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Acrylic Paints

Start with basic primary colors:  Titanium White, Mars Black, Cadmium Red Medium Hue, Cadmium Yellow Medium Hue, Ultramarine Blue. 

Here some additional colors that we recommend having on hand.

Phthalo Green, Cerulean Blue, Magenta, Payne’s Grey, Bright Aqua Green, & METALLIC GOLD (and any other metallics or fluorescents you like).

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You can order online from Blick, their Studio Acrylics are great.  We also like Liquitex Basics (see links below).

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Brushes - assorted sizes

You'll want brushes for acrylic paints (stiffer than watercolor and not as stiff as oil paint brushes). You can order from Blick or Amazon....See links to some affordable brush sets below.

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Canvas

12x18 or larger stretched (we love to work on un-stretched canvas too) 

(OR any size art journal or mixed media paper)

Additional Supplies to have handy

• palette (paper plate or meat tray)

• container of water to clean brushes

• rags or paper towel

Extras 

• Stencils, sponges, bubble wrap, empty paper towel roll (for texture)

• spray bottle with water

Stencils and Creative Inspiration