Vancouver Island School of Art

302-733 Johnson St, Victoria, BC V8W 3C7 250-380-3500 info@vancouverislandschoolart.com

Supply List - Drawing: Thematic Approaches

Items required for the first class:

- black conté and/or charcoal

- sketchbook

- pen/pencil

Additional Supplies to be discussed at first class:

- graphite pencils: range from 4H - 6B

- conté crayon (black, white, grey, sanguine and/or burnt sienna)

- charcoal (compressed, vine)

- coloured pencils (a few assorted colours of your choice)

- blending stump (aka tortillon)

- pen nib holder and nib for drawing

- Chinese ink

- bamboo brushes (small and medium)

- eraser (white and kneaded)

- watercolours: travel sets or individual tubes (at least 3 different colours)

- plastic palette or small plate

- #12 watercolour brush (synthetic sable: buy a brush specifically for watercolours

- chalk pastels (buy a few individual colours based on your personal choice)

- oil pastels (buy a few individual colours based on your personal choice)

- rag (for clean up, wiping brushes)

- pad of newsprint

- few pieces of grey toned paper

- assorted sheets of paper (Buy different types of hot and cold pressed rag papers. Large pieces can be torn down.)

The Vancouver Island School of Art is delighted to have a partnership with Opus Art Supplies so please consider using this link and clicking on your course to purchase supplies from Opus Art Supplies: Partnership Page.

You can also consider an Opus A+ Membership, where students can sign up to save 10% on all orders during their studies: Sign Up For Opus A+ Membership.