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Art Materials
Here is a list of Art supplies. You can click on each item to get a link to where you can purchase. On some items, they will be marked as required. Some are for later classes or extra supplies. Please let me know if you have questions. I'm more than happy to point you in the right direction.
BARGUE DRAWING MATERIALS
Please talk to Jen before purchasing materials. Some are required to start and some are for later drawings. You may have some materials already. If you are not ready to purchase materials yet, we can add a small materials fee to the class (usually about $10 per class).
Drawing Board with T-Square
A collapsable drawing board is ideal. This one comes with a T-square which is very helpful for this class. You will want the board to be at about 24-25" wide.
Foam board cut to size also works.
Foam board cut to size also works.
Drawing Board to be used with table top easel.
This will also work if you have a table top easel. It can be flipped around while drawing. But the collapsable board works just fine too.
Strathmore Drawing Paper
(required)
You can start off with 9x12". For larger drawings you will want 11x14". This paper is smooth with enough texture to work well for drawing details.
Ruler Set
(required)
You will need each of these rulers. Being able to see through the ruler is important.
Acid Free Artist Tape
(required)
This is a low tack masking tape to adhere plates and drawing paper onto board. Washi tape also works. I prefer a light tape color so it is less distracting.
Helix Erasers
(required)
These are the best, cleanest erasers I have found so far. You will want these for larger areas. The shape is very helpful too.
Makeup Brush Set
(required)
Any set of very soft brushes. Makeup brushes are ideal and very affordable. This is a wide range. You will discover your favorites.
Royal & Langnickel Series 4200 Mini-Majestic Brushes 10/0 Filbert
I like this brush for softening lines. It has a stiffness, but softness to the tip.
Graphite Pencil Set - Small
This is the smaller set of Tombow pencils. I like these because they are so smooth and blend beautifully. This smaller set is good if you are going to purchase darker pencils and will use a smaller range of these.
Graphite Pencils - Large
Other pencils sets are fine, but these Tombow Mono pencils are my favorite drawing pencils.
Tombow Erasers
(required)
These two erasers are used essentially to remove graphite in very small areas. They become drawing tools. Great for highlights as well.
Blending Stumps
(required)
These are the dense stumps, not the rolled ones. This kit also comes with a pencil extender and kneaded eraser. You only need a couple sizes of these. But this is a good price for all included.
Kneaded Eraser
(required)
This is a moldable eraser. Can be used in many ways and is essential.
Long Point Pencil Sharpener
This gives a longer point on your pencils allowing you to draw for a longer period between sharpening. Also comes in battery version. You can also sharpen your pencils with a razor to get a long point.
Value Card
This is helpful in judging if your values are correct. You compare it to your plate, then to your drawing.
Staedtler Mars Lumograph Black Carbon Pencil Set
This set allows you to get very dark values without the shine of graphite. You can try the two brands I have to see what you like.
Faber Castell Pitt Graphite Matt Pencil Set
These pencils will also give you dark values without the shine. They are similar to the Staedtler Lumograph Black Carbon.
T-Square Straight Edge
This is a very helpful tool. I recommend the 20" as it will go past both sheets of paper. It will help you draw boxes and can help check your accuracy.
Posca Fine Point Marker White
Fine tip Marker in white.
This is used for later drawings when you need to see points. Or can be used to highlight.
This is used for later drawings when you need to see points. Or can be used to highlight.
Nitram Charcoal
I trained with "General's" Charcoal pencils, but these are beautiful. They are more traditional for Bargue. They can be sharpened to a very long and sharp point. These are for student's wanting to use charcoal for class.
WATERCOLOR MATERIALS
Please talk to Jen before purchasing materials. Some are required to start and some are for later drawings. You may have some materials already. If you are not ready to purchase materials yet, we can add a small materials fee to the class (usually about $10 per class).
Drawing Board
can be used with tape and watercolor paper to transport your painting to class.
Watercolor Brushes
Watercolor Brushes Professional, Fuumuui 9pcs Sable Paint Brushes & Natural Squirrel Mop Brush Set with Extended Needle, Round Point, Flat, Dagger, Quill Wash for Watercolor Gouache Inks
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set
(good for beginners)
Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set, 10 Colors, 5ml (0.17-oz) Tubes
This is student grade.
This is student grade.
Winsor & Newton Professional Watercolor Paint Set
Lightweight Sketchers' Box, 12 x 5ml Tubes
Schmincke - HORADAMĀ® AQUARELL color box
(professional pigments) High Quality Watercolors
Basic assortment, 12 x 5 ml tubes, 74112097, metal box, painting set, finest premium watercolors
MEEDEN 18-Well Porcelain Artist Paint Palette
(This is good for home use. Any Palette will do, even a white plate)
Ceramic Watercolor Paint Palette for Watercolor, Rectangle 8 by 5-1/2-Inch
Foldable Palette for Watercolor
(great for transporting to class)
Mr. Pen Airtight 18-Well Watercolor Palette with 2 Mixing Areas and Lid - Folding Paint Tray
Fingraspuro Watercolor Paper Pad 9x12 Inch
(any watercolor paper will do. You want 100% cotton rag, acid free, in a glued pad)
30 Sheets, 100% Cotton, Acid-Free, Cold Pressed, Professional Artist Quality
Strathmore Drawing Paper
(recommended)
You can start off with 9x12". For thumbnail sketches. Working out composition and ideas beforehand. Any sketching book will work.
Acid Free Artist Tape
(required)
This is a low tack masking tape to adhere watercolor paper onto board.
Masking Fluid
(to keep your white paper white)
DANIEL SMITH 1oz Bottle with 5 Applicator Tips, Artist Masking Fluid, 284075001 , White
Water Spray Bottle
Fantasea Fine Mist Spray Bottle, 2.5 Ounce
SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens
SAKURA Pigma Micron Fineliner Pens - Archival Black Ink Pens - Pens for Writing, Drawing, or Bullet Journaling - Assorted Point Sizes - 6 Pack
Value Card
(helpful to have for any drawing and painting)
This is helpful in judging if your values are correct. You compare it to your image source, then to your painting.
OIL PAINTING MATERIALS
Please talk to Jen before purchasing materials. Some are required to start and some are for later drawings. You may have some materials already. If you are not ready to purchase materials yet, we can add a small materials fee to the class (usually about $10 per class).
MEEDEN Heavy-Duty Tabletop Studio H-Frame Wooden Easel- Solid Beech Wood Adjustable Artists Desktop Wood Easel
MEEDEN Heavy-Duty Tabletop Studio H-Frame Wooden Easel- Solid Beech Wood Adjustable Artists Desktop Wood Easel Table for Artist, Canvas Art up to 23" High
Chelsea Classical Studio Complete Oil Painting Medium Sampler Set
Medium Sampler Set of Brush Cleaners, Varnishes, Mediums, Linseed Oil, Walnut Oil, and Brush Soap
Masterson Palette Oil paint keeper with cover
Masterson Artist Palette Seal, 12in x 16in Airtight Palette Container, Keeps Wet Paint Fresh for Weeks, Oil or Acrylic Painting Palette with Lid, Seal, Blue Lid Box
Grey Palette Paper
Jack Richeson Grey Matters Paper Palette, 12 by 16-Inch, 50 Sheets
For using inside your Masterson covered palette...or on its own. Grey is a neutral color so you can see the colors accurately when using a toned canvas.
For using inside your Masterson covered palette...or on its own. Grey is a neutral color so you can see the colors accurately when using a toned canvas.
Strathmore Drawing Paper
(recomended)
You can start off with 9x12". For thumbnail sketches, working out compositions beforehand. Any sketching book will work.
Oil Painting Paper
Strathmore 400 Series Oil Painting Pad 9"X12"-10 Sheets
(don't waste canvas when learning, try oil painting paper)
(don't waste canvas when learning, try oil painting paper)
Hog Hair Oil Paint Brush Set (for first stage of painting)
Professional Oil Paint Brush Set, Fuumuui 11pcs Superior Hog Bristle Paint Brushes Perfect for Oil Acrylic Gouache Painting
Royal & Langnickel SableTek Brushes
Langnickel Royal SableTek Brushes boast a proprietary blend of fine filaments that provide incredible control and precision, as well as exceptional durability.
The original and world-renowned Royal Sable Brush was a natural hair alternative to pure Red Sable with more body, snap, and strength. In Royal SableTek Brushes, Langnickel has not only been able to recapture the unique properties and performance of Royal Sable, it has actually managed to exceed the features, functions, and benefits of other Taklon and synthetic brushes.
(I am happy to help you pick brushes)
The original and world-renowned Royal Sable Brush was a natural hair alternative to pure Red Sable with more body, snap, and strength. In Royal SableTek Brushes, Langnickel has not only been able to recapture the unique properties and performance of Royal Sable, it has actually managed to exceed the features, functions, and benefits of other Taklon and synthetic brushes.
(I am happy to help you pick brushes)
Creative Mark Natural White Goat Hair Mop Brushes
(for blending)
Paint Brushes for Acrylic Painting, Oil, Watercolor and More - Round - Size # 16-2 Pack
Visit the Creative Mark Store
(Ideal for softening clouds)
Visit the Creative Mark Store
(Ideal for softening clouds)
Softening Brushes
Fuumuui Professional Paint Brush Set, 6Pcs Natural Badger Hair with Dome Shape Blending Mop Oil Paint Brushes for Acrylic Painting Oil
6 Pc Softening, Blending brushes
KINGART 1050A Premium 6 Pc. Flat Oval Mop Artist Brush Set, White Super-Soft Natural Goat Hair, Short Handle, 6 Sizes for Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor
Gesso Brush Set
Bates- Flat Paddle Paint Brush Set, 3 Pack, Nylon Bristles Painting Brushes, Ergonomic Handle
Gesso Brush set
(or can be used for cloud softening)
PHOENIX Flat Paint Brush Set - 3 Sizes Nylon Large Paint Brushes for Gesso or Oil painting
High Quality Varnish Brush
Gamblin Gamvar Varnish Brush 50mm - Professional Paint Brush for Acrylic Varnish Oil Gesso Polyurethane and More! Vegan-Friendly Synthetic Bristles Ideal for Varnishing
Oil Paint Brush Washer
Oil Paint Brush Washer, Artist Brush Washer, Portable Stainless Steel Leak-Proof Paint Brush Washer with Lid and Filter Screen for Oil Painting, 3.9 Tall x 3.4 inch Diameter, Silver
(can also use a glass jar and lid with round plastic kitchen sponge on bottom)
(can also use a glass jar and lid with round plastic kitchen sponge on bottom)
Artists' Grade Gamsol Oil Color Thinner
Artists' Grade Gamsol Oil Color Size: 16.9 oz
(For cleaning brushes)
Low to no odor, making it
much safer and more pleasant to use than traditional turpentine, especially for indoor painting sessions.
(For cleaning brushes)
Low to no odor, making it
much safer and more pleasant to use than traditional turpentine, especially for indoor painting sessions.
Non-Toxic Brush Cleaner
(nice to have)
This product comes in 4 or 8 oz. Lavendar or Citrus. It smells so nice. It is much safer to breathe than turpentine or thinner.
Gesso
Liquitex BASICS Gesso Surface Prep Medium, 473ml (16-oz) Bottle, White
(for priming canvas)
(for priming canvas)
Acid Free Artist Tape
Can be used to mark off horizon lines. Or a ruler or T-square can be used.
Palette Knife set
(for mixing paint colors)
5 Pieces Painting Knives Stainless Steel Spatula Palette Knife Oil Painting Accessories Color Mixing Set for Oil, Canvas, Acrylic Painting
Value Card
This is helpful in judging if your values are correct. You compare it to your image source, then to your painting.
Cezanne Creative Mark Premium Colored Pencils
Italian Earth 6 Pack - Highly-Pigmented Drawing Pencils - Coloring Pencils for Drawing, Blending, Coloring, and More
(Used for drawing on canvas before painting)
(Used for drawing on canvas before painting)
M. Graham Oil Paint - Titanium White
M. Graham 1-1/4-Ounce Tube Oil Paint, Titanium White
M. Graham Oil Paint - Ultramarine Blue
M. Graham Artist Oil Paint Ultramarine Blue 1.25oz/37ml Tube
(Primary color)
(Primary color)
M. Graham Oil Paint - Cadmium Yellow
M. Graham Artist Oil Paint Cadmium Yellow 1.25oz/37ml Tube
(Primary color)
(Primary color)
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