Mark Willenbrink - The Absolute Beginners Big Book of Drawing and Painting. More Than 100 Lessons in Pencil, Watercolor and Oil

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EYES OF INNOCENCE

graphite pencil on drawing paper

9" 7" (23cm 18cm)

Heres a list of everything you really need to make your way through each part of this book. Setting aside time in your schedule to draw and paint really helps you focus on your artwork and achieve your goals. Make the most of that time by making sure you have everything you need before you start.

• 9" 12" (23cm 30cm) fine-tooth, medium-tooth and rough-texture drawing papers
• 9" 12" (23cm 30cm) light gray and medium gray medium-tooth drawing papers
• 9" 12" (23cm 30cm) fine- or medium-tooth sketch paper
• transfer and tracing papers

• 2B, 4B, 6B and 8B graphite pencils
• 2B charcoal pencil
• black and white pastel pencils
• light gray pastel pencil
• medium gray pastel pencil

• blending stump, facial tissue
• hole punch, scissors
• kneaded and plastic/white vinyl erasers
• lightbox
• ruler
• slip sheet
• value scale

• angled ruler
• divider or sewing gauge
• drawing board
• eraser shield
• folding stool
• masking tape
• mirror
• pencil sharpener, pencil extender
• spray fixative
• tote box

• watercolor paper: 140-lb. (300gsm) hot-pressed; 140-lb. (300gsm) and 300-lb. (640gsm) cold-pressed (see demonstrations for dimensions)
• graphite, sketch and tracing papers

• Alizarin Crimson, Brown Madder, Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Orange, Cadmium Red, Cadmium Yellow (professional-grade), Cerulean Blue, Hookers Green, Prussian Blue, Sepia, Yellow Ochre

• 1-inch (25mm) flat; 3-inch (76mm) hake; nos. 2, 6 & 10 round; large bamboo

• 2B graphite pencil
• kneaded eraser
• craft knife
• palette
• rag, sponge, cotton balls
• reference material as needed
• table salt
• scraps of watercolor paper
• straightedge
• spray bottle, water container
• value scale and color wheel
• white latex house paint

• foam shapes (cube, sphere and cone)
• mat board, mounting board
• pencil sharpener
• Plexiglas book holder
• rubbing alcohol
• sealing tape, masking tape
• sewing gauge
• toothbrush, comb, hair dryer

• canvas on board, stretched and primed canvas, canvas pad (see demonstrations for dimensions)

• Burnt Sienna, Burnt Umber, Cadmium Orange Hue, Cadmium Red Hue, Cadmium Yellow Hue, Cadmium Yellow Light, Cadmium Yellow Medium, Cerulean Blue, Dioxazine Purple, French Ultramarine, Lemon Yellow, Magenta, Paynes Gray, Permanent Rose, Phthalo Blue (Red Shade), Phthalo Green (Blue Shade), Prussian Blue, Sap Green, Titanium White, Ultramarine Blue, Yellow Ochre

• no. 10 or 34-inch (19mm), no. 8 or 12-inch (12mm), no. 4 or 516-inch (8mm) and no. 2 or 14-inch (6mm) filberts; no. 12 or 1-inch (25mm), no. 10 or 34-inch (19mm), no. 8 or 12-inch (12mm), no. 4 or 516-inch (8mm) and no. 2 or 14-inch (6mm) flats; no. 4 rigger; nos. 2 and 4 round

• 2B graphite pencil or charcoal pencil
• adjustable desk lamp
• brush wash with water
• drawing pad or sketchbook
• easel, palette, palette knife, kneaded eraser, paper towels, rags
• spray fixative

• gesso, mahlstick, medium, observational tools, outdoor painting supplies, palette cups, reference material as needed, smock or apron, thinner, value scale and color wheel

Shells Along the Beach

graphite pencil on drawing paper

9" 12" (23cm 30cm)

The materials used for drawing can be as simple as a pencil and paper, or you may choose a more elaborate outfit. However you choose to equip yourself, it is always good to understand the materials you are using.

Pumpkin

graphite pencil on drawing paper

8 12" 11" (22cm 28cm)

There are many different types of pencils. Perhaps the most common drawing pencil has a core of graphite, carbon or charcoal encased in wood. Though pencils are not made from lead, the core is commonly referred to as lead.

Graphite goes down smooth, but never gets truly black. If you want a really black color, use a carbon or charcoal pencil, but they can smear easily.

Woodless graphite pencils are made of a cylinder of graphite coated with lacquer. These pencils can make wide or thin strokes but can break in two if they are not handled with care. Graphite and charcoal sticks have no outer casing. Use the sides to make broad strokes, or use the ends for narrower strokes.

Standard colored pencils can be waxy and hard to erase. Erasable and pastel chalk colored pencils