Where did the summer go?
It seems that just a few weeks ago the summer season was just beginning.
Time flies, and now it’s time to get ready for school.
That means stocking up on supplies, and for an art student that means supports, mediums and drawing materials.
Students need to walk a fine line when it comes to art supplies. If you use poor products and equipment, your work will suffer. However, a student goes through a lot of supplies, and most students are on a limited budget. Here’s some reasonably priced art supplies to get you up and running as school begins the fall session.
Paint Brush Set & FREE Zipper Storage Case/Display Stand
Paint Brush Set & FREE Zipper Storage Case/Display Stand by Chameleon Art Supplies ASIN: B00GGKOZRM
This 12-piece set of brushes is great for oil, watercolor, acrylic and mixed media artwork. It includes round, filbert, flat and angled brushes in small, medium and large sizes.
The synthetic bristle brushes come with a nylon storage case that also doubles as a pop-up stand to hold brushes on your tabouret. The manufacture also boasts a lifetime guarantee and a free ‘return and replace’ policy for life.
Canvas Panel (8 X 10)
Canvas Panel (8 X 10) PACK OF 12 by Art Alternatives ASIN: B00251EVPW
This 12 pack of canvas panels is a good bargain that will keep any art student busy for weeks. The small 8” x 10” size is perfect for a backpack or tote bag and allows a student to complete paintings much faster than working on a huge panel.
The panels are covered with pure cotton canvas and finished with turned edges. The surface is primed with acrylic gesso, so they are ready to paint with no preparation.
Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Tube
Liquitex Basics Acrylic Paint Tube 4 oz, 6-Piece Set by Reeves ASIN: B000HF6YX0
Liquitex Basics is a decent quality acrylic paint at a reasonable price. These tubes contain four ounces, so you won’t be running out any time soon. This is a six color set that includes the primary colors as well as white and black.
The plastic tubes and lids are substantial and seal well, so the acrylic paint will maintain its freshness. The paint is environmentally safe and conforms to ASTM D4236. This means the paint is safe for use with children.
Aluminum Table Easel
Table Easel, Aluminum by Pro Art ASIN: B0026EFSB4
Pro Art makes a reasonably priced line of art tools and accessories that fit nicely in a student’s meager budget. This table top easel folds down to make it simple to transport and it opens up to hold supports up to 20″ x 24”.
It’s lightweight, weighing only 8-ounces, and the framework is made of extruded tubular aluminum. Rubber feet ensure that the easel will not slip or slide on a flat surface.
Simply Art Assorted Palette
Simply Art Assorted Palette, 4-Count by Loew-Cornell ASIN: B004E3MMRS
Loew-Cornell has been making artist’s tools and supplies forever, and this is another of their reasonably priced sets that are great for art students. Most artist students need more than one palette as they jump from oils to acrylics to watercolors. This small, inexpensive set is perfect for any art student or hobbyist.
The set includes a small round palette that’s 4-3/4″ across, a large round palette that measures 6-3/4″ across, a rectangular palette that’s about 6″ x 9″ and a square mixing tray that measures 4-3/4″ x 7-3/4”.
