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supply list

  • Arteza - If you are new to acrylics and new to color, this would be a great way to start. The set of 60 is about $40.00 and the paint is beautiful. Colors I used in the class are: Oxide Yellow, Olive Green Chromium Oxide Green, Bordeaux, Rose Madder, Cochineal Red, Vermillion Red
  • Watercolor pencils - I use the Blue Gray
  • Gold - Golden Iridescent Gold Deep Fine Fluid Acrylic Paint
  • Schmincke -Gold Powder - Please don't feel you must have this supply, the Golden acrylic paint works just as well. I'm just a little obsessed with it.
  • Newsprint - The largest size.
  • Art Journal - any kind. I'm working in the Dylusions Art Journal by Ranger for this class.
  • Watercolor Paper - anything you have on hand. I'm using the Arches Hot Press (smooth finish) you may substitute with a mixed media paper.
  • Erasers: Mono Zero, Tombow Mono Knock Stick, Kneaded Eraser
  • Canson: Mi Teintes in Flannel Gray.
  • Neocolor II Water Soluble Crayons -  Payne's Gray
  • Blending Stumps - You can find these at Michaels - The Artist Loft Collection.
  • Golden High Flower Acrylic - Transparent Shading Gray\ Watercolor will work in place of this supply
  • Henri Roche French Pastels - La Mason du Pastel: #9441 Diamond White, 9191 Galaxy Black (Glittery Pastels)
  • Video inside La Maison du Pastel - This is an amazing glimpse into the history of these amazing pastels and the one woman who makes each one by hand.

pinterest boards

I love Pinterest, it is an amazing resource to gather inspiration.

Below are a few of my Pinterest boards, please feel free to use them if you're in need of a bit more inspiration. Just click on the image and it will take you directly to the board.

unsplash boards

Unsplash is a great resource for artist and the images are free. Click on the image and it will take you to my curated portrait and flower boards.

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