Supplies List

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

11" X 14" Bristol heavy paper

Acrylic paints (and or water base gouache) including: 
1 lb. tube of Titanium White
smaller tubes of 
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 12"
2 yards of unprimed canvas
Staple gun with staples is REALLY REALLY handy

SUPPLIERS:
COLLEGE BOOKSTORE
COMMERICIAL ART, Erie Blvd. in Syracuse where you will receive a 25% discount
www.dickblick.com



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