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Home » Supplies List Figure Drawing: Rhythm and Structure Pencil
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Supplies List Figure Drawing: Rhythm and Structure Pencil

December 13, 2019 by anne

Supplies students should bring if working in PENCIL:

  • Pencils: H, HB, 2B (1 of each: “H” pencils are harder, “B” pencils are softer.)
      I recommend using “lead holders” or “architect’s pencils”— 2mm mechanical pencils (made by Kohinoor and Staedtler, among other companies) that are easier to maintain than regular wood pencils. They require a special rotary lead pointer sharpener.
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Long pose paper for pencil:
      Strathmore 400 Series 18” x 24” drawing pad or you could also try loose paper: Bristol Plate smooth finish (2 or 3 ply)
  • Sketch drawing paper:
      Strathmore drawing paper is recommended and newsprint is provided. Sketch drawing paper should be in a pad or individual sheets of 11” x 14” or larger.
  • Drawing board:
      CAW does provide drawing boards. However, you might want to bring your own to ensure you have a smooth, clean drawing surface. Your drawing board needs to be larger than your paper size. I recommend a simple piece of masonite, gator board, or 1/2” foam core.
  • Two large 2″ black paper clamps or bulldog clips (for clipping paper to board)
  • Straight, thin knitting needle or stick (for measuring)
  • Kneaded eraser

Recommended Supplies (optional):

  • Krylon Crystal Clear Acrylic Coating or similar (for fixing charcoal drawings at home)
  • Glasseine (for covering drawings in storage, especially charcoal – glasseine is like tracing paper and can be bought in rolls. You can also buy a pad of tracing paper and use that as long as it’s acid-free.)
  • Portfolio for storing and transporting paper and drawings (do not roll your drawings)
  • Sketchbook – for your own sketches and for taking notes

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