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Vancouver Island School of Art

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


Supply List - Painting the Contemporary Figure


 

Items required for the first class:

- sketchbook

- pen/pencil

- black conté and/or charcoal

- pad of newsprint

- glue stick

- scissors

- 1 medium sized canvas or panel


Additional Items to be discussed during the first class: 

- your choice of paints in a range of colours (oil, acrylics, watercolour or gouache) 

- acrylic matte medium (for acrylics)

- odourless mineral spirits and walnut or linseed oil (oil)

- variety of brushes suited to your choice of paint

- surfaces to paint on (canvas, wood panel or paper - depending on paint choice) approx. 10 total

- rags

- palette

- palette knife

- paint apron (suggested)

- large container or jar for water


 

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.

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