Supplies.

Paints.

 

We work with high quality tempera paints. 
The paints that we are using now are: Blick Studio Series tempera https://www.dickblick.com/
Brands we recommend

  • Blick Studio Series tempera

  • Lascaux (more expensive) 

  • Do not buy Renaissance paint

 

Brushes.

 

Natural bristle watercolor or gouache brushes.
Brands recommended:  

  • Isabey brushes. (Best) Very good pointed brushes with excellent color reserve. Number 6234 #000 #1 #3

  • Loew-Cornell 7000 Round (less expensive) #5 #10 #14 

  • Yarka (less expensive) #10 #8 #6

 

Paper.

 

Misc.

 

Paper choice: printing paper Wausau Exact vellum, 80-lb, 20" X 26". You can buy any other kind of paper you like in an art store but make sure it is not too grainy or overly smooth (Recommended 80-lb Vellum, 20" x 26", or 22" x 28".)

Can be found in printing supply houses.

 

  • Ice-cube tray

  • Plastic palette

  • 2 plastic jars for rinsing brushes

  • rags or Kleenex

  • A knife to dish up paint

  • A plastic bag or saran wrap to keep your ice cube tray moist during the night

  • Wall Board: called "celotex" on the West Coast.