12. Plein Air Hawaii Gear Guide, Part 4: Carriage, Bags, and Seating

When en plein air tropicale, carrying your gear on your back or wheeling it in is best.

Plein Air, Gear, Guide, Materials, Supplies, Oils, HawaiiAndrew RoseMay 31, 2022Carriage, Bags, Seating

11. Plein Air Hawaii Gear Guide, Part 3: Easels, Pochades, and Tripods

En plein air tropicale, use a purpose-designed system and an extra tripod.

Plein Air, Gear, Guide, Materials, Supplies, Oils, HawaiiAndrew RoseFebruary 21, 2022Easels, Pochades, Tripods

10. Plein Air Hawaii Gear Guide, Part 2: Supports, Canvases, and Papers

En plein air tropicale, use lightweight canvas panels or hot press paper blocks.

Plein Air, Gear, Guide, Materials, Supplies, Oils, HawaiiAndrew RoseJuly 22, 2021Supports, Canvases, Papers

7. Turpentine! Turpentine!

Written about since antiquity, true gum spirits of turpentine is an essential medium for oil painters.
And, it has a long history of medicinal use… by professional quacks.

Supplies, Materials, Best Practices, HealthAndrew RoseAugust 13, 2020Turpentine, Spike Lavender Oil

5. Single-Pigment Paint, Part Five: Why it works

Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

Materials, Paint, ColorAndrew RoseAugust 5, 2020Oil, Charvin, Old Holland, M. Graham, Pigments

4. Single-Pigment Paint, Part Four: Identifying Ingredients

This is the Colour Index lesson you’re looking for.

Materials, Paint, ColorAndrew RoseAugust 4, 2020Oil, Charvin, Old Holland, M. Graham, Pigments Comment

3. Single-Pigment Paint, Part Three: Recommended Suppliers

Blick in person or online. Or, if you’re in France, Charvin.

Materials, Paint, ColorAndrew RoseAugust 3, 2020Oil, Charvin, Blick, Old Holland, M. Graham

2. Single-Pigment Paint, Part Two: The 21 Essential Colors

Includes link to downloadable pigment list.

Materials, Paint, Color, Plein AirAndrew RoseAugust 2, 2020Oil, Pigments, Old Holland, Charvin, M. Graham, Plein Air

1. Single-Pigment Paint, Part One: The Best Brands

TL;DR - Old Holland, Charvin, and M. Graham.

Materials, Paint, ColorAndrew RoseAugust 1, 2020Oil, Pigments, Old Holland, Charvin, M. Graham, Plein Air