Supplies for Basic Drawing

Supplies

·      18”x24” or 16”x20” pad of newsprint (50+ sheets, rough or smooth) http://www.dickblick.com/products/strathmore-300-series-newsprint-pads/

·      11”x14” wire bound sketchbook (25+ sheets) If you cannot get this exact size, please get something BIGGER.

·      Pencils – Most drawing can be done with s 2B pencil. Those of you who like things neat and orderly may like the harder pencils: HB, 2H, or 3H. Those of you who like things a bit bold might like the softer pencils: 3B, 4B,… 8B. 

·      Eraser

·      Black and white conte crayons http://www.dickblick.com/products/conte-crayons/

·      Vine charcoal (Any variety)  http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-studio-charcoal/

·      Mi-teintes paper, 1-2 sheets black, 5-7 sheets neutral color http://www.dickblick.com/products/canson-mi-teintes-drawing-papers/

·      2 – 3 sheets of Canson Edition Paper, 22”x30”, or similar drawing paper. http://www.dickblick.com/products/canson-edition-papers/

·      2 – 3 sheets of at least 60lb 100% cotton rag paper 22”x30”. http://www.dickblick.com/items/10423-1002/

·      Art tape or blue painter’s tape http://www.dickblick.com/products/artist-tape/

·      Ruler, 18 inches

·      Drawing Board, 24”x26”  http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-sketch-pad-boards/
 

·      18”x24” sheet of Foamboard or Foam Core, ½” to 1” thick

·      one package common pins

·      string

OPTIONAL - Table Top Easel  http://www.dickblick.com/products/blick-tabletop-sketchbox-easel/