General Supplies List
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Amanda Houston 80 pc. Landscape Essentials Set
Amanda Houston 40 pc. Atmospheric Neutrals Set
Terry Ludwig Pastels (I prefer these for dark colors — v100x, B3560, G540,R160)
Diane Townsend Terrages (the pearlized sticks are great for sparkle in water — 501, 505, 503, 616)
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Gator-board (black is preferable but white will work) or Masonite board (3/16” is fine)
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LaCarte (I like the sienna color)
Art Spectrum Colorfix (terracotta, plum or eggplant)
Pastel Premiere (white)
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Sketchbook (I prefer a toned sketchbook for value studies)
Pencils (HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
Charcoal pencils (white, light, medium and dark) OR Tombow or Faber-Castell grey set of 4 pens
Vine charcoal (soft or very soft)
Paper towels
Wet wipes
2 medium size tupperware containers
Denatured alcohol
Photo references of landscapes
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Backpack
Field umbrella (optional but very useful)
Tripod & case
Travel box for pastels (Heilman makes a great box in 3 sizes)
Small plastic bag for garbage
Sunscreen
Hat
Water
Snacks
Camera/phone or tablet
Palette tray or small tupperware
Raincoat or jacket
Retreat Supplies List
Articles
Passion Play: By Christopher Volpe
The article extols the transformative power of art, describing how it opens a portal to a timeless realm and offers personal adventures. Embracing one's inner artist with enthusiasm and passion enriches life beyond the canvas, fostering a sense of being alive. The focus is on living deliberately and embracing creativity, which can touch others profoundly. The author believes that being an artist is accessible to all, not just a privileged few, and can lead to a freer and more fulfilling life.