Appendix A- Overview of Drawing Materials
- Page ID
- 341288
\( \newcommand{\vecs}[1]{\overset { \scriptstyle \rightharpoonup} {\mathbf{#1}} } \)
\( \newcommand{\vecd}[1]{\overset{-\!-\!\rightharpoonup}{\vphantom{a}\smash {#1}}} \)
\( \newcommand{\id}{\mathrm{id}}\) \( \newcommand{\Span}{\mathrm{span}}\)
( \newcommand{\kernel}{\mathrm{null}\,}\) \( \newcommand{\range}{\mathrm{range}\,}\)
\( \newcommand{\RealPart}{\mathrm{Re}}\) \( \newcommand{\ImaginaryPart}{\mathrm{Im}}\)
\( \newcommand{\Argument}{\mathrm{Arg}}\) \( \newcommand{\norm}[1]{\| #1 \|}\)
\( \newcommand{\inner}[2]{\langle #1, #2 \rangle}\)
\( \newcommand{\Span}{\mathrm{span}}\)
\( \newcommand{\id}{\mathrm{id}}\)
\( \newcommand{\Span}{\mathrm{span}}\)
\( \newcommand{\kernel}{\mathrm{null}\,}\)
\( \newcommand{\range}{\mathrm{range}\,}\)
\( \newcommand{\RealPart}{\mathrm{Re}}\)
\( \newcommand{\ImaginaryPart}{\mathrm{Im}}\)
\( \newcommand{\Argument}{\mathrm{Arg}}\)
\( \newcommand{\norm}[1]{\| #1 \|}\)
\( \newcommand{\inner}[2]{\langle #1, #2 \rangle}\)
\( \newcommand{\Span}{\mathrm{span}}\) \( \newcommand{\AA}{\unicode[.8,0]{x212B}}\)
\( \newcommand{\vectorA}[1]{\vec{#1}} % arrow\)
\( \newcommand{\vectorAt}[1]{\vec{\text{#1}}} % arrow\)
\( \newcommand{\vectorB}[1]{\overset { \scriptstyle \rightharpoonup} {\mathbf{#1}} } \)
\( \newcommand{\vectorC}[1]{\textbf{#1}} \)
\( \newcommand{\vectorD}[1]{\overrightarrow{#1}} \)
\( \newcommand{\vectorDt}[1]{\overrightarrow{\text{#1}}} \)
\( \newcommand{\vectE}[1]{\overset{-\!-\!\rightharpoonup}{\vphantom{a}\smash{\mathbf {#1}}}} \)
\( \newcommand{\vecs}[1]{\overset { \scriptstyle \rightharpoonup} {\mathbf{#1}} } \)
\( \newcommand{\vecd}[1]{\overset{-\!-\!\rightharpoonup}{\vphantom{a}\smash {#1}}} \)
\(\newcommand{\avec}{\mathbf a}\) \(\newcommand{\bvec}{\mathbf b}\) \(\newcommand{\cvec}{\mathbf c}\) \(\newcommand{\dvec}{\mathbf d}\) \(\newcommand{\dtil}{\widetilde{\mathbf d}}\) \(\newcommand{\evec}{\mathbf e}\) \(\newcommand{\fvec}{\mathbf f}\) \(\newcommand{\nvec}{\mathbf n}\) \(\newcommand{\pvec}{\mathbf p}\) \(\newcommand{\qvec}{\mathbf q}\) \(\newcommand{\svec}{\mathbf s}\) \(\newcommand{\tvec}{\mathbf t}\) \(\newcommand{\uvec}{\mathbf u}\) \(\newcommand{\vvec}{\mathbf v}\) \(\newcommand{\wvec}{\mathbf w}\) \(\newcommand{\xvec}{\mathbf x}\) \(\newcommand{\yvec}{\mathbf y}\) \(\newcommand{\zvec}{\mathbf z}\) \(\newcommand{\rvec}{\mathbf r}\) \(\newcommand{\mvec}{\mathbf m}\) \(\newcommand{\zerovec}{\mathbf 0}\) \(\newcommand{\onevec}{\mathbf 1}\) \(\newcommand{\real}{\mathbb R}\) \(\newcommand{\twovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\ctwovec}[2]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\threevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cthreevec}[3]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfourvec}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\fivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{r}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\cfivevec}[5]{\left[\begin{array}{c}#1 \\ #2 \\ #3 \\ #4 \\ #5 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\mattwo}[4]{\left[\begin{array}{rr}#1 \amp #2 \\ #3 \amp #4 \\ \end{array}\right]}\) \(\newcommand{\laspan}[1]{\text{Span}\{#1\}}\) \(\newcommand{\bcal}{\cal B}\) \(\newcommand{\ccal}{\cal C}\) \(\newcommand{\scal}{\cal S}\) \(\newcommand{\wcal}{\cal W}\) \(\newcommand{\ecal}{\cal E}\) \(\newcommand{\coords}[2]{\left\{#1\right\}_{#2}}\) \(\newcommand{\gray}[1]{\color{gray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\lgray}[1]{\color{lightgray}{#1}}\) \(\newcommand{\rank}{\operatorname{rank}}\) \(\newcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\col}{\text{Col}}\) \(\renewcommand{\row}{\text{Row}}\) \(\newcommand{\nul}{\text{Nul}}\) \(\newcommand{\var}{\text{Var}}\) \(\newcommand{\corr}{\text{corr}}\) \(\newcommand{\len}[1]{\left|#1\right|}\) \(\newcommand{\bbar}{\overline{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bhat}{\widehat{\bvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\bperp}{\bvec^\perp}\) \(\newcommand{\xhat}{\widehat{\xvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\vhat}{\widehat{\vvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\uhat}{\widehat{\uvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\what}{\widehat{\wvec}}\) \(\newcommand{\Sighat}{\widehat{\Sigma}}\) \(\newcommand{\lt}{<}\) \(\newcommand{\gt}{>}\) \(\newcommand{\amp}{&}\) \(\definecolor{fillinmathshade}{gray}{0.9}\)Basic Drawing Materials
The following materials are essential for this book's practical exercises and drawing projects. They have been carefully selected to enhance your artistic practice. Please note that you may need to order more as needed.
• Sketchbook (min 8x10 inches)
• Drawing Pad (Mixed Media) 18x24 inches, 80lb (ideal for ink, graphite, charcoal, colored
pencils, and gouache)
• Watercolor Pad (11x14 inches), ideal for watercolor/pencils.
• Pastel Paper Pad (assorted colors), ideal for Chalk Pastels.
• Graphite Pencils - Set of 6 minimum (range from 2H to 6B)
• Mechanical Pencil (0.5 mm) with extra lead refills
• Ebony Design or Generals Layout Pencil
• Drawing Pen Set, black, assorted sizes, Set of 4-6, at least 1 black ultra-fine (i.e., sharpie).
• Charcoal Pencil Set, size HB, 2B, 6B, White Chalk
• Erasers: White, Gum Arabic, Kneadable, Eraser Pencil/Pen (refillable)
• Calligraphy Media:
• Japanese Calligraphy Brushes – used with India ink
• Calligraphy Pens with Nibs – used with India ink
• Calligraphy pens – disposable
• Set of synthetic brushes (chalk pastel and/or watercolor)
• Pencil Sharpener (metal)
• Sandpaper Block
• Blending Stumps, assorted sizes.
• Ruler, 18-inches, metal, non-slip.
• Toolbox or Pencil Bag: Make sure you can fit all your drawing materials in your storage box or
bag.
Special Projects
Several of the projects will require you to explore other drawing media. Choose at least 2-3 options from the list below:
• India Ink (black): This material is applied with calligraphic brushes or nibbed pens.
• Watercolor Pencils: Artist quality. assorted set of 12 colors or more, brush required (synthetic)
• Colored Pencils: Artist quality, assorted set of 24 colors minimum, and a blending pencil
• Chalk Pastels (soft/hard): Artist quality, assorted set of 12, including white, black, and neutrals
• Oil Pastels: Artist quality, assorted set of 12, including white, black, and neutrals. Use with a
colorless blender or odorless turpentine.
• Alcohol Marker Set: Assorted colors, sizes, and brush tips are available. This media may be used
with colored pencils.
*Optional Materials
These are some optional materials you can add to your toolbox as needed.
• Eraser Shield
• Colorless Blender Pencils
• Artist Cutting blade/knife
• Drawing Fixative (21703-1003)
• Portfolio Bag: This is optional but well worth it. A waterproof portfolio is ideal for storing,
protecting, filing, or transporting artwork. It should have a carry strap and be slightly larger than
your drawing board.
• Drawing Board: The board should fit your largest drawing paper and come with clips or use 1-
inch Binder clips (min. 4-6, Size 1-inch).
Art Suppliers
Shop around for the best deals. Check out the local and online art supply stores listed below.
Local Stores
Here is a suggested list of in-store purchase art suppliers; however, there may be other stores in your area.
Always shop around for the best deals.
• Michaels Craft Store
• Hobby Lobby
• Allards Art Store
• JoAnns
Online Stores
Here is a suggested list of suppliers that can be found online; however, there are many others, so it is best
to shop around and compare prices and delivery options before buying.