Supply List
8 by 10-inch Canvases
Watercolor Paper
- Instead of painting on canvases, you can paint on 140 lb watercolor paper such as this.
Brush Sets such as this or this.
Acrylic Paints such as this, this, or this.
- You’ll want a relatively large tube of white as it’s often mixed with other colors.
- You can also use washable paints. Washable paints are generally more transparent than acrylic paints so you’ll probably need to apply more layers of paint to achieve the same effect. But for educational purposes, they will be just fine.
Paint Palette
Cup of Water to Wash Brushes
- You can use a regular drinking cup or a specialty brush washer such as this or this.
Hair dryer to dry your canvas in between layers.
Round cookie cutters, bowls, and cups in various sizes to assist with drawing a circle.
Pencil and eraser for sketching your drawing before painting.
Old clothes or an apron to protect your clothing while painting.
A tablecloth or silicone painting mat to protect your table from acrylic paint.
An inexpensive acrylic painting kit such as this is great for gift-giving.
