Course supplies
Essential Drawing Course for Beginner
22 items. Items shown in this color link to where you can buy them.
Required
22 items- Recommended quantity: 1
Erasers
Kneaded & ArtGum
Used in Part 1, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 12
- Recommended quantity: 1
4B Pencil
Used in Part 1, Part 3, Part 5, Part 6
- Recommended quantity: 1
9x12" 80lb drawing paper pad
The size is up to you. It is recommended to have 9x12" or larger
Used in Part 1, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 12
- Recommended quantity: 1
Pencil sharpener
Used in Part 1, Part 3, Part 5, Part 6
- Recommended quantity: 1
Blending stumps
This set also comes with sandpaper which can be used to refine the tips of your pencils. You can use q-tips or paper towels instead.
Used in Part 1, Part 2, Part 4, Part 5, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 12
- Recommended quantity: 1
9x12" black pastel paper
Used in Part 2
- Recommended quantity: 1
White Conté Crayon
Used in Part 2
- Recommended quantity: 1
Workable fixative spray
Used in Part 2, Part 4, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 12
- Recommended quantity: 1
Latex house paint
Pint size, in white, pale-gray, or off-white. Color does not matter as long as it is close to white. For example, you can purchase oops-paint (the returned, unwanted paint at Home Depot or other paint store), but make sure it is matte, no gloss.
Used in Part 3
- Recommended quantity: 1
Willow Charcoal sticks
Used in Part 4, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 12
- Recommended quantity: 1
Black Conté Crayon
Used in Part 4, Part 8, Part 9, Part 10, Part 12
- Recommended quantity: 1
12” ruler
Clear acrylic is recommended but you can use what you already have.
Used in Part 6
- Recommended quantity: 1
Glue
White glue, glue stick, or gel medium
Used in Part 7
- Recommended quantity: 1
Scissors
Used in Part 7
- Recommended quantity: 1
Black waterproof brush-marker
Be sure it is pigment-based/waterproof, not water-based.
Used in Part 7
- Recommended quantity: 1
Colored acid-free paper
Post-it notes or even a brown paper bag work in a pinch
Used in Part 7
- Recommended quantity: 1
White cardstock paper
Used in Part 11
- Recommended quantity: 1
Black ink
Alternative: black tempera diluted with water
Used in Part 11
- Recommended quantity: 1
Set of soft hair paint brushes
Variety of sizes and shapes
Used in Part 11
- Recommended quantity: 1
Inkwell
Any inkwell works - as long as it has a sturdy base! Use it to prevent spillage and to keep the ink in the container fresh.
Used in Part 11
- Recommended quantity: 1
Set of Premium Blick tempera
Includes red, yellow, green, blue, black, white tempera paints.
Used in Part 11
- Recommended quantity: 1
Palette paper
Blick Palette Paper Pad, 12 x 16 inches, 50 sheets. Can also use freezer paper, paper plates, etc.
Used in Part 11

