Gage Academy of Art, Seattle | D1051 | EXPRESSIVE FIGURE DRAWING

Supply List

Please purchase the size of papers listed.

24 x 36" 100-sheet packs rough newsprint. I highly recommend the loose sheet packs that Daniel Smith Artists' Materials carries.
10 sheets, 24 x 36" minimum size, white drawing paper (suitable for ink and charcoal, inexpensive). You can purchase these from me the first day of class ($3.00 for 10 sheets). Or, you can use Strathmore white drawing paper that comes on a roll—please pre-cut to 24 x 36" and weight down under a heavy board to remove the curl several days before class. Another option is either Superfine Text paper or Domestic Etching paper purchased by the sheet.
4 sheets good drawing paper suitable for both charcoal and ink wash. I recommend Domestic Etching, Lenox or Coventry Rag (minimum size is 26 x 40").
2 packs (12-stick pack, black) Alphacolor Charkole.
1 stick compressed charcoal, soft or medium (3B recommended)
1 container black drawing ink. Speedball is a good brand, or Sumi ink. Optional: You may also purchase colored ink if you like (blue, violet, deep/brick red are recommended colors in place of black). The best brands are Koh-i-noor, Pelikan, FW Acrylic Artist's Ink, Winsor & Newton. Do not purchase Higgins brand ink (it is very weak in pigment).
White plastic eraser--Staedtler/Mars brand is best.
Small chamois
2 large bulldog clips
Medium or large round bamboo brush, or a large watercolor round brush if you already own one. Large plastic container to hold water for drawing ink (quart-size yogurt containers work great)
3 small plastic containers for ink washes (cups or jars)—with lids are best (or just bring one large lidded jar to keep and transport home ink washes).
Paper towel roll—I recommend Bounty or Viva brands.
Drawing board, around 30 x 40". Half-inch thick foam-core board is highly recommended. These are available at art stores pre-cut. They are very durable and lightweight.

I recommend obtaining a flat cardboard box to house and transport all your papers--such as a mat board box or paper flat box obtainable from art supply stores--just ask. Daniel Smith Artists' Materials has paper flat boxes, 30 x 40", available for my students—ask at Will Call (the register) under my name. If you are purchasing the newsprint from Daniel Smith Artists' Materials, I recommend you call ahead to be sure they’re in stock.

The following Art Store Sponsors offer a 10% discount to Gage students with current letters of registration (class & workshop students):

Artist & Craftsman Supply
Web site: www.artistcraftsman.com
4350 8th Avenue NE, Seattle, WA 98105
Tel: (206) 545-0091; toll-free: 1-(877) 545-0091

Bellevue Art & Frame
Web site: www.bellevueartandframe.com
E-mail: belleartwa@bellevueartandframe.com
1024 116th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
Tel: (425) 453-8959; toll-free: 1-(800) 843-6348

Dakota Art Store
Web site: www.dakotaartstore.com
6110 Roosevelt Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Tel: (206) 523-4830

Daniel Smith Artists' Materials
Web site: www.danielsmith.com
Order online or call (800) 426-6740

Seattle Store:
4150 First Avenue South, Seattle, Washington 98134
Tel: (206) 223-9599

Bellevue Store:
15112 NE 24th Street, Bellevue, Washington 98052
Tel: (425) 643-1781

Savoir-Faire
Web site: www.savoirfaire.com
A sponsor of the Gage Drawing Jam and Student Show, Savoir-Faire imports art materials from the finest European manufacturers, such as Sennelier, Fabriano, Cretacolor, and Lascaux. These exceptional art supplies can be purchased at local stores such as Dakota Art, Daniel Smith Artists' Materials, Utrecht and more. For a complete list of stores and more information on products, go to the Savoir-Faire web site.

Tacoma Art Supply
Web site: www.tacomaartsupply.com
E-mail: info@tacomaartsupply.com
1552 Commerce, Suite 101, Tacoma, WA 98402
Tel: (253) 444-2341

Utrecht Art Supplies
Web site: www.utrechtart.com
E-mail: store11@utrecht.com
1124 Pike Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Tel: (206) 382-9696