PAINT
-Acrylic Paint in the following colors (these are all Liquitex Basics brand color names):
*Background* - Turquoise Blue; Cerulean Blue; Bright Aqua Green; Titanium White
*Octopus* - Rose Pink (or any color you want the octopus to be); Unbleached Titanium; Neutral Gray 5; Mars Black
*Sea Life - only tiny amounts of these* - Light Olive Green; Neutral Gray 5; Mars Black; Cadmium Orange

BRUSHES
-Paint brushes in various sizes: anything from very fine size 1/8 to larger size 10. Most of the time I recommend using flat or filbert style brushes. The ones I use most often are:
*Coverage brush (size 10 or larger filbert. size 3/4 or larger flat); 
*Small brush (size 0 - 2, flat or filbert), 
*Detail brush (10/0 line, size 1 round, or similar)

CANVAS/PAPER
-Canvas: any size 11 x 14 or smaller should be fine. Usually Learners can adjust for square or rectangular canvases. 
*OR*
-As an alternative to using a canvas, painters may choose to paint on mixed media paper or other thick painting paper. That is perfectly fine as well! Some painters prefer canvas, and some prefer paper. It is really up to you! If you have larger painting paper, I do recommend cutting it to a smaller size for quicker painting and drying.

OPTIONAL
- a hairdryer can be a big help when painting! It dries the paint in less than a minute, allowing painters to continue instead of waiting for paint to dry.

***ARTIST RECOMMENDATIONS***
PAINT: I recommend using the brands Liquitex or Arteza for your paint as the quality is a little better, but they are still priced well. Brands such as Craftsmart are okay too, but they are a little thinner and sometimes require more paint when making your masterpiece. The cheaper paint may also dry more slowly.
*Your learner may use different styles of paint (tempera, craft, washable, etc.), but be aware that different types of paint do not always work the same way. If different styles are used, the results will vary.**

CANVASES/PAPER: There are many good canvases and thick papers that you can choose from. The basic sets from the art supply store are usually good! You can usually find the paint, brushes, paper, and canvases at Michael's or JoAnn's. Amazon and some other online sites have some supplies as well, but please allow time for shipping if you choose to shop online.

BRUSHES: 
Purchase examples:
*Filbert style brush pack: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07NW6J434/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
*Flat style brush pack (includes larger and detail brushes): https://www.michaels.com/golden-synthetic-brushes-by-artists-loft-necessities/10171146.html
*Smaller size Filbert style brush pack (includes detail brush): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08CR42CW5/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1
*Round line style brush pack: https://www.michaels.com/golden-synthetic-brushes-by-artists-loft-necessities/10171138.html

Parental supervision or guidance is suggested for inexperienced or younger learners. Acrylic paint will wash off of skin and surfaces such as tables, but it will stain clothing. It is suggested that your learner wear clothing that you don't mind getting paint on, and that your learner is in an area that can be wiped down. I suggest putting newspaper or paper towels under the area where your learner will paint in case of spills.