THE SECRETS TO DRAWING

MATERIALS LIST

Below you'll find a listing of the materials that I recommend for "The Secrets to Drawing" video course. This list features suggestions. You are free to use the materials that feel most comfortable to you. The listing below features links to purchase the materials that are used throughout the course with a listing of the modules in which they are used.
[one_third]generallayoutpencil[/one_third][two_third_last]General's Layout Pencil

A soft graphite pencil (equivalent to "4B") that is capable of holding a sharp point for a longer period of time.

Buy General's Layout Pencil

Used in Modules: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 10, 12, 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27.[/two_third_last]
[one_third]hbpencils[/one_third][two_third_last]Prismacolor and Derwent "HB" Graphite Pencil

Two brands of "HB" graphite pencils are used in the course. You only need to have one or the other. Both brands are high quality.

Buy Derwent Soft HB Pencil

Buy Prismacolor Turquoise HB Drawing Pencil

Used in Modules: 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 23, 26 and 27.[/two_third_last]
[one_third]blackandwhitecharcoalpencils[/one_third][two_third_last]Black and White Charcoal Pencils

Compressed charcoal encased within a pencil making sharpening easy. Black and white pencils are used.

Buy Black and White Charcoal Pencils

Used in Module: 15[/two_third_last]
[one_third]vinecharcoal[/one_third][two_third_last]Vine Charcoal Sticks

Various sticks of charcoal that are soft, making marks easily, but also easily erased.

Buy Vine Charcoal

Used in Module: 15[/two_third_last]
[one_third]Prismacolorpencils[/one_third][two_third_last]Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils

Soft and vibrant wax-based colored pencils that are capable of multiple layers of applications.

Buy Prismacolor Premier Colored Pencils

Used in Module: 18[/two_third_last]
[one_third]expressionistoilpastels[/one_third][two_third_last]Expressionist Oil Pastels

Soft and painterly oil pastels that feature rich colors.

Buy Expressionist Oil Pastels

Used in Module: 19[/two_third_last]
[one_third]reevesandprismacolor[/one_third][two_third_last]Soft Pastels and Hard Pastels

Reeves brand soft pastels and Prismacolor NuPastels (hard pastels) are used in the course, but any brand of your choice is acceptable.

Buy Prismacolor Nupastel Sticks

Buy Reeves Soft Pastels

Used in Module: 20 [/two_third_last]
[one_third]Speedballink[/one_third][two_third_last]Speedball Super Black India Ink

Black fluid ink that covers the surface easily with rich blacks.

Buy Speedball Super Black Ink

Used in Module: 16[/two_third_last]
[one_third]speedballdippens[/one_third][two_third_last]Speedball Dip Pen Set

Various nibs and nib holder for making marks with ink.

Buy Nib Pen Set

Used in Modules: 16[/two_third_last]
[one_third]pinkpearleraser[/one_third][two_third_last]Pink Pearl Eraser

A strong eraser that removes heavier applications of graphite.

Buy Pink Pearl Eraser

Used in Modules: 7, 8, and 9.[/two_third_last]
[one_third]kneadeeraser[/one_third][two_third_last]Kneaded Eraser

A soft and pliable eraser that is capable of lifting material without marring the surface.

Buy Kneaded Eraser

Used in Modules: 5, 10, and 12.[/two_third_last]
[one_third]drawingpaper[/one_third][two_third_last]White Drawing Paper

70 lb. white drawing paper with a medium tooth (texture).

Buy White Drawing Paper Pad

Used in Modules: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, and 27.[/two_third_last]
[one_third]graydrawingpaper[/one_third][two_third_last]Gray Drawing Paper

Toned drawing surface suitable for colored or black and white applications.

Buy Gray Drawing Paper

Used in Modules: 15, 18, 19, and 20.[/two_third_last]
[one_third]watercolorpaper[/one_third][two_third_last]Cold Press Watercolor Paper

Heavier paper suitable for wet media applications.

Buy Watercolor Paper

Used in Module: 16[/two_third_last]

*Additional items include a ruler or straight edge, and assorted nylon brushes.

**Please note that you are not required to have all of the materials in this listing to benefit from the course. All above links will send you to Amazon.com. If you do decide to purchase from Amazon, I do receive a small commission. Most of these materials can also be picked up at your local art store.