• 3 Canvases (16" x 20" recommended)

• Travel Size Spray Bottle (not the kind with a trigger, but the kind with a press top as with hairspray, perfume, etc.)

• White plastic or styrofoam plates for a palette

• White chalkboard chalk

• Acrylic Paint (basic list): Liquitex and Golden brands are great. ("Artist Loft" brand from Michael's is not recommended.)

  • Titanium White (a lot!)

  • Cadmium Yellow Light

  • Cadmium Yellow Medium hue

  • Cadmium Red medium (can be "cadmium free")

  • Quinacridone Magenta

  • Phthalo Green (if specified on label, look for "blue shade" rather than "yellow shade")

  • Cobalt Blue

  • Dioxazine Purple

  • Yellow Ochre or Yellow Oxide

  • Burnt Sienna

  • Burnt Umber

  • Cadmium Orange (must be professional grade)

  • Prussian Blue

  • Gloss medium (small bottle)

  • Optional: Payne's Gray

• Brushes (synthetic, taklon, or sable) Don't worry about exact sizes, just get a variety

  • Flat (1/4", 1/2", 1")

  • Rounded (2 different sizes. One needs to be small for details.)

• Plastic Water container (mayo jars, jelly jars, etc.)

• Rags or paper towels

• Apron

  
  

  Local Stores:

   

  Supplies can be purchased from Jerry's Artarama (highly recommended!), Michael's, and Hobby Lobby. Some, but not all, items are available at Wal-Mart.

   

  Online Retailers:

   

  Students usually spend less using an online retailer. I recommend the following:

• Jerry's Artarama:  www.jerrysartarama.com

• Dick Blick Art Supplies: www.dickblick.com

   

  Student Grade vs. Professional Grade:

   

  The basic rule when deciding between "student" or "professional" grade products is to buy the best that you can afford. The phrase "You Get What You Pay For" is very true with art materials, especially with paint and brushes.

   

  Talk to your instructor if you have questions.

There are no refunds for missed classes. Please be sure of your availability to attend classes before signing up.