Art Materials and Suppliers
County Clare, Ireland

Materials List

Oil Paints: set of basic colours including alizarin crimson, raw umber and sap green
Odourless thinners
Palette knife with flat edge
Palette Paper
Black gesso
White gesso
Liquin
Refined Linseed Oil
Framed canvas with wedges
Canvas pad (to use in class)

Brushes:

1 set of cheap flat painting brushes (your local supermarket with have sets)
1 x rigger/liner brush
1 x Blender Mop
Set of hog's hair brushes, different sizes
1 x fan brush
1 x angle brush
masking tape
kitchen paper towel
notebook and pen

Suppliers

Kilrush: Absolutely Fabulous (the Old Creamery): Michelle will assist you in acquiring everything you need for my art courses. She had done courses by me so she knows exactly what we use and can also order any special items for you. You will find a cheaper range of paints which is great for beginners as well as the excellent artist quality Royal Talens ranges of Van Gogh and Rembrandt paints. Prices are excellent and affordable for everyone.I use Rembrandt and Van Gogh oils for my own paintings and many of my students have also started using these brilliant paints.

Ennis and Shannon Art Shops: (Ennis Art Supplies) stocks student oils by Daler Rowney and Winton as well as a large range of brushes and crafts materials. Shane will help you find any materials you need and knows what students use on my courses.

The Craft Box: (Quin Business Park, Ennis) stocks Etude student oil colours by Sennelier as well as a good range of other arts and crafts materials.

Cork Art Supplies: excellent online arts and crafts supplier in Ireland.

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