Materials List

The following list has been complied to give you some guidance when buying art materials for the Graphics course.  Many students appear with lower quality art products that are unsuitable for producing pleasing results.  

It is always best to avoid cheap materials at all cost. Cheap colours and thin, substandard paper puts students off painting more than anything else. Definitely false economy.

Avoid sets of paints that have a huge range of colours. Students are much better off equipped with a 'limited palette'.  It is easier to produce successful pieces that 'work' and harmonise. It is cheaper, simpler and lots more rewarding.

If the overall price of this basic set appears high, please consider the cost of computer software/hardware, sporting equipment or musical instruments in relation.

Please note that not purchasing these materials wil in no way affect the potential mark available. However, if these materials are used on a regular basis in class and at home, the course will be an infinity more rewarding experience.

I have provided links for all materials to Ken Bromley Art Supplies. The Graphics Department  has no affiliation with these companies, but they have been used and can be relied upon for value and speed of shipping.   If you are unsure about ordering online, both sites feature a phone number for sales.  Failing that you can print off this list and take it to a local art store or Hobbycraft.

Painting in Watercolour 

Half or Full pans of:

Raw Sienna

Permanent Alizarin Crimson

Burnt Sienna

Ceruleum 

Ultramarine 

Paynes Grey

Approx £5.50 each  (£33 total)

Available from: http://www.artsupplies.co.uk/colours-winsor-&-newton-artists-watercolours-whole-pans.htm?sort=colour

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Metal Watercolour Tin

This is an empty tin/palette that houses the above pans of paint. Folds into a tiny creditcard sized box. Very compact,  great for painting on the spot.  Will last forever.

12 Half Pan/6 Full Pan Tin from:

Available from: http://www.artsupplies.co.uk/item-lightweight-metal-tin-watercolour-boxes.htm

Approx £16 

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Watercolour Brushes

Good brushes will last a very long time if they are properly looked after.  I would recommend the following as a good starters set...

1/2" flat - http://www.artsupplies.co.uk/brushes-ken-bromley-artists-value-flat-panache-brushes.htm

Nos. 12, 10 and 6 Rounds -  http://www.artsupplies.co.uk/brushes-ken-bromley-artists-value-round-panache-brushes.htm

You can get all 3 for £20. 

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Sketchbook

I recommend a handy 190 x 250 mm sketchbook - 150gsm paper, hardback and stitched. Small enough to work anywhere and big enough for all Graphics project work.

£5 from the Graphics Dept.

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Approx £75 so far.

The above is fine for many of the home, independent and course works. For a more extensive set up the remainder of the materials are recommended. 

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Painting in Acrylics

System 3 from Daler Rowney is the same as we use in class when I'm feeling generous. Highly saturated and a nice consistently.  These are 150ml tubes.  The 500ml tubs are only £10 - excellent value. 

Cadmium Yellow
Ultramarine
Crimson
White
Burnt Umber

£4.40 each  (£22 total)

http://www.artsupplies.co.uk/colours-daler-rowney-system-3-original-150ml-tubes.htm 

Brushes

Hog hair brushes for painting in acrylic. 

Filbert size: 4, 6 & 8. 

You can get all these for a total of £14. 

http://www.artsupplies.co.uk/brushes-ken-bromley-artists-value-ivory-taklon-filbert-brushes.htm


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The following list may be an ever expanding list of extras that can be purchased at many shops:

Fineliner pens
a range of drawing pencils B, 2B & 4B 
Pritt Stick
Double sided sticky tape
Indian ink (Waterproof)