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This is a very basic and inexpensive list. It is required and should be assembled by the first (working) class meeting. The university does not supply any of these items even if you forget something, so don't ask. DO NOT plan to shop during class time.
The Portland State U. Book Store and Art Media usually have sales going the first week of the quarter so this is a good time to stock up.
drawing board: there are several kinds of drawing boards available: wood: advantages - light, smooth, can use push pins to attach paper; disadvantage - expensive
masonite board with clips: advantage - cheap; disadvantage - clips are awkward, can't use push pins
lauan hardwood board: advantages - cheap ($15 for a 1/4" X 4' X 8' sheet) good surface, lightweight, can use push pins, can cut any size; disadvantage - have to go to lumber yard and buy a sheet and have it cut to desired sizes (good group project)
20" X 30" is a good size if your'e going to store it in a locker.
a wooden dowel, 1/8" diameter, 15" to 18" long an important tool, you can get this at Fred Meyers where wood moulding, etc. is stocked, craft stores, etc.; costs about 30 cents; do not get too wide a dowel
several sticks of vine charcoal (soft) this material is used up quickly so you will have to replenish unless you buy an ample amount
several sticks of black conte crayon (2B) be sure to get the soft
several compressed charcoal sticks (Char-Kole) -- soft
chamois skin ( you really do need to have this -- there is no good substitute)
workable fixative
bond paper pad (18"X24" approximately) Bond paper is like typing paper, a very smooth white surface. Do not get newsprint!
10 + sheets of white drawing paper or a pad
portfolio to store paper and drawings; get one with a handle
sketchbook (11"X 17" recommended)
viewfinder - a slide sleeve or small piece of cardboard (ex: 3" X 4" piece of cardboard with a 1" X 1 1/2" rectangle cut in the center)
erasers: kneaded (the grey ones) and white plastic (get both kinds); you may also get the erasers that fit in a holder like a pencil
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