Basic Supplies for Paint YOUR Pet

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1-Painting Surface = 8x10 or 11x14 inch canvas (flat panel or stretched)

2-Brushes = 2 flat brushes and 1 pointy

3-Graphite pencil = to transfer the image of your pet

*if you purchase a kit from Amazon, you will follow the graphite transfer, unless you purchase carbon paper​

4- Acrylic Paint = as needed based on your pets' fur (see below)

• Fur Color (see chart below for realistic color recommendations)
• Eye Color
• The background color of your choice
• Pink nose or tongue showing? you will need red

Gather the supplies you need, see info below reply to this email with questions

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Supplies for the Paint your Pet 4-week camp:

I understand that the art store can be exciting and overwhelming with the abundance of colorful choices, so I'm going to break down the basics of what you will need and why. Stay in your budget, please do not feel like you need to buy the most expensive supplies to be good at painting. If you have supplies already, use what you have, double check that you have qood, slow drying paint, see details below. As you enjoy painting and the more you get into your painting journey then start trying other or more expensive supplies.

With that being said, for a good first-time painting experience, you can get away with cheap brushes and canvases, but you will want to spend a bit more money on quality student grade acrylic paint. For blending and coverage, you need to use paint that has a 20 min dry time.

Where to purchase supplies: Amazon, Micheals crafts, Local Art store, Walmart, Blicks *Amazon links provided below, affiliate commission is received if you purchase using the link

 Learn more about the basic supplies for painting - click here  (lots of info here, bookmark & reference as needed) Please stay within your budget. Use what you have You can complete this course with watercolors, markers, colored pencils, etc..

Recommended Supplies :($40+)
1- Surfaces to paint on ($18-28)
2- Brushes ($5-9 for brush pack)
3- Acrylic paint ($22-60)
4-Printed Pet Photo ($3-10)

Extra supplies - Paper plate, rag or paper towel, & container for water , apron (or wear old clothes), Table covering

1- Surfaces - You will need 1 surface for each painting you paint. (2-3)

Options: 8x10, 9x12, or 11x14 recommend size
$$ - Stretched Canvas:  https://amzn.to/3uRALDL 
$$ - Canvas Panel:  https://amzn.to/3IZkbaZ 
$ - Canvas Pad:  https://amzn.to/3IZJc5D 
$ - Heavy watercolor paper (140lb):  https://amzn.to/3uxB9sR 
**recommended to use painters tape  and tape edges to a board to avoid warping

2- Brushes: You want “acrylic brushes” 1 large square tip brush (#6 or #4)

1 medium square tip brush (#4 or #2)

1 small pointy (round) brush (#4, #2 or #0)

$ - Brush pack: Easiest option  https://amzn.to/2NYjaJI 

 https://amzn.to/3CeUMrQ 

3- Acrylic paint: You want quality, slower drying acrylic paint

(Colors: White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, light brown, dark brown / Optional, Green, Orange, Purple)


Recommended Student grade Brands:  Liquitex basics ,  Arteza,  Blick Studio, (I’m not a fan of “Artist loft” paint (micheals craft brand), but their canvases and brushes are great to use)

$$ - Individual colors -  https://amzn.to/3x0jY4V  *Buy 1 of each of the recommended colors

Paint sets -
$ - US Art Supply Paint set -  https://amzn.to/37J22RQ 
$ - Chroma Paint set -  https://amzn.to/379MFkX 
$$ - Arteza Paint set -  https://amzn.to/35V7Jv3 
$$ - Liquitex Paint Set -  https://amzn.to/3K5l6rK  or  https://amzn.to/2PfMQ58 

The more you paint the more you will find the supplies and brands you like. FYI- Craft Paint Many of my first-time students have the cheaper craft paint (folk art, apple barrel, craft smart, etc..) it’s thin and runny and comes in a huge variety of colors. Please save these paints for craft projects, due to their fast drying properties you will not be able to blend as easily, and can be frustrating. Your progress will go smoother if you can blend with quality student-grade acrylics Again please stay in your budget for supplies. If you already have supplies, great, Use what you have. I would recommend purchasing your supplies sooner rather than later. If you want to wait until you sign up for the bootcamp, Amazon has fast shipping to get you your supplies after you sign up. Any question reply to this email.

Step 1= 4- Printed Pet Photo & Graphite Pencil: You will draw the pet outline on top of this so print on cheap paper is best Print on your home printer, library, staples, FedEx, Walgreens, CVS

Standard paper is 8.5x11inches If your canvas is 8x10 inches the printout will be larger and the image will run off the canvas...that's ok

If your canvas is 9x12 or 11x14 your printout will be smaller than the canvas....that's ok You can extend the outline beyond the edge of the paper to meet the edge of the canvas

Option: You can print your pet photo the exact size as your canvas at Walgreens or CVS. It will cost more and will be on thicker paper. when you transfer your outline you will need to use more pressure with the pencil

Learn more about the basic supplies for painting - click here  
(lots of info here, bookmark & reference as needed)