in studio

Class Materials: From Sketchbook to Canvas (Acrylic)

instructor: ursula maser

I would like to emphasize that students bring supplies that they already have and not need to go and buy…let’s get to know the supplies we already own as much as possible!

  • Sketchbook - 8.5”x11” size, heavier weight mixed media paper is best. Buy a sketchbook that can handle some paint!

  • 1-2 canvas or wood panels. Size of students choice. (I will be painting a 16 x 20 canvas as a demo)

  • Ruler

  • Pencil and eraser

  • Charcoal pencil

  • 3-4 Reference pictures or magazine clippings that inspire the student.

  • Glue stick

  • Paintbrushes. Assorted sizes. I would recommend synthetic rounds and flats in sizes 0, 2, 4, 6. Bring what you have and are comfortable with.

  • Wet palette or 9 x13” Tupperware with tight fitting lid

  • Palette paper or parchment baking paper

  • Washi tape or low tack painters tape

  • Water spray bottle

  • Paper towel or baby wipes

  • Container for water

  • Acrylic paint in primary colours: please be encouraged to bring the colours you already have! But as a guide, I would highly recommend buying the best quality you can afford, it is better to buy just a few primary colours in quality paint and learn to mix than to buy a large range of colours. I use Golden Heavy Body Acrylics. If Golden Acrylics are out of your price range, I would recommend Liquitex Basics line of student grade acrylic paint. Suggested colors:

    • Titanium White

    • Cadmium Red or Quinacridone Red

    • Quinacridone Magenta

    • Cadmium Yellow light

    • Yellow Ochre

    • Ultramarine Blue

    • Phthalo Blue

    • Cerulean Blue

    • Burnt Sienna

    • Raw or Burnt Umber

Optional:

  • Dry Media supplies that you have on hand that you might like to take some time to explore sketching with. Examples could be coloured pencils, water soluble pencils, markers, charcoal or pastels.

  • Spray final fixative. I recommend SpectraFix Pastel Fixative. Link to recommended: https://opusartsupplies.com/products/spectrafix-pastel-fixative-spray-12oz?_pos=1&_psq=spectrafix&_ss=e&_v=1.0