You may already have these items at home! Most of these art supply links are to JoAnn's or Amazon. Links to amazon are affiliate links, meaning that when you click on a link, then make a purchase, the art studio will receive a small percentage. 

Royal & Langnickel Variety Brush Set, 15 pc. Golden Taklon from JoAnn's

This is a fantastic buy and on sale when I ordered online. If regular price, you can use JoAnn's online or in-store coupon for 40% or 50% off. This set can easily be shared and has long-lasting, easy-to-clean handles.

FIND a JoAnn's COUPON HERE 

Any straight palette knife is fine...Here's one from JoAnn's: 

Art Alternatives Artist's 3" Straight Palette Knife 

 Ideas: disposable plates, cardboard, plastic food contianer lids, foam produce packaging 

Use anything from a disposable cup, to a clean, plastic food container to hold paint water.  A wide bottom is less less likely to spill.

 If you'd rather not, a cloth towel/rag can be used, washed, reused.  

Only one piece of white and one piece of colored is needed. 

2 Pk. White and Colors from Amazon

We use LOTS of white, and the quality makes a difference.

Here's what we use: 

True Flow Heavy Body Acrylic Paint-White-1 pint from Amazon

I've tried lots of paint brands, looking for the best quality for the best price point.  If you've ventured into the craft paint section of your Walmart, you may have discovered (like I have) that it is BARE!!  Online? Similar results.  Because of that, I'm encouraging you to use whatever you might already have...any acrylic paint, including craft paint in 2 oz bottles will do. 

We will be using "Americana" with gold caps.  These are available at JoAnn's online and in store.  Wanting to have this list out earlier, I placed an order with lots of varying colors and shades with plenty of time to spare.  Even though most of the Americana brand colors are "available" at JoAnn's, they've been coming sloooowly, one or two bottles at a time, every few days! So many people must be painting!! Americana is also available at Hobby Lobby, Michaels, and Walmart.  At the time of ordering, JoAnn's had the largest selection available online.  As soon as all of the colors arrive, I'll make the specific color names available for everyone.  There are so many to choose from, and it makes the most "cents" to narrow the list down to the most used colors.  FolkArt (also gold caps if possible-these were my 1st choice, but couldn't find a good selection available) and Apple Barrel will work too (3rd choice)! I've ordered Craftsmart from Michael's, and am not recommending it...still if that's what you have, use it up!   

To begin, it's good to have a primary (bright) shade of red, orange, yellow, green, blue, purple. 

Plus a dark green, dark blue, bright pink, black, a dark brown, and a lighter brown (or reddish brown).  

Others that we'll be using: turquoise, teal, deep yellow, coral.

Here's what we use:

Revlon in Pink, Black, and Yellow from Amazon

Who wouldn't want a super cool apron or two or twenty-seven?! There are options, and I'm happy to share them with you! But really all that you need is an old, over-sized t-shirt. Or turn a garbage bag upside-down, cut a hole top-center (just large enough to squeeze your head through~can use a clothespin if hole gets too big), then add some arm holes.  I'm not even kidding.

That said, here are some fun apron choices for you and your Masters of Art...

KIDS STUDIO:

2 Pk. Waterproof Painting Smocks, Long Sleeve with Pockets, Ages 3-8

Small Solid Color Apron with Adjustable Strap, Color Choices

Medium Solid Color Apron with Adjustable Strap, Color Choices

Animal Print Aprons, Sm and L

Polka Dot Aprons! Pink, Red, and Blue, Adjustable with Pocket

ADULT:

Miss Owl UNIQUE Adjustable with Pockets, Men/Women, Many Styles

WONDERTIFY FUN and UNIQUE Adjustable Aprons, Men/Women

Van Gogh Starry Night, Watercolor Cactus, Polish Folk, Construction Vehicles, Buffalo Plaid, and More

Solid Color Adult Apron, Adjustable with Pocket, 13 Colors, Men/Women

Denim Apron with Pocket & Cross-Back Straps, Adjustable

Retro Fashion by Honney bee, 2-Pocket Ladies, Floral

GIRLS/LADIES MATCHING:

Pretty Pink Floral Aprons, Girls and Ladies

Many more apron options on amazon!  Have fun! 

Wood-Supports a canvas up to 12"h from Amazon

Metal Fold Up Easel-Portable w/Adjustable Wings, Supports 24x30" Projects Under 10lbs from Amazon  (our favorite)

Cutting up a large trash bag also works, or a broken-down cardboard box. 

40mm Black Googly Wiggle Eyes 50pc With Self-adhesive for Handmade Crafts Decorations from Amazon