Still Life Pastel

PAINTING WITH PASTELS SUPPLY LIST

Students will need the following items for class. Good sources are – www.dickblick.com, www.jerrysartarama.com, www.cheapjoes.com, Amazon

Student Supply List – Painting with Pastels

Shop apron or old shirt to keep your clothes clean
Paper Towels, terry-cloth shop towel, baby wipes (optional)
Kneaded rubber eraser
#2 Pencil
9 X 12 Sketchbook or similar size
Canson Mi-Tientes pastel paper in pad or 2 large sheets in light colors
Small set of Nu Pastels in assorted colors – bring if you have some. I can share mine.
Small cheap bristle brush ½” to 1”
90% rubbing alcohol (70% will work, just takes longer to dry) (not everyone needs to buy it as you can share with a friend)
Drawing board or sheet 3/16” foam board 16X20” or larger (I have cardboard available if needed)
Dry pastels of Medium or Soft hardness (1/2 stick set gives you more colors) PASTELS MUST BE DRY PASTELS – NO OIL PASTELS PLEASE –
Recommended pastel sets – Rembrandt, Unison or Sennelier (Rembrandt 1/2 stick 10 pc. set can be bought for 17.96 from www.jerrysartarama.com) MUNGYO MAKES A DECENT STUDENT SET of 64 pcs. FOR UNDER $20
1 sheet Glassine or clear plastic (newsprint will work also) (available from instructor)
Bulldog Clips – 3-4 medium or large work best
Desktop easel (or floor easel, your preference)
Photographs taken by students themselves that they would like to draw/paint.

OPTIONAL:

Disposable latex gloves (I never use them, just wash hands frequently) (instructor can provide)