Acrylic Painting: Winter Scene

Supplies needed for the class:

#1. Paint:  Acrylic paint in a variety of colors. You can purchase acrylic craft paint from your local craft store, such as Plaid or Americana, which is what I use. For a more expensive option, there is Liquitex or Windsor Newton. You should have the following colors: white, red, light blue, dark blue, purple, black, brown, yellow. Other colors are optional. 

#2. Paintbrushes: You will need a few different brushes. A large flat brush for large areas, such as backgrounds. A few smaller flat brushes (we use those for the majority of the painting). A medium and a small round tip brush for the final details. For most of my paintings I find that these brushes are enough: # 12 Flat, # 8 Flat, # 12 Round, # 8 Round, # 2 Round, most importantly a small round brush (size 0). 
#3. Canvas: Canvas board or stretch canvas work well. Sizes between 9 by 12 inches, and 10 by 14 inches will work well. 
#4. Palette: No need to buy a fancy pallet. A paper plate, or a recycled plastic container will work well. 
#5. Cup with water to wash brushes in, an old towel, or paper towels to wipe the brush with. 

Don't forget to wear appropriate clothing for painting!