MARY A. JOHNSON ART INSTRUCTOR/ARTIST
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​Acrylic Painting Supply List-Most supplies can be purchased at Michaels Arts and Craft Store.
​Please feel free to contact me with any questions.
Palette and Paint box
·         Foam plates to use as a palette.
·         “Fishing tackle” style plastic box to store paint.
Paint-
For the new student, a good paint to begin with is Artist Loft available at Michaels.
PLEASE NOTE! Do not purchase the paint set labeled Metallic
  • Artist Loft Acrylic Paint Set 12pc  Please note these tubes are very small.
  • Artist Loft  Acrylic Paint Set 24 pc I recommend this set.
·         One Liquitex Titanium White Basics Acrylic Paint 4oz. 
A second option is to purchase Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paints. Product sold separately in 4oz. tubes. 
  • Ivory Black
  • Titanium White
  • Cobalt Blue
  • Cadmium Yellow Medium-you may substitute Deep
  • Sap Green or Hookers Green
  • Cadmium Red Medium-you may substitute Naphthol Crimson
  • Raw Umber
  • Burnt Umber
 As you progress, I suggest investing in “artist quality” paints. You will be much happier with your results.
 
Painting Surfaces
If you are a first time student, please purchase your canvas after the first class.
Returning students should come to class with a painting surface.
·         Stretched canvases- Art stores sell prestretched canvases. Make sure the canvas is stretched evenly and tightly. Canvases must be pre-gessoed.
·         Canvas Boards.
Brushes
  • Synthetic brushes-available at Michaels.
  • Palette knife for mixing paint.
Other Supplies
  • Sketch pad-Pad is for fundamental painting lessons, notes and sketching.
·         Pen, pencil, eraser
·         Paper towels
·         Acrylic brush cleaner-dish soap also works.
·         Water containers -large enough to hold brushes and not fall over.
·         Small spray bottle.
·         Samples and/or photos of your work-optional.
Acrylic Painting Supply List-Most supplies can be purchased at Michaels Arts and Crafts Store.
​Please feel free to contact me with any questions. 
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  • Home
  • For Sale
  • Adult Painting and Drawing Classes
  • Homeschool Instruction
  • About Mary
  • Portfolio of Work
  • Contact