1 Getting Started

To get started drawing and painting, you will need the right supplies. You don’t have to buy the most expensive art supplies, but you should get the best available to you. Remember, the most expensive brushes aren’t the key to becoming a master, and a good artist can use moderately priced brushes to produce a masterpiece!

Three mediums are used in this book: acrylics, oils and pencil. In this section, I’ll provide you with a list and description of everything you’ll need for each medium. I’ll also cover some basic techniques to get you started drawing and painting as well as finding references.