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Painting with a Purpose - Supply List
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Disposable paper palette pad OR an oval or rectangular palette for acrylics.
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Palette knife (a knife with a pliable blade is preferable to a stiff blade)
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Paint Brushes (synthetic for acrylics): Flat #10, Filbert #8, Round #6
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NOTE: While more expensive, I recommend purchasing artist grade brushes. You’re better off buying just one good quality brush than a collection of cheaper brushes. While I’ve listed three brushes here, if you decide to purchase just one, buy a good quality #10 flat brush.
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Watercolor or Acrylic paper 11X14 or larger
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Examples: Canson XL Acrylic/Oil Pads; Strathmore 400 Watercolor Pads (Note: Walmart and Michaels have good collections of paper)
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Acrylic Paint (heavy body):
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Burnt Umber
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Ultramarine Blue
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Titanium White
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Cadmium Yellow Light
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Alizarin Crimson
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Optional: Phthalocyanine Blue (green shade), Cadmium Red Light, Yellow Ochre.
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As for brushes, you’ll have a much better experience if you purchase good quality paints. Liquitex and Golden are excellent brands. Professional artist quality are superior to student versions and will last longer.
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Canvases (Purchase 3): Primed stretched or canvas boards, 8x10 or 11x14
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(Note: I recommend Michaels for this product, they always have sales and many options.)
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Roll of paper towels
Except as noted, I recommend ordering supplies from Art Supply Wholesale https://www.allartsupplies.com/ You can also visit the store, located at 4 Enon St, North Beverly, 01915. I’ve found their paint prices to be the most economical.
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Other options include:
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Michaels
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Blick www.dickblick.com
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Jerry’s Artarama www.jerrysartarama.com
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Artist & Craftsman Supply: 751 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906
