Vancouver Island School of Art

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

Supply List - Drawing People

Items required for the first class:

- Graphite Pencils (4b/6b pencils)

- Sketchbook 11”x 14” All-purpose paper

- Erasers

- Ballpoint pen

- Black Chisel-tipped Sharpie

Additional Items to be discussed during the first class:

- Drawing pencils set of 6 (8B-2H range)

- Erasers, kneaded and white/black (Sumo brand recommended)

- Conte sticks (b and 2b)

- Set of assorted sizes vine (willow) charcoal

- Blender stick (optional)

- Sharpie or similar Permanent markers two sizes (fne and chisel)

- Black 18K Broad Posca Marker

- Kuretake Bimoji Brushpen

- Fountain pen: to be discussed

- twigs and home made reed pens

- India ink, acrylic ink and brushes (to be discussed)

- Chalk and oil pastels (assorted set or individual colours based on your personal choice)

- X-ACTO (precision carving craft knife stainless steel) knife with extra blades

- Snap-blade knife

- Scissors

- Glue sticks

- Brown kraft paper sketchbook or in sheets

- Found books (to be drawn in)

- Assorted sheets of paper for dry and wet mediums - various sizes, thicknesses, hot / cold press

- Newsprint paper pad / cartridge paper pad

Additional drawing materials will be discussed after the first class (dependent on students’ personal preference / chosen direction for assignments).

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.