In order to participate fully in this course, you need to have the supplies found in the Materials List. Aim to have them by the 2nd class to receive your first grade of the term.

Paper 

  • 18″ x 24″ newsprint drawing pad
  • 18″ x 24″ white drawing pad, 80 lb. thickness or higher
  • 18″ x 24″ Strathmore brand toned gray “sketchbook” pad, 24 sheets
  • 24″ x 36″ glassine, 6 sheets (fold each in half to 18″ x 24″ to transport flat) 4 single sheets black “Canson Mi-Tientes”, appx. 19″ x 25″
  • 6″ x 6″ or 6″ x 8″ black spiral or bound sketchbook or similar size 

Pencils & related tools

  • 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B graphite pencils
  • 8B woodless pencil
  • 9B Lyra graphite crayon
  • Shading/blending stump
  • Sandpaper block
  • Chamois 
  • Pack of Windsor Newton vine charcoal 
  • 3-4 sticks cheap synthetic charcoal, such as Heritage (pack) or Alphacolor black
  • HB Conté crayons: approximately 4 sanguine, 4 black, and 4 white
  • HB Conté pencils: 1 each in sanguine, black, and white
  • Small box of Alphacolor Pastel 
  • Erasers: White plastic, Kneaded, General’s or Tuff Stuff eraser stick holder, Mono Zero 
  • Black writing ink pen with soluble black ink (not permanent or waterproof)
  • Black Tombow water-based dual brush marker or equivalent
  • Black Sharpie fine point
  • Any small, soft cheap paintbrush for shading soluble pen drawings in sketchbook 
  • Round stick holder (eraser insets included) 

Miscellaneous 

  • Can of pastel/charcoal fixative or budget option of old-fashioned, stiff-hold hair spray 
  • 23” × 26” plastic clipboard
  • 12” wooden mannequin, male or female
  • Inexpensive portfolio or folder large enough for 18″ x 24″ homework

Art Supply Stores Online / In Person

  • Artist & Craftsman Supply
    • 307 2nd Street, Brooklyn, New York
    • 761 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, New York
    • 1449 Broadway, Brooklyn, New York
    • 34-09 Queens Blvd, Long Island City, New York
  • Blick
    • 41 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn
    • 1-5 Bond Street, NYC
    • 237 W 23rd St, NYC
    • 148 Lafayette St, NYC
    • 650 6th Ave, NYC
    • 21 East 13th Street, NYC
    • 536 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn
    • 261 West 125th Street, New York,  NY  10027
  • W.C. Art Supply
    • 351 Jay St, Brooklyn