As mentioned before, you will need some pencils. Now I'm showing you this set here, but you don't need to purchase an entire set.

This set in particular contains the lead weights of 5B all the way down to 5H. You can also buy them
individually at any art store for approximately $1.60 U.S. each, but they are most commonly found as a set.

There are other brands out there, but the brand doesn't really matter. There might just be slight differences in graphite content, but not a big deal.

The most commonly used pencils and a reasonable minimum requirement if you have difficult time acquiring them, and really for best results are the 3B, the H and the B leads.

Try looking for supplies online or through Amazon unless you have an art supply store nearby. If you have trouble acquiring some of these pencils, don't let that stop you from getting started. Just use whatever you have laying around.

Additionally, you can just use a yellow school pencil. They will do just fine for now. Remember this is for learning, you're not creating any masterpieces.

Yet.

When it comes to mechanical pencils, they are a great alternative. They're just convenient and you don't have to sharpen them. They don't have to be high quality. Any brand will do. And you can buy the lead
refills in these cartridges. Just make sure you look for a B, B and H leads.

You will see me using a drafting pencil during the course but it's not necessary for you to own one.

So as an option, you can also purchase a drafting pencil and 3B lead to fill it with.

You will also need a kneaded eraser and the brand doesn't matter. You can also find these at any art store or online.

I'm recommending that you get a clickable eraser but it isn't absolutely necessary. Again the brand does not matter but Pentel seems to be the most popular one and easier to find.

You will need a ruler, or a straight edge, a roll of tape, I prefer to use artist tape because it can easily be
removed from paper without ripping it. You can get away with using masking tape if you have it. However, I recommend getting painter's tape instead. It comes off easier.

You will need a pencil sharpener. Any brand is fine. A pad of drawing paper. I tend to use Strathmore, but
any drawing paper will do.

When it comes to the size of the drawing pad, I suggest using a larger pad. But I understand if it's just too
expensive for you to get. So it's fine if you get a smaller drawing pad.

Just ensure that it's not any smaller than 11 x 14. Additionally, I suggest that it is drawing paper rather than
sketching paper. But again, rather than not getting started just use any type of paper that you can get.

Regular printer paper is great in a pinch.

And just a reminder, you will also need access to a printer for this course.

All right, happy drawing.