Small container for the alcohol
Masking tape
Viewfinder
Paper towels
Backing board for your work
Bring an old extra hair dryer if you have one.
You may bring some black and white photos of your own if you would like to work with a specific subject in an abstract way. I will also have photos for you to use. We will also do some contour drawing of plants or flowers. If you want to do this before the workshop please feel free.
If you have any questions on materials contact me by email at deboralstewart@gmail.com
Abstraction in Pastels
Workshop materials
These are the basics. Please feel free to bring more.
25 sheets of large newsprint for warm ups and composition sketches
Four to six small pieces of sanded paper for color studies 4X6 or 6x6 or 6x8
Paper:
Day one and two we will work on a sanded surface so you can bring the paper of your preference. Bring small pieces for Day one and a couple of larger pieces for Day two. I like Pastel Premier and Uart. You can cut a large 18x24 inch sheet into smaller sizes. Bring extra if you think you would like to do more work on a sanded surface.
Rives BFK and pastel ground:
I also demonstrate and work on Rives BFK paper with pastel ground. If you want to learn this technique please bring the following:
Large sheets of Rives BFK 22x30 or 19x26 are typical sizes. I use 175 or 280 gsm in white. For a four or five day workshop bring 3 or 4 sheets.
Three or four small bottles of fluid acrylic for underpaintings. I use Golden fluid acrylics but you can also use inks if you have those on hand. I will bring a few bottles also and will share them.
Large flat brush and water container to apply fluid acrylics and clear gesso.
Liquitex Clear Gesso or Golden Ground for pastel. I actually prefer the clear gesso because it is easier to use. Bring enough for your personal use.
Compressed charcoal sticks (1 or 2) I use Generals Compressed Charcoal
A few basic colors of hard pastel like nu pastel.
Artist quality soft pastels (please no pastels from hobby or craft stores)
You can use Rembrandts, Sennelier, Mount Vision, Art Spectrum ,etc. You will probably have to order your pastels unless you are near an art store that carries a wide variety of pastels. Start with a good set of half sticks if you do not have artist quality pastels. Sennelier carries a very nice half stick set. If you use cheap pastels you will only be frustrated with the outcome.
Small container of rubbing alcohol (I will have some to share also)
Small container for the alcohol
Masking tape
Viewfinder
Paper towels
Backing board for your work
Bring an old extra hair dryer if you have one.
You may bring some black and white photos of your own if you would like to work with a specific subject in an abstract way. I will also have photos for you to use. We will also do some contour drawing of plants or flowers. If you want to do this before the workshop please feel free.
If you have any questions on materials contact me by email at deboralstewart@gmail.com