Art and the Visual Image with Mary Blue

Art Supply List
A comprehensive list of artist kit to help you set up a studio 
​or add creativity out of the blue
This information will help you consider the materials used to create work - part of an artists’ practice. Explore them and stay open to possibilities.  
 
Considering the varied skill levels of the participants, I have created a layered approach to cater to your needs:
 
BEGINNER:
  • General household items
  • Paper
  • Pencil
  • Markers
  • Pens
  • Pastel
  • Watercolour set
  • Etc.
 
INTERMEDIATE:
You may consider investing in some decent quality materials to round out your studio. 
Please click here to see the suggested list.  
 
ADVANCED:
You most likely already have lots of supplies so you might want to choose some really lovely quality supplies to practice with, you deserve it.  
Please click here to see the suggested list.
 
Remember you can always access the supply lists in the welcome page at www.thebankeye.org/marybluewelcomepage
 
GENERAL OVERVIEW OF THE ITEMS YOU WILL NEED:

  • Paper
a sketchbook for beginners or for more advanced, try Fabriano cold press or other high-quality paper: experiment with different types

  • Willow Charcoal Sticks
A box of 24 medium sticks

  • Jet Black India ink waterproof ink
30 ml

  • Assortment of 6 sable brushes
Try different styles -flat, filbert and round

  • Assortment of 6 bristle brushes
Try different styles -flat, filbert and round

  • Acrylic paint set
With at least 12 colours or for more - Advanced: you can use a paint set of 36 or more

  • Gesso
Used to prime a canvas or panel and provides a nice surface to work on. It is un-necessary if you buy pre-primed canvas.  You can always paint gesso on a piece of paper and use that as a surface to work on.

  • Set of Pastels
Box of 12

  • Graphite Stick
 
  • Small shallow box
For Joseph Cornell’s episode

  • Found objects
For Joseph Cornell’s episode: bits of string, a cork, small things

  • Black Ink for Printing
Or make your own ink with blackberries, beets, etc.

  • Ink Tray
 
  • Brayer
Or make your own ink dauber out of muslin or fabric
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