Materials and Supply List

To ensure a successful learning experience at The Art Academy, please make sure your child has ALL the items listed below.

The art supplies listed below can be purchased as a kit at the art supply store Wet Paint, 1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul, at a discounted rate. Their staff is very familiar with our program and is very well informed about art materials and their use.

Please make sure that your child brings 2 snacks to each class. Each 3 hour class will have 2 scheduled break periods for bathroom breaks and snack times.

Advanced Drawing and Painting Supplies

• 1 – 2H pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• Pink Pearl eraser
• FW Antelope Brown Ink
• Crow quill pen nib Hunt #107 and small pen holder
• Crow quill pen nib #512 and large pen holder
• Prang Oval 8 watercolor set
• Loew Cornell Plastic palette round 10 well
• Synthetic #4 round watercolor brush
• Synthetic ½" round watercolor brush
• M. Graham 15ml. Raw Umber
• Strathmore 9”x12” 100 sheet, 50 lb sketch book
• One of each of the following Prismacolor colored pencils: White, Peach, Yellow Ochre, Dark Brown, and Slate

Household Items

• Shoebox or Tackle box to hold art supplies
• Roll of Paper Towels (to be left at classroom). Continuing students need to bring a new roll every session.

Materials and Supply List

The art supplies listed below can be purchased as a kit at the art supply store Wet Paint, 1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul, at a discounted rate.

If you are unable to purchase all the art supplies listed below by the first class, don’t worry. The instructor can loan you supplies for that lesson.

Traditional Drawing and Painting Supplies

• 1 – 2H pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• Dr. Ph Martin's Black Star Hicarb waterproof India ink
• Crow quill pen nib Hunt #107 and small pen holder
• Crow quill pen nib #512 and large pen holder
• Prang Oval 8 watercolor set
• Loew Cornell Plastic palette round 10 well
• Synthetic #4 round watercolor brush
• Synthetic ½" round watercolor brush
• AA Multimedia Sketch 8.5” x 11”
• Phano China Marker Red
• Phano China Marker Blue
• Pigma Micron 01 Black
• Pigma Micron 03 Black
• Pigma Micron 08 Black
• Pentel Hybrid Technica Pen 0.3
• Pentel Hybrid Technica Pen 0.5
• Pentel Hybrid Technica Pen 0.8
• Pitt Artpen Fine Black
• Pitt Artpen Brush Black
• Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen Brush Black
• Faber-Castell Pitt Artist Pen >>Big Brush<< Black
• Factis Black 18 Eraser

Household Items

• Shoebox or Tackle box to hold art supplies
• Roll of Paper Towels (to be left at classroom). Continuing students need to bring a new roll every session.

Materials and Supply List

The art supplies listed below can be purchased as a kit at the art supply store Wet Paint, 1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul, at a discounted rate.

If you are unable to purchase all the art supplies listed below by the first class, don’t worry. The instructor can loan you supplies for that lesson.

Renaissance Drawing and Painting Supplies

• 1 – 4H pencil
• 1 – 2H pencil
• Pencil sharpener
• Kneaded eraser
• Pink Pearl eraser
• Dr. Ph Martin's Black Star Hicarb waterproof India ink
• FW Burnt Umber waterproof drawing ink
• Crow quill pen nib Hunt #107 and small pen holder
• Crow quill pen nib #512 and large pen holder
• M. Graham 15 ml. Burnt Umber
• Synthetic #4 round watercolor brush
• Synthetic ½" round watercolor brush
• Strathmore 9”x12” 100 sheet, 50 lb sketch book
• HB charcoal pencil
• White charcoal pencil
• The Practice and Science of Drawing by Harold Speed, Dover publications

Household Items

• Shoebox or Tackle box to hold art supplies
• Roll of Paper Towels (to be left at classroom). Continuing students need to bring a new roll every session.

Materials and Supply List

The art supplies listed below can be purchased as a kit at the art supply store Wet Paint, 1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul, at a discounted rate. Please purchase Gamblin oil paints. Do not buy student grade paints.   This oil painting kit is an investment and will last for many years.

Required Paint

• Gamblin Titanium White, 150 ml tube
• Gamblin Portland Grey Light
• Gamblin Portland Grey Medium
• Gamblin Portland Grey Deep
• Gamblin Ivory Black
• 3 Sets of 3 – 9”x12” canvas boards (for a total of 9 boards)

Brushes, Mediums, etc.
(If you have purchased oil painting supplies for our Traditional Drawing and Painting or Renaissance Drawing and Painting Techniques and Beyond classes you should already have these brushes and mediums)

• Silver Bristion round #0 (or equivalent)
• Signet round bristle brushes, #0, 2, 4, 6 (or equivalent)
• Signet filbert brushes, #1, 2, 4, 6 (or equivalent)
• Signet flat brushes, # 2, 4, 6 (or equivalent)
• Richeson watercolor brush, #1 (or equivalent)
• Richeson watercolor brush, #0 (or equivalent)
• M. Graham Walnut Alkyd Medium, 4 oz.
• “The Masters” Brush Cleaner #101
• Richeson 36×36 cm brush mat or any other brush holder
• Richeson #894 palette knife
• 1 pint Gamsol

Household Items

• Shoebox or Tackle box to hold art supplies
• Roll of Paper Towels (to be left at classroom). Bring a new roll every session.
• 3 small jars with tight fitting lids

Materials and Supply List

The art supplies listed below can be purchased at Wet Paint, 1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul. Some household items will help round out your needs.

If you are unable to purchase all the art supplies listed below by the first class, don’t worry. Pencils, erasers, and paper are all the materials needed for the first drawing lesson.

Basic Drawing and Painting Supplies (can be purchased at Wet Paint)
• 1 – 2H pencil
• 1 – H pencil
• Pencil sharpener
• Kneaded eraser
• Pink Pearl eraser
• Faber-Castell STIK eraser
• Micron Pigma Pen set of 8 (005, 01, 02, 03, 05, 08, and also includes the Pigma Brush and Pigma Graphic pens)
• Strathmore 9"x12" 100 sheet, 50 lb sketchbook or equivalent
• Jack Richeson 9"x12" tracing paper pad
• FREEHAND FIGURE DRAWING FOR ILLUSTRATORS – Mastering the Art of Drawing from Memory, by David H. Ross, published by Watson Guptill.

Household Items
• Shoebox or Tackle box to hold art supplies
• Roll of Paper Towels (to be left at classroom). Continuing students need to bring a new roll every session.

Materials and Supply List

The art supplies listed below can be purchased as a kit at the art supply store Wet Paint, 1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul, at a discounted rate. This oil painting kit is an investment and will last for many years.

Oil Painting Supplies
We suggest Gamblin oil paints, but Norma, La Franc, Sennelier, Winsor and Newton, Holbein, M. Graham, Old Holland, Willamsburg and Rembrandt are also acceptable. Please do not buy student grade paints.

• Titanium White, 150 ml tube
• Cadmium Yellow Light
• Yellow Ochre
• Raw Umber
• Venetian Red or English Red Light
• Alizarin Crimson Permanent
• Cadmium Red Light
• Ultramarine Blue
• Viridian
• Ivory Black
• Portland Grey Medium
• Transparent Earth Yellow
• Transparent Earth Orange
• Silver Bristion Round #0 (or equivalent)
• Signet round bristle brushes, #0. 2. 4. 6 (or equivalent)
• Signet filbert brushes, #1. 2. 4. 6 (or equivalent)
• Signet flat brushes, #2. 4. 6 (or equivalent)
• Richeson watercolor brush, #1 (or equivalent)
• Richeson watercolor brush, #0 (or equivalent)
• M. Graham Walnut Alkyd Medium, 4 oz.
• "The Masters" Brush Cleaner #101
• Richeson 36×36 cm brush mat or any other brush holder
• Richeson #894 palette knife
• Fredrix Oil Primed Linen Canvas Board 11×14

Household Items

• Shoebox or Tackle box to hold art supplies
• Roll of Paper Towels (to be left at classroom). Continuing students need to bring a new roll every session.

Materials and Supply List

The art supplies listed below can be purchased as a kit at the art supply store Wet Paint, 1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul, at a discounted rate. This oil painting kit is an investment and will last for many years.

Oil Painting Supplies, We strongly suggest Gamblin oil paints ~37ml Tubes
• Titanium White
• Hansa Yellow Medium
• Yellow Ochre
• Raw Umber
• Venetian Red
• Alizarin Crimson Permanent
• Napthol Red
• Pthalo Geen
• Ultramarine Blue
• Mars Black
• Silver Bristlon round #1, 2 (or equivalent)
• Signet round bristle brushes, #2, 4 (or equivalent)
• Signet filbert brushes, #1, 5 (or equivalent)
• Snap! Synthetic white long handle brushes, #0, 2 (or equivalent)
• M. Graham Walnut Alkyd Medium, 4 oz.
• “The Masters” Brush Cleaner #101
• Richeson #894 palette knife
• Fredrix Oil Primed Linen Canvas Board 11×14
• Gamsol, 2oz.

Household Items
• Shoebox or Tackle box to hold art supplies
• Roll of Paper Towels (to be left at classroom). Bring a new roll every session.
• 2 small jars with tight fitting lids
Optional Items
• Brush holder
• Oil Paintings Techniques and Materials by Harold Speed, Dover Publications
• Transparent Earth Yellow
• Transparent Earth Orange

Materials and Supply List

The art supplies listed below can be purchased as a kit at the art supply store Wet Paint, 1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul, at a discounted rate. This oil painting kit is an investment and will last for many years.

Oil Painting Supplies
We suggest Gamblin oil paints, but Sennelier, Winsor and Newton,  M. Graham, Old Holland, Willamsburg and Rembrandt are also acceptable. Please do not buy student grade paints.

• Titanium White, 150 ml tube
• Cadmium Yellow Light
• Yellow Ochre
• Raw Sienna
• Raw Umber
• Venetian Red or English Red Light
• Alizarin Crimson Permanent
• Cadmium Red Light
• Ultramarine Blue
• Viridian
• Ivory Black
• Portland Grey Medium
• Transparent Earth Yellow
• Transparent Earth Orange
• Asphaltum
• Silver Bristion round #0 (or equivalent)
• Signet round bristle brushes, #0, 2, 4, 6 (or equivalent)
• Signet filbert brushes, #1, 2, 4, 6 (or equivalent)
• Signet flat brushes, # 2, 4, 6 (or equivalent)
• Richeson watercolor brush, #1 (or equivalent)
• Richeson watercolor brush, #0 (or equivalent)
• M. Graham Walnut Alkyd Medium, 4 oz.
• “The Masters” Brush Cleaner #101
• Richeson 36×36 cm brush mat or any other brush holder
• Richeson #894 palette knife
• Fredrix Oil Primed Linen Canvas Board 11×14

Household Items
• Shoebox or Tackle box to hold art supplies
• Roll of Paper Towels (to be left at classroom). Bring a new roll every session.

Drawing and Painting from the Live Model

PENCIL SUPPLY LIST

The art supplies listed below can be purchased as a kit at the art supplies store Wet Paint, 1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul, at a discounted rate.
If You Are Working In Pencil:
• Paper (wrapped flat with cardboard backing) = Stonehedge Paper, 1 large sheet of each Color = Cream, Fawn, Pearl Grey, Kraft, Natural, Pale Blue, Warm White
• Lead Pencils = Derwent 8H, 6H, 4H, 2H, H, F, HB, 2 of each
• 2 – General’s White Charcoal Pencils
• Kneaded Eraser
• Alvin Vinyl Eraser
• Tuff Stuff Eraser Stick
• MONO Zero Elastomer Eraser
• Dry Clean Pad (Drafting Eraser Bag)
• Pencil Sharpener = Alvin Kum Long Point Sharpener (2 way sharpener) #AS2KM
• Sandpaper Block
• Art Alternatives ¾" Masking Tape
• Eraser Shield

Other Items
• Cosmetic Wedge Makeup Sponges available at a drugstore or Target.
• Razor Blade or Utility Knife
• Tupperware Container with lid to hold your Sandpaper Block
• Shoebox or Tackle box to hold art supplies
• Drawing Board. Approximate Size: 12” x 18”. A piece of Masonite or plywood works well for this
• Roll of Paper Towels (to be left at classroom). Continuing students need to bring a new roll every session

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CHARCOAL SUPPLY LIST

The art supplies listed below can be purchased as a kit at the art supplies store Wet Paint, 1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul, at a discounted rate.
If You Are Working In Charcoal or Painting in Oil:
• Paper (wrapped flat with cardboard backing) = Canson Mi-Teintes, 1 large sheet of each Color Paper = Oyster, Sand, Felt Grey
• Charcoal = Nitram Academie Fusians Charcoal = 1 box of each: Medium and Hard.
• 2 Kneadable Erasers
• Nitram Sharpening Bloc
• General’s White Charcoal Sticks; Package of 4
• Art Alternatives ¾” Masking Tape
• Krylon Workable Fixatif #1306

Please Note: If you are doing a preliminary working drawing for an oil painting the above fixative is great. However, if you are doing a finished extended charcoal consider getting Lascaux Fine Art Fixative. It’s completely clear – the best there is.

Other Items
• Cosmetic Wedge Makeup Sponges available at a drugstore or Target.
• Tupperware Container with lid to hold your Sandpaper Block
• Shoebox or Tackle box to hold art supplies
• rawing Board. Approximate Size: 24” x 26”. A piece of Masonite or Plywood works well for this.
• Roll of Paper Towels (to be left at classroom). Continuing students need to bring a new roll every session

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OIL SUPPLY LIST
Please buy only Natural Pigments Rublev Oil Paints:

For Underpainting:
• Cyprus Umber Light
• Lead White No. 1

For Overpaintng (Coloring):
• Natural Black Oxide
• Orange Ochre
• Venetian Red
• Blue Ridge Ochre

• Silver Bristion round #0 (or equivalent)
• Signet round bristle brushes, #0, 2, 4, 6 (or equivalent)
• Signet filbert brushes, #1, 2, 4, 6 (or equivalent)
• Signet flat brushes, # 2, 4, 6 (or equivalent)
• Richeson watercolor brush, #1 (or equivalent)
• Richeson watercolor brush, #0 (or equivalent)
• Rublev Refined Linseed oil 8 oz
• Rublev Oleogel 50ml
• “The Masters” Brush Cleaner #101
• Richeson 36×36 cm brush mat or any other brush holder
• Richeson #894 palette knife
• Natural Pigments ARTEFEX ALLINPANEL oil-primed extra-fine linen 16” x 20” ACM panel

Household Items
• Shoebox or Tackle box to hold art supplies
• Roll of Paper Towels (to be left at classroom). Bring a new roll every session.

Materials and Supply List

The art supplies listed below can be purchased as a kit at the art supply store Wet Paint, 1684 Grand Ave., St. Paul, at a discounted rate.

If you are unable to purchase all the art supplies listed below by the first class, don’t worry. The instructor can loan your child supplies for that lesson.

Drawing and Painting Supplies

• 1 – 2H pencil
• Kneaded eraser
• Dr. Ph Martin's Black Star Hicarb waterproof India ink
• Crow quill pen nib Hunt #107 and small pen holder
• Crow quill pen nib #512 and large pen holder
• Prang Oval 8 watercolor set
• Loew Cornell Plastic palette round 10 well
• Synthetic #4 round watercolor brush
• Synthetic ½" round watercolor brush
• AA Multimedia Sketch 8.5" x 11"
• Phano China Marker Red
• Phano China Marker Blue
• Pigma Micron 01 Black
• Pigma Micron 03 Black
• Pigma Micron 08 Black
• Pentel Hybrid Technica Pen 0.3
• Pentel Hybrid Technica Pen 0.5
• Pentel Hybrid Technica Pen 0.8
• Pitt Artpen Fine Black
• Pitt Artpen Brush Black
• Factis Black 18 Eraser

Household Items:

• Shoebox or Tackle box to hold art supplies
• Roll of Paper Towels (to be left at classroom). Continuing students need to bring a new roll every session.