Dale Laitinen

Watercolor and oil painting, art workshop schedule, and art galleries with paintings by Dale Laitinen, artist and active workshop instructor. Dale is a signature member of the National Watercolor Society (NWS) and Watercolor West (WW). He has been featured in, The Artist’s Magazine, Watercolor Magic, Watercolor Magazine, and Drawingboard Magazine and in several books including The Splash Series, Painting with the White of your Paper, The The Transparent Watercolor Wheel and more.

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Eldajon Watercolor Palette


Nickel Azo Yellow Daniel Smith

Yellow Ochre,   Daniel Smith

Quinacridone Gold, Daniel Smith

Quinacridone Red, Daniel Smith preferred

Quinacridone Burnt Orange, Daniel Smith

French Ultramarine,  Daniel Smith

Cobalt Blue,  Daniel Smith

Pthalo Green, (blue shade)  Daniel Smith.

Thalo Blue  Green Shade by Daniel Smith

Neutral Tint by Holbein

Titanium White by Daniel Smith, (opaque watercolor)

 

My Brushes

My Brushes

  • #3 or 4 round Golden Sceptre II
  • #6 or 8 round Kolinsky Sable, there are blends that are less expensive
  • 11/2 Inch Flat wash brush Winsor & Newton 965
  • 2 inch flat wash brush, Winsor & Newton 965
  • 3 inch flat wash brush, Robert Simmons Skyflow

Watercolor paper

  • D’Arches 300lb rough 22x 30 inches
  • If needed it can be made into half and quarter sheets

Drawing Materials

Drawing Supplies

  • I use black hardback spiral 11×14 inch sketchbooks
  • Graphite pencils 2h, hb, 2b 3b
  • Small portable pencil sharpener
  • Drawing pens, fiber tipped, must say lightfast, archival, permanent.
  • Micron or Staedler are a couple of the brand names

DO NOT USE SHARPIES, THEY FADE, BLEED, AND STAIN!

Miscellaneous Supplies

  • I use Grafix Incredible Art Board 24×32 for full sheet. There is one also available for half sheets. Available at Dick Blick.
  • Staple the paper to the board with a JT 21 Arrow Stapler or equivalent.
  • Water container 1 or 2 quart
  • Hair dryer if painting indoors (optional)
  • Watercolor palette, I use two eldajon palettes
  • Old toothbrush for spatter techniques
  • Paper towels
  • Mister Clean Magic Eraser (Original) available at grocery stores

Outdoor Painting on Location

Outdoor Painting Equipment

The hot sun on your paper will dry it too quickly and the glare is hard on your eyes.
The wind is also a problem with keeping equipment stable and combined with temperature will cause your painting to dry erratically.

Painting on location requires special attention to portability of your equipment.
If you pare down your equipment it is much easier outdoors. Take only what you really need.

  • Protect you and your painting from sun, wind and temperature.
  • You need to make or find shade. A painters umbrella is available in many art stores and catalogs.
  • A portable easel. French easels are good but heavy to carry but will be stable in the wind. There are tripod easels that are lightweight but require weights or tiedowns. The Soltek easel is a lightweight alternative to the French easel but pricey.
  • Have your paper cut to the size you want to paint on and secured to the board before arriving on site.
  • A watertight container to carry water to painting site.
  • A small water container.
  • A small pack or satchel for paint supplies.
  • Appropriate clothing, layer for all weather conditions.
  • Wide brim hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Drinking water
  • Lightweight stool or chair

Dale Laitinen

Dale is an active workshop instructor and signature member of the National Watercolor Society (NWS) and Watercolor West (WW). He has been featured in, The Artist's Magazine, Watercolor Magic, Watercolor Magazine, Drawingboard Magazine and in several books including The Splash Series, Painting with the White of your Paper, The Transparent Watercolor Wheel and more!

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