8” x 10” Sketch book or larger (preferably hard, but soft is okay too)
2 pocketed paper folder
pencils, erasers
18” metal ruler, scissors
1” masking tape or inexpensive blue painters’ tape
10” x 14” or larger pad of watercolor paper > 140# or heavy paper for paint sketches
empty plastic containers for water
cotton rags
1 roll of wax paper from grocery store
large waterproof portfolio to transport work lately
1 medium size container of Gesso > primer
Acrylic paints including:
1 lb. tube of Titanium White
Cadmium Yellow Hue
Cadmium Red Medium
Alizarin Crimson
Phtahlo Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Cobalt Violet
Mars Black
Brilliant Green
Burnt Umber, Naples Yellow & Yellow Ochre (optional)
Burnt Sienna
Any other water based colors you may have
Package of canvas panels – minimum edge = 10”
Plastic palette knife
Assortment of Bristle Brushes – both ROUND + FLAT (suitable for oil/acrylic painting)\ #, 1,4,6,8,10, 12
4, wooden Frederick stretcher bars > for stretching canvas > minimum edge of 16"
2 yards of unprimed canvas
Staple gun with staples is REALLY REALLY handy
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COLLEGE BOOKSTORE
COMMERICIAL ART, Erie Blvd. in Syracuse where you will receive a 25% discount
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Joanne Fabrics, Hobby Lobby & Michael’s in Syracuse > watch for 50% coupons in regional papers!
