A recommended ART specific book list to inspire and support your budding artist!
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A recommended ART specific book list to inspire and support teen artists!
Extensive Art Supply Lists Organized by Elementary, Middle, and High School Levels
Paper- white + colored + black
*Recommended Brand: Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper (heavy-weight)
Watercolor paper (9x12 inches)
Pencil/Eraser/Sharpener
Crayons
Washable Markers
Faber-Castell Blendable Oil Pastels in Durable Storage Case
Gel Pens
Kwik stix
Colored pencils
Painters tape and/or washi tape
Scissors
Ruler
Compass
Washable Watercolor Pan Set
Washable Tempera paints
Watercolor + Generic paint brushes- Various sizes, rounds, flats
Stickers (your faves)
Glue Stick/Paste
White School Glue (option)
Collage Ephemera-can be up-cycled for example, magazines, wrapping paper, greeting cards, fabrics, felt, etc
Fun extras: googly eyes, felt shapes/pieces, fuzzy pipe cleaners
Misc. Household items:
-Apron
-paper towels/cup for water
-table cover
-"circle maker"- a lid or bowl to trace (various sizes as required)
Optional but fun!
-glitter paint
Art Display items:
for mounting art: black or color sulfite paper (18x24 inches, cut to size)
Table-top easels, 6-pack is a great idea
Drawing Paper- white + colored+ black (9x12 inches)
*Recommended Brand: Tru-Ray Sulphite Construction Paper (heavy weight)
Watercolor paper (9x12)
Pencil OR Sketching Pencil Set
Kneaded Eraser/Sharpener
Markers- Your choice
Colored pencils
Gel Pens
Oil Pastels
Paint Pens
Permanent markers (any colors) Medium point
Fine Point Black permanent pen
Glue Stick/Paste
White School Glue
Mod Podge (Pour bottle glossy or matte) 2 oz. bottle okay
Foam brush (1"-2")
Scissors
Ruler
Painters tape
Compass
Watercolor Pan paint set
Watercolor + Generic paint brushes- Various sizes, rounds, flats
Tempera Paints or Acrylic Paints
Paint palette
Stencils
Stickers (optional)
Stamps/pad
Collage Ephemera-can be up-cycled for example, magazines, wrapping paper, greeting cards, fabrics, felt, etc
Misc. Household items:
-paper towels/cup for water
-table cover
-"circle maker"- a lid (various sizes as required) or bowl to trace
-Apron (optional)
Art Display items:
for mounting art: black or color sulfite paper (18x24 inches, cut to size)
Table-top easels, 6-pack is a great idea
Free-standing easel/s
Heavy-Duty 140-lb weight art journal. *Spiral Bound is nice because it lays flat.
Drawing Paper- white/black (9x12, 12X 18 inches)
Watercolor paper-140lb (9x12)
Heavy-weight paper like Bristol
Canvas Board or Stretched (any size)
Pencil OR Sketching Pencil Set
Kneaded Eraser/Sharpener
Colored pencils
Paint Sticks (water and/or non-water soluable)
Oil Pastels
Charcoal vine or compressed
Water-based Dual-Point markers (i.e. Tombow)
Paint Pens (multi-colors +black+ metallics )
Permanent markers (colors +black)
Watercolor Pan paint set
Watercolor + Generic paint brushes- Various sizes, rounds, flats
Stencils
Acrylic Paints
Paint palette
Collage Ephemera-can be up-cycled for example, magazines, wrapping paper, greeting cards, fabrics, felt, etc
Glue Stick/Paste
White School Glue
Mod Podge (Pour bottle glossy or matte) 2 oz. bottle okay
Foam brush (1"-2")
Painters tape
Scissors
Ruler (12" or 18")
Compass
Misc. Household items:
-paper towels/cup for water/table cover
Art Display items:
for mounting art: black or color sulfite paper (18x24 inches, cut to size)
Table-top easels, 6-pack is a great idea
Free-standing easel/s