Experimental Drawing Workshop Edward A. Burke NY NJ CT

Experimental Drawing Workshop Edward A. Burke

Summer, June 1-29 2010 | 5, 3hr. Sessions | 6-9PM

Drawing from All Sides of the Brain

supplies

Supplies

Note: The supplies in bold are needed for the first class

1 - 18 x 24 Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Pad: or the equivalent (this paper has a medium surface little tooth to it and is good for pencil, graphite, Conte crayon, pen & ink, and brush drawings).

1 - 18 x 24 News Print Pad – 50 sheets: (this paper is inexpensive, has a smooth surface and is good for charcoal, and Conte crayon. This paper is great for power drawing, 2-minute drawing and quick gesture drawings)

1 - Sketch Board for 18 x 24 Pad: The pad is secured by a heavy clip, and a rubber band at the bottom for easy transport. The board is made of 1/8" thick masonite and is very lightweight.

2 - Willow Charcoal Sticks (Soft)

4 - Willow Charcoal Sticks (Natural, Vine or Willow Charcoal, very thick, as thick as your index finger! 7-15mm. Vine charcoal is dark gray while willow charcoal is black.)

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1 - 18 x 24 Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Pad: or the equivalent (this paper has a medium surface little tooth to it and is good for pencil, graphite, Conte crayon, pen & ink, and brush drawings).

1 - 18 x 24 News Print Pad – 50 sheets: (this paper is inexpensive, has a smooth surface and is good for charcoal, and Conte crayon. This paper is great for power drawing, 2-minute drawing and quick gesture drawings).

1 - Sketch Board for 18 x 24 Pad: The pad is secured by a heavy clip, and a rubber band at the bottom for easy transport. The board is made of 1/8" thick masonite and is very lightweight.

2 - Willow Charcoal Sticks (Soft)

4 - Willow Charcoal Sticks (Natural, Vine or Willow Charcoal, very thick, as thick as your index finger! 7-15mm. Vine charcoal is dark gray while willow charcoal is black.)
Note: The balance of the supplies is due by the second class

5 - Drawing Pencils (Wooden): 6B, 2B, and HB and Drawing Pencils (Woodless): 6B, 4B (Drawing pencils are manufactured in eighteen different degrees ranging from 9H the hardest to 7B the softest)

2 - Graphite Sticks (1⁄2” sticks): 2B and 6B” (Graphite comes in pencil and stick form. The stick form used on its side can create wonderful broad tones and when used on an edge can create delicate fine lines.)

1 - Sharpie Marker - Twin Tip - Black

1 - Kneaded Rubber Eraser: Large (Molds into any shape, erases cleanly, and picks up all residue. It is excellent for removing or highlighting pencil, chalk, charcoal, and pastel.)

1 - Art Gum Eraser: (White eraser is an all-purpose gum eraser that won't crumble or crack.)

1 - Pink Pearl Beveled Eraser: (This soft pink beveled eraser, for erasing pencil lines, comes in two sizes.)

1 - Eraser Stick: (A hard eraser that is great for use as a drawing instrument)
Sandpaper Block: (Sandpaper is the simple way to keep a point on difficult-to-sharpen drawing pencils, charcoal, pastels, or crayons and to create various types of points not possible with a pencil sharpener.)

Single edge Razor Blades (Used to sharpen and shape pencils, crayons, etc. and cutting paper in free form)

Pencil Sharpener (Small hand sharpener)

Brown Paper Bag (Used for pencil and graphite dust from sanding and shaping.)

1 – Steel Ruler 18” or a wooden yard stick.

1 - Pair of scissors (for cutting paper)

1 - Glue Stick (Acid Free)

Note: Additional supplies will be requested during course of the classes

Recommended Art Suppliers

A.I. Freeman
431 Boston Post Rd.
Port Chester, NY
914-937-7351

Blick Art Materials
www.dickblick.com

Pearl Paint
308 Canal St.
2124431-7932
www.pearlpaint.com