Art Supplies

You only need some basic art supplies


Keep it simple! Remember we are going for expression rather than perfection!  We're going to unwind! 


Acrylic paint – student grade is perfect. Craft paints are great too! Bring all your favourite colours! (I also used gold metallic paints to add extra shimmer to my paintings) 

Basic colour list Red, Yellow, blue, green, orange, purple, brown, black & white. 

3-4 different size synthetic hair brushes for Acrylics/oils.  In most of my paintings I use a size 4-6 small round, a medium size 5/6 Filbert and  a size 16 filbert.  1 inch Flat  brush for backgrounds is a nice to have.


Canvasses or mixed media paper - some people paint on rocks, saw blades and even furniture! 

Water to clean brushes


Paper towels / paint cloth, a rag


Paint palette (paper plate will work)


Use what you have! improvise Get creative.


Remember this is fun art not fine art!

Make the painting your own, change up the colours, ad other elements! Have fun with it! Let your inner artist come out to play! 

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~freda