Art Supplies
Art supplies brings memories of all sorts of papers, especially construction paper, pencils, crayons, glue, water colors, and scissors that didn't work very well. Anything that could be attached to a piece of paper or cavas whether it is the markings from a pencil or crayon, the colors from paint, or items such as leaves and macaroni can be called art supplies. It's how you use the items that make it an art supply item.
This section, Art Supplies, briefly discusses some of the items that your art student might need. Browse the links above.
Where to Purchase
Many all purpose stores carry the basic supplies. Items such as drawing pencils, paint, paint brushes, paper, scissors, and if you want to use it, expensive fancy clays that air dry. When you need something else, such as a large pack of one color of construction paper, go to a school supply store or shop online. You will find that school supply stores have all sorts of art supplies and that one stop could be all that you need to do. If you do not mind paying more, go to a hobby store. Hobby stores that do not just cater to the handicrafts market might carry just about anything that you would need for art classes. Art supply stores are best when you need serious art supplies. By serious art supplies, I am referring to the type of materials that professional artists use.

Image of my supply cabinet with the YOU ARE NOW ENTERING THE ART dept. sign on underside of the fold down table. This supply cabinet also served as our science lab and a location for miscellaneous supplies and books. Originally, this was a sewing cabinet kit that I purchased in the early 80's and assembled and stained.


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