Drawing
with Joe Trigiani

CHARCOAL:
Vine Charcoal (Winsor & Newton Brand)- 1 box of each: Soft, Medium and Hard

PENCILS:
2 of each: 4H, 2H, HB, 2B, 4B, 6B)
Recommended brands: Staedtler Brand or Derwent Brand

ERASERS:
2 Staedtler Erasers,
Optional: Kneaded Rubber Eraser
Recommended Brands: Staedtler or Pink Pearl

PAPER:
Please be sure to have good quality drawing paper
Strathmore Paper Pads 18x24 or 11x14 (Preferably both)
Optional: Strathmore Charcoal White 18x24 or 11x14
Sketch Books (Any size that suits you, but large enough to draw the head)

OTHER ITEMS:
1. Art Bin for holding all materials
2. Portfolio for holding drawings and paper
3. Drawing Board
4. Drawing Clips
5. Rubbing Stumps (Used for blending)
6. 2” new paint brush for brushing off eraser dust (Important!!)
7. Small Mirror
8. Razor blade for sharpening (prolongs life of pencil)l.
9. Fine sandpaper for sharpening
10. Grumbacher “Tufflim” spray fixative (Protects drawing from smudging or smearing) (SPRAYING MUST BE DONE OUTSIDE)

Recommended Suppliers:
Pla-za Artist Materials- www.pla-za.com 3045 Nutley Street Fairfax, VA 22031 Phone: (703)-280-4500 (Request a FREE savings card 20% off every purchase
Utrecht Art Supplies- www.utrechtart.com 13th and I Sts. N.W. Washington D.C. –
Phone: (202) 898-0555
Michael’s Craft Stores- There are numerous locations in Leesburg and Sterling **
Ben Franklin- Located in Leesburg **