When I got the idea that we might be grounded due to a pandemic, the first thing I did was rush to check supplies. My head was spinning – what can I order to set up this creative corner in my home? How will I pick up or arrange delivery of supplies and materials?
Essentially, I took the opportunity to do a deep dive into existing supplies, books and other materials. Here’s my inventory:
Easels – metal tabletop and large wooden floor easel
Flat surface adjustable table and coverings
Lighting – with diffuser umbrellas
Acrylic Paints – selection
Brushes, palette knives, mark-making tools
Watercolour pencils
Paint and gel pens
Watercolour wax crayons
Glue – stick, white glue and modge-podge
Acrylic mediums and gesso
Drywall compound and sandpaper
Oil pastels
Markers
Charcoal
Papers
Scissors – selection
Painters tape – masking tape
Journals – Strathmore and Moleskin
Decorative papers – selection
Textiles
Organizing – baskets, trays, bookcases
Other
Digital tools – desk top, printer, laptop, tablet, stylo, iphone, DSLR, polaroid,