Supply List

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Painting the Costumed Figure

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You can use the supplies you already own. Please reach out if you have any questions.

Black Blick Premium tempera paint, diluted to 60% paint, 40% distilled water
Bristle paint brushes, variety of sizes
White cardstock paper
Small airtight cup to keep diluted tempera in
Cup for water
Paper towels
Clothes you don't mind getting paint on

Must-have acrylic colors
- Red
- Yellow
- Blue
- Black
- White
- Quinacridone Magenta
Bristle paint brushes, variety of sizes
Recommended is a large canvas (primered, stretched or unstretched), size of your choice. The bigger the better. Recommended 30 x 40 inches or larger. Small canvas is OK as well, if you prefer.
Cup for water
Easel (table easel or standing easel)
Sturdy support board, if painting on unstretched canvas or small canvases
Mist bottle for keeping your mixtures moist
Palette paper
Paper towels
Charcoal or pencil for sketching
Sketch pad, pencil, and eraser for notes and sketching
Gloves in your size
Apron or clothes you don't mind getting paint on
Optional supplies: Masterson airtight palette holder (New Masteron palettes come with 5 sheets of palette paper)

More experienced students can choose to use either acrylics or oils, but beginners should follow the supply list.

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