I’d love to start my long time dream of painting, but have really very limited means to do it.
Would it be possible to make a list of tools needed in order to start, even really small if my budget is about $300?
Also, what are best subject matters for smaller canvas 9”x 12”?
For years I’ve been watching Mark’s wonderful videos and teaching, but it all quite overwhelms when it comes to the tool and studio needs.
I did purchase 5 small canvas, made a stain and stained them, got drawing pencils(white and yellow), made a color checker.
I’d really appreciate help to get started!
Thank you!
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Some 4 b pencils and a pad of cheap drawing paper. Buy a small set of paints. Not student grade. Artist grade. Cadmium Red Deep, Cadmium Yellow, Cobalt Blue, Titanium White, Yellow Ochre, Ultramarine blue. You could buy Winsor & Newton artist grade. Cheaper. and excellent color. Buy 3 or 4 good W&N Bristles filbert and flats. A couple of inexpensive soft bristle synthetic brushes. A inexpensive desk easel to start and a good disable LED bulb high, CRI 90+, to stick in a lamp. Use a piece of 3/16 glass for a palette you'll need a couple of inexpensive palette knives.
The you'll get the fun gear as you progress.
Good art materials are not cheap
Your local art supply, big online cart supply, Jerry's?, or Amazon.
I started with this table easel. Cheap and also give some storage space.
I also like adding burnt umber it is cheap and makes a decent black when mixed with the ultramarine blue.
But here are some cheaper but reasonably durable options
I'd mix them with Iron Oxide Yellows and red to improve opacity at the expense of chroma if they need dulling down.