18x24” pad of newsprint
18x24” pad of drawing paper (i.e. Strathmore
400)
assortment of pencils
(2B, 4B, HB,6B)
stick of graphite
charcoal pencil---soft
vine
charcoal---several sticks---soft
compressed charcoal 3
sticks, medium (#3) and soft (#1 and #2)
conte crayons----
brown or sienna and white
kneadable eraser, pink
pearl or art gum eraser
drugstore variety felt
tip pen
black, washable India
ink and artist’s pen holder, assorted nibs OR
inexpensive technical
rolling ball black ink pens (pentel, tombo, pilot etc.) in a variety of nib sizes
inexpensive medium sized
round water color brush
plastic containers for
water
Assortment of 12 or more inexpensive color
oil pastels (i.e. cray pas)
scissors or x-acto knife
ruler
push-pins AND masking tape
Artbin or tacklebox to hold art supplies
Envelope style, inexpensive portfolio WITH A
HANDLE
Optional:
stubs for blending
1 large sheet of drawing
paper at least 6ft x 3 ft.
This is NOT a complete list of stores in the area. Show your student ID for a discount.
UTRECHT’S 13th & I, Washington, D.C 202-898-0555
Hours: M-F 9-7 Sa 10-6 Su 12-5
PLAZA ART
Hours: M-F 9-7 Sa 9-6 Su 12-5
PEARL 3528 S. Jefferson St., Falls church, VA 703-820-8990
Hours: M-Sa 10-9 Su 11:30-6
Total Crafts, AC Moore and Michaels craft stores carry a limited range of art supplies as well.