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·Plants in Pen and Ink - Materials List

Instructor: Vera WongInks: 

  • Koh-i-noor Rapidograph ULTRADRAW “Black India” Drawing Ink, nozzle top, 3/4 oz. (Not the same as regular India Ink)
  • Black Non-waterproof Ink: such as Sumi-e Ink (liquid) or non-waterproof India Ink

Pens: 

  • Pigmented or Gel Pens, acid-free, light-resistant: e.g.: Staedtler Liner pens, .01 & .005 black; Jelly Roll or Pilot Gel Pens, Black (other colors optional), fine & med
  • Bamboo Pen or Bamboo Stick
  • Penholders:
    • For Crowquills (with cylindrical base)
    • For Calligraphy-points (semi-cylindrical base)
  • Crowquill or Hawkquill Pen Points:
    • Flexible Hawkquill or Crowquill pen nib, e.g. Hunt108 (or other brand)
  • Short, stiff Crowquill pen nib, e.g. Hunt102 (or other brand)
  • Bowl point pen nib, e.g. Hunt 512
  • Lettering pen nib, fine point, e.g. Hunt C-6 (Optional)
  • *Technical Drawing Pen, .18 (00); .25 (0); or .35 (1).35 

Recommend for durability: Staedtler (StaedtlerMars) or Alvin
Other (cheaper but fragile): Koh-i-noor Rapidograph (Note: “Rapidograph”, Koh-i-noor's brand name, is often used to refer to other Tech Pens, but not all Tech Pens are Rapidograph.)

  • Scratchboard Knife Points: 1 diamond, 1 spade; Speedball or Ampersand (These fit into the Calligraphy Point Penholders.)

Brushes: 

  • Synthetic Round Watercolor Brush, med (#6 - #8)
  • Synthetic Round Watercolor Brush, sm (#2 or so)
  • Asian-style Bamboo Brush, approx #6 – 8 (bamboo handle, brown hairs)
  • Niji Waterbrush, S, M or L round, or Flat

Papers: 

  • Bristol, smooth or plate surface, 1 or 2 ply, 11x14 pad (Recommend Strathmore 500 series)
  • Paper for pens (sized or surface-treated for minimal bleeding), 9x12, (e.g. Pentalic Paper for Pens – less expensive than rag, OK for practice)
  • High-quality Drawing Paper pad, 11 x 14 (100% Rag (Cotton); Acid-free)
  • *Scratchboard: 1 white, 1 black Canson, Ampersand (Claybord), or EssDee (Opt – see below)
  • *1 - 3 sheets Drafting Film (polyester or acetate) w/ at least one drawing surface. (Opt – see below)
  • Other: We'll try other papers in class.

Misc: 

  • Kneaded eraser
  • Pink Pearl Eraser
  • White Vinyl Eraser
  • Dr. Martin's Bleedproof White (an opaque watercolor or gouache in jar)
  • Artist tape, 3/4”
  • Journal: Required for BZAI Certificate students

Optional:

  • Watercolors
  • Colored Inks

*NOTE: For items marked w/ asterisk, you may wait until class to try before you buy; purchase a pad and divide with other students; or purchase 1 or 2 sheets from instructor.