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• Disposable paper palette pad OR an oval or rectangular palette for acrylics.

• Palette knife (a knife with a pliable blade is preferable to a stiff blade)

• 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

  • 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):

  • Burnt Umber

  • Ultramarine Blue

  • Titanium White

  • Cadmium Yellow Light

  • Alizarin Crimson

  • 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

  • (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:

• Michaels

• Blick www.dickblick.com

• Jerry’s Artarama www.jerrysartarama.com

• Artist & Craftsman Supply: 751 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906