Materials for Charcoal

1) Charcoal (Compressed)

PREFERRED BRAND:

General's 1 package of "General's Jumbo Compressed Charcoal" (2B, 4B, 6B 3 sticks may be purchased online or in class.) (No substitutes please!)

2) Charcoal (Vine or Willow)

PREFERRED BRAND:

Nitram Académie Fusains® (Grades: HB &B)

3) For Erasing

BOTH:

• Kneaded Eraser (Any Brand)
• AND Vinyl Eraser

PREFERRED BRANDS:

• Tuff Stuff Eraser ® Paper Mate
• OR Tombow Mono Zero (Round or Rectangular)
• OR SEED SLENDY+

4) For Blending

EITHER:

• Chamois (soft pliable leather)
• OR Cotton Stump
• OR Cotton Cloth or Rag

5) Surfaces for Drawing (Sketchbook or Paper)

RECOMMENDED SIZE:

• At Least 9"x12”
• OR Larger if You Prefer

PREFERRED SKETCHBOOK BRANDS:

• Aquabee Super Deluxe
• OR any Strathmore (labeled ‘Mixed Media,’ 'Watercolor,’ or ‘Visual Journal’)

6) Other Useful Studio Equipment for Best Practices (Desired but not required)

• Tabletop or Floor Easel
• Drawing Board
• Artist Tape or Bulldog Clips (For Securing paper to board)
• Paper Towels (for clean up)