Art Supplies & Links
We recommend keeping it simple and fun! Don't stress out over the color paint and brushes, because this is beginners art intended for you to connect, create & laugh together. Use what you have on hand. If you want some recommendations take a look below. I can teach you how to blend just a 5 recommended colors (that are similar to CMYK process colors used by printers) can be blended to achieve any color! For our acrylic canvas painting lessons you only need a larger brush (even 1" foam brushes will work) and a smaller round brush for details. With other surfaces like glass, ceramic and stone I suggest multi-surface acrylic paints and a small detail brush (but you could even dot paint on with both sides of a pencil! See our blog for tips on making your own watercolor inks and other tips!
Paints
These acrylic paints are optional. You can make any painting your own using the colors you have and love!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9WM69O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
https://www.michaels.com/craft-smart-multisurface-premium-paint/10371079.html?productsource=PDPRV
These acrylic paints are optional. You can make any painting your own using the colors you have and love!
- CANVAS: any bottled or tubes of acrylics (We suggest CMYK process colors & white to be mixed to get all colors!)
- OTHER SURFACES: For glass, wood, ceramic or stone use Multi-Surface Acrylics: Bright Blue ("C"), Fuschia or Magenta ("M"), Canary or Bight Yellow ("Y"), Black ("K") and White
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I9WM69O/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
https://www.michaels.com/craft-smart-multisurface-premium-paint/10371079.html?productsource=PDPRV
Brushes
You only really need two or three craft/hobby paint brushes:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZAPF6P/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AQY5A0BJMDC0R
https://www.michaels.com/black-taklon-oval-wash-variety-brushes-super-value-pack-by-craft-smart/10514954.html
You only really need two or three craft/hobby paint brushes:
- 3/4" Flat brush for acrylics (or close to that size for washes and larger areas)
- #2 - #6 Round brush
- Fine Liner
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZAPF6P/ref=crt_ewc_title_dp_5?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=AQY5A0BJMDC0R
https://www.michaels.com/black-taklon-oval-wash-variety-brushes-super-value-pack-by-craft-smart/10514954.html
Surfaces/Substrates
The surface will be designated by the project you select and can be found around your home or outdoors, the grocery or hobby store and ordered online
https://www.amazon.com/boards-canvas/b/ref=dp_bc_aui_C_3?ie=UTF8&node=12896211
https://www.michaels.com/canvas-panel-value-pack-necessities-by-artists-loft-/M10226520.html?dwvar_M10226520_size=16%22%20x%2020%22&dwvar_M10226520_color=White
The surface will be designated by the project you select and can be found around your home or outdoors, the grocery or hobby store and ordered online
- Canvas (or heavy watercolor paper) - for ZOOM Art Parties keep it small 12" x 12" , 9" x 12" or 11" x 14"
- White Coffee, Tea or Cocoa Cup
- Wine Glass, Beer Mug
- Terra Cotta or Ceramic Pot & Plant
- Rocks, Stones n' Sticks
https://www.amazon.com/boards-canvas/b/ref=dp_bc_aui_C_3?ie=UTF8&node=12896211
https://www.michaels.com/canvas-panel-value-pack-necessities-by-artists-loft-/M10226520.html?dwvar_M10226520_size=16%22%20x%2020%22&dwvar_M10226520_color=White