Introduction
Supplies Needed for Art 03A
General Art Supplies
Here is a general list of supplies needed to complete this course. A supply list corresponding to specific art projects appears at the start of every lesson. Some of these supplies you may already have on hand; others can be purchased at any variety or discount store, such as Wal-Mart or Target.
- 8 1/2 × 11 in. (standard-size) notebook paper
- pad or package of 8 1/2 × 11 in. or 9 × 12 in. all-purpose, white drawing paper
- pad or package of 12 × 18 in. heavy, white drawing paper
- a few sheets of 12 × 18 in. black construction paper
- pad or package of colored construction paper
- colored tissue paper
- three or four sheets of carbon paper (approximately 8 × 10 in.)
- tracing paper
- pencils in leads ranging from hard to soft (H = hardness; these pencils will produce a lighter mark than a B pencil. B = blackness; these pencils are softer and can produce richer, darker marks. An HB or F is a medium lead. To truly get the most out of your drawings, it is advisable to have a few B and a few H pencils.)
- gum eraser
- scissors
- ruler
- compass
- protractor
- one piece of yellow chalk
- a fine-tipped black marker
- watercolor paints in a metal or plastic container with a mixing tray
- large and small paint brushes (Try to buy inexpensive brushes made of natural or synthetic hair. The cheap brushes with plastic bristles won’t give you the control and versatility you will need and want.)
- oil pastels
- a set of water-based colored markers (thin- and/or thick-tipped as preferred)
- box of crayons
- colored pencils
- tempera paints (small bottles, usually in sets of eight colors; these may be sold as “poster paints”)
- white glue
- one bottle of rubber cement
Specialty Art Supplies
The following materials are only available at art supply or arts and crafts stores. Please note: You may substitute Styrofoam trays and a soft, dull pencil for the linoleum block and cutting tools, if you are unable to find them. (See lesson 7 for more information.)
- one to three linoleum blocks for printmaking, any comfortable size, from 6 × 6 in. to 12 × 12 in. or a Styrofoam tray
- linoleum block cutting tools or a soft, dull pencil
- one tube of water-based printing ink (preferably black)
- one small brayer
Supplies to Have on Hand
The following materials are things which you will want to collect from around the house. Gather them and save them; you will need them for some of the art assignments.
- old newspapers
- old magazines with color photographs
- containers for water, paint, and brush cleaning
- a cookie sheet or a piece of vinyl flooring, glass, Masonite, or Formica for use as an inking plate
- a large wooden spoon
- paper towels for cleanup
- small objects for models and still-life arrangements (You will be required to bring materials for a still life to the final examination site; see lesson 10 for more information.)
- assorted objects for making textures and stamp prints
Optional Art Supplies
The following materials are optional; you do not need to purchase them unless you wish to experiment with the media. These materials are not required.
- a set of acrylic paints
- artist’s ink and pens
