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ACRYLIC PAINTING MATERIALS

Eric Westbrook, Yellow Barn Studio
202 965-0281
eric@ericwestbrook.com


ART SUPPLY STORES:

Plaza Artist Materials: 1990 K Street NW, Washington, DC 202 331-7090. 7825 Old Georgetown Rd. Bethesda, MD 301 718-8500. 8209 Georgia Ave. Silver Spring, MD 301 770-0500

Utrecht: 1250 I (Eye) Street NW Washington, DC 202 362-1343

Sullivan's: 3412 Wisconsin Ave NW Washington, DC 202 362-1343



1. ACRYLIC PAINTS

Liquitex or Golden brands. I don't recommend "student grade" paint.

Cadmium yellow light, cadmium yellow medium, cadmium orange, burnt sienna, cadmium red medium, magenta, dioxazine purple, cobalt blue, brilliant blue, phthalo green, titanium white, Mars or carbon black


2. BRUSHES

White nylon or natural bristle brushes: #4 flat or filbert, #8 flat or filbert, #2 round, #10 round
Soft watercolor brushes: #4, #6, #8

Note: Having a variety of brushes is important. Students should try different shapes, sizes, and bristle types to find what works best for them.


4. PAPER

One sketch pad, approx 14 x 17"
Watercolor block (This is optional. Students may want to experiment with painting on paper rather than canvas, or use it for preliminary studies.)


5. CANVASES

Stretched canvases are best, but canvas boards are acceptable.
3-4 canvases, size and shape optional. I recommend around 16 x 20" to 18 x 24".


6. MISCELLANEOUS

"Stay Wet" palette with sponge and paper, 12 x 16". This is a very important item. If you have trouble finding these in stores, they can be ordered from Masterson Art Products. Call 602 263-6017 or go to www.mastersonart.com.

Small spray-mist water bottle
Wide-mouthed container for water
Rags or paper towels
HB pencils, charcoal (in vine and pencil form)
White charcoal or chalk pencils
Kneaded eraser
Offset-blade palette knife

Stores should offer a student discount when you present this list.

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