This document provides recommendations and requirements for materials for a color design class taught by Professor Jacques de Beaufort. It outlines two options for paints, recommended brush and paper types, palette and tape options, and miscellaneous supplies. The professor emphasizes buying the specific paints, colors, brands and types listed as the projects will not work with any other options and deviations will waste money. An art supply store is recommended where students can get a discount.

1. COLOR DESIGN
Professor Jacques de Beaufort
MATERIALS
Materials for this class might be expensive, but it IS possible to make great work without spending
a fortune. Remember, you may not end up using everything and can continue to paint far into the
future. Think of it as an INVESTMENT! Please buy mid-priced paints when possible. Cheap paints
usually yield AWFUL and depressing results that may result in mental anguish. Frustration and
tears. Good materials=Good Art.
I HAVE CHOSEN THESE SPECIFIC PAINTS FOR THIS COURSE AND OUR PROJECTS WILL
NOT WORK WITH ANY OTHER BRAND TYPE OR COLOR.
DO NOT DEVIATE OR YOU WILL WASTE YOUR MONEY.
Stores:
I RECOMMEND !!!
Easel Art Supply Center
810 Park Avenue
Lake Park, FL 33402
561-844-3111
They will give you a good discount if you are a student and are very helpful.
PAINTS:
You have 2 options:
OPTION #1:
Lefranc and Bourgeois Flashe Vinyl Paint
More expensive but an overall better deal.Easy to work with and superior qualities.The best of
gouache and acrylic.
All paints are 125ml tubes priced between $10 and $12. Absolutely buy 2 of the white.
Average cost will be $120.
COLORS:
(THESE SPECIFIC COLORS AND NO OTHER)
Yellows:
Gold Yellow
Lemon Yellow
Yellow Ochre
Blues:
Electric Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Paynes Gray
Reds:
Oriental Red
Ruby Red
Burnt Sienna
White:
White or Fluorescent White

2. OPTION #2:
Maimeri Artist Gouache
Less expensive, but will be more difficult to work with.
All paints are 20ml tubes priced between $6 and $8. I recommend 2 for each if you can
afford it. Absolutely buy 2 of the white.
Average cost will be $80.
Can be ordered at DICKBLICK.COM
COLORS:
(THESE SPECIFIC COLORS AND NO OTHER)
Yellows:
Deep Yellow
Lemon Yellow
Deep Ochre
Blues:
Primary Blue-Cyan
Ultramarine Blue Deep
Paynes Gray (or Prussian Blue)
Reds:
Scarlet
Primary Red-Magenta
Burnt Sienna
White:
Titanium White (NOT zinc)
YOU DON’T REALLY NEED TO BUY BLACK
BRUSHES:
½ inch flat aquarelle brush
and
soft “round” brush of equal size for mixing
PAPER
Strathmore Bristol, vellum surface- Heavy Weight (300 series). 9x12” 20 sheets. BUY 2.
Old news paper or newsprint for painted collage
PALETTE
You can use just about anything:
Plastic cup palette with six wells and flat area for color mixing
Plastic plates
FREEZER PAPER on a piece of cardboard
TAPE
Scotch brand removable magic tape (3M item #811) ¾” inch
MISCELLANEOUS:
1 “spritzer” bottle to keep paint wet
2 large plastic cups (large big gulp cups fine)
2 Plastic jars with lids (6-8 oz)
permanent heavy duty glue stick
smock
1 bottle dish detergent (joy or other)
carrying cases, boxes, etc

3. several rolls of paper towels
x-acto blade and scissors
“Pink Soap” for brushes
rulers, triangles, t-squares, etc