Certificate Program in Botanical Art and Illustration

Building Colored Pencil Paintings

Instructor: Libby Kyer libby@lkyerstudio.com

NOTE: A $5 materials fee will be collected from each student during the first class. Exact amount is greatly appreciated Kneaded eraser White plastic eraser, in Clic holder or other adjustable holder Graphite pencils 2H, 2B, F or HB (Berol Turquose or Staedtler-Mars Lumograph are fine) Prismacolors & Polychromos from Colored Pencil I classes, and any other artists quality colors or brands youd like to bring. Blending stumps - #1 and #3 Lyra Splender Blender Colorless blender in felt tip pen alcohol only (Optional) Paper towels Water container 70% Isopropyl Alcohol (rubbing alcohol) small bottle Paper: Fabriano Artistico Bright White 140# hot-pressed watercolor paper OR Stonehenge black or fawn paper, two sheets, 11x14 Sketch Paper/Pad 9x12 or larger if desired, newsprint is good Tracing vellum, 9x12 or larger. May be purchased cost effectively in pads Large flight feather for desk brush (white is best, can be purchased at Michaels in wedding section) Scotch removable tape Small ruler Magnifying glass Brush - #4 to #8 watercolor with a good point. . Drawing board to tape to; may be alligator board (heavy duty foam core), Masonite, or the mounting block for watercolor paper blocks that youve saved, 11x14 or larger. Impressing tool (stylus) with fine point
Kozo Fine Art materials (10 E. Ellsworth Ave, Denver) has a 20% discount for Botanical Illustration Program participants with proof of registration. Bring your registration confirmation letter from the Botanic Gardens.

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