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Donna Fenstermaker
Drawing and Composition

Materials list        

Tablet of newsprint 18"x24" or larger Rough, not smooth
Tablet of 18"x24" Strathmore 400 drawing paper 80 or 90 lb paper (you will probably need at least 2 pads)
Large portable drawing board
Artists tape or drafting tape
Drawing pencils try more than one  i.e.: 6B, 4B, 2B, HB, 2H, 4H, 6H, ebony pencil
Graphite stick          
Several pieces of charcoal from vine or willow,  compressed and or charcoal pencils.
Ink, India or Sumi black, lettering pen holder and pen points, container for water inexpensive brush for 1-2 classes.
conte crayons, several black and one white
Several kinds of erasers, gum eraser, kneaded, soft pink , pink pearl, or magic rub.
Box for storage, something with a handle.
exacto knife and blade
Sketch book minimum 8 ½" x 11"

Optional

Scissors
Dust mask
Large shirt, smock, or garment to wear over cloths
Cotton gloves
Fixative
Other drawing papers later in the semester
Glue stick