​Materials List
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Acrylic Painting Studio

Instructor Mary Johnson

Mary suggests investing in “artist quality” paints and brushes and she personally prefers Golden paints. You will be much happier with your results. 

Questions about the materials? Contact Mary by email Artz.maryj@verizon.net or by phone at 804-714-5375.

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Palette and Paint box

• Foam plates to use as a palette
• “Fishing tackle” style plastic box to store paint

Paint
For the new student, a good paint to begin with is Artist Loft available at Michaels. Do NOT purchase "Metallic or Neon" paints.

• Artist Loft Acrylic Paint Set 12pc Please note these tubes are very small.
• Artist Loft Acrylic Paint Set 24 pc I recommend this set.
• One Liquitex Titanium White Basics Acrylic Paint 4oz. 

A third option is to purchase Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paints. Product sold separately in 4oz. tubes. 

• Ivory Black
• Titanium White
• Cobalt Blue
• Cadmium Yellow Medium-you may substitute Deep 
• Sap Green or Hookers Green
• Cadmium Red Medium-you may substitute Naphthol Crimson
• Raw Umber
• Burnt Umber 

As you progress, I suggest investing in “artist quality” paints. You will be much happier with your results. 

Painting Surfaces
If you are a first time student, please purchase your canvas after the first class. Returning students should come to class with a painting surface. 

• Stretched canvases- Art stores sell prestretched canvases. Make sure the canvas is stretched evenly and tightly. Canvases must be pre-gessoed. 
• Canvas Boards.

Brushes

• Synthetic brushes-available at Michaels.
  
• Palette knife for mixing paint.

Other Supplies

• Sketch pad-Canson Mixed Media xl pad 7x10 inches. Pad is for fundamental painting lessons, notes and sketching. 
  
• Pen, pencil, eraser
  
• Paper towels
  
• Acrylic brush cleaner-dish soap also works.
  
• Water containers -Two large enough to hold brushes and not fall over.
  
• Small spray bottle.
  
• Samples and/or photos of your work-optional.