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Gerard Bianco

Gerard Bianco Contemporary American Impressionist

Gerard Bianco Contemporary American ImpressionistGerard Bianco Contemporary American ImpressionistGerard Bianco Contemporary American Impressionist

Welcome to my list of recommended art supplies.

The art supplies listed below are products I use every day in my studio. I've used them for years. They are well-tested for reliability and quality. I've created and sold many paintings using these products. My students also use these supplies with great success. I hope you find the list helpful. The supply links forward to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. 

Recommended Acrylic Paints

Here is my list of recommended acrylic paints. These are the same brand and colors I use on my palette. All paints are the Golden brand. All the links should take you to Golden Heavy Body Acrylics -2 oz. size, except for the Titanium White, which I recommend the 5 oz. size. For a detailed description of the colors I use, please watch my YouTube video, Episode 4, Choosing Colors to Build a Superior Palette: https://youtu.be/QSrUZVd2rf8 


Ultramarine Blue https://amzn.to/42JAF3R 

Light Ultramarine Blue https://amzn.to/3Y19Bup 

Cobalt Blue https://amzn.to/3EtE916

Quinacridone Magenta https://amzn.to/4idsjpX 

Cobalt Green https://amzn.to/3YxQzMe  

Burnt Sienna https://amzn.to/4j6lK9H  

Primary Yellow https://amzn.to/4lCT8H1 

Cadmium Orange https://amzn.to/4j9gja5

Cadmium Red Light https://amzn.to/42upZ7R 

Titan Buff https://amzn.to/3Gkq3j8

Yellow Ochre https://amzn.to/42bBt1m

Naples Yellow https://amzn.to/42BmqNt

Burnt Umber https://amzn.to/3YwQA33

Light Violet https://amzn.to/3E8ylu3

Neutral Gray #8 https://amzn.to/3ReNUmP

Neutral Gray #5 https://amzn.to/3EwPuxr

Neutral Gray #3 https://amzn.to/4jqa3KO

Carbon Black https://amzn.to/3YtNEnK

Titanium White https://amzn.to/3YtNJI4 (This is the 5 oz size)

There are also two optional colors that I rarely use, but I keep them on hand when needed.

Naphthol Red Light https://amzn.to/4jwCZkq (This is a rich red I use for flowers, fire engines and such.)

Phthalo Blue (green shade) https://amzn.to/3RQ6DVS (I use this to paint slate and colors of the sea.)

Art Bin, 3-tray art box & Organizer

Here’s a link to the Art Bin 3-Tray Art Supply Box Versatile Organizer as seen in my YouTube video Episode 4, Choosing Colors to Build a Superior Palette.

 https://amzn.to/4lvfDxr 

Strip Palette

Strathmore 300 Series Palette Paper Pad, Tape Bound, 12x16 inches, 40 Sheets. I use two of these pads at a time. They sit nicely below my Recommended table easel. Here's the link: https://amzn.to/3XVBu7a 

Recommended Watercolor Paints

Here is my list of recommended watercolor paints. These are the same brand and colors I use on my palette. All paints are the Winsor & Newton Brand, Professional Watercolor Paint, except Green Grey and Buff Titanium. Most of these colors are available in different sizes. The links will take you to sizes .17 oz., .47 oz., or.5 oz. tubes, whatever was available at the time of creating this list.


Starting top left:

Cerulean Blue https://amzn.to/3S32rSL

French Ultramarine Blue https://amzn.to/42ZfYkz

Cobalt Blue https://amzn.to/4cLn53D

Rose Madder Genuine https://amzn.to/3Ru4D5I  

Windsor Lemon https://amzn.to/4lJz2ur 

Burnt Sienna https://amzn.to/431Htde  

Cadmium Orange https://amzn.to/44eaKml

Scarlet Lake https://amzn.to/4jMXxoL

Raw Sienna https://amzn.to/42qhiNg

Light Red https://amzn.to/4iw0oBu

Daniel Smith Buff Titanium https://amzn.to/3Yg7ymf

Holbein Green Gray https://amzn.to/4cNeopr

Viridian https://amzn.to/4cSLQuQ

Ultramarine Violet https://amzn.to/3Sbjyln

Burnt Umber https://amzn.to/3Sbjyln

Davy's Gray https://amzn.to/4cNHMMg

Lamp Black https://amzn.to/44DviEK

Lemon Yellow (Nickel Titanate) 

Holbein Titanium White Gouache https://amzn.to/44DviEK

There are also two optional colors that I rarely use, but I keep them on hand when needed.

Winsor Red https://amzn.to/3YedXyk (This is a rich red I use for flowers, fire engines and such.)

Prussian Blue https://amzn.to/3Eyrmuy (I use this to paint slate and colors of the sea.)

MEEDEN Ceramic Watercolor Palette:Large Porcelain Artist Paint Palette Rectangle 13 x 9.8 inch

I love working with this palette. It's sturdy and easy to clean. Made from premium handle glazed pure white porcelain. Heavyweight, extra-durable, double-thick. The paints are removed from the mixing tray.

The palette has 17 paint wells and two divided mixing areas in the center to keep your colors neatly separated.

https://amzn.to/448lWkk

MEEDEN Ceramic Artist Paint Palette, porcelain 3-well Watercolor Palette, 10'' x 7''

This is the palette I use when mixing watercolor paint for large areas. The 3 large wells allow me to mix enough paint to cover any large portion of the painting. Great to mix skies, sea, or any area you want to lay-in before adding detail. Sturdy and easy to clean. Made from premium handle glazed pure white porcelain.

https://amzn.to/3YMMGDc

MEEDEN 8-Well Ceramic Artist Paint Palette, Square Porcelain Watercolor Palette 7"× 7"× 0.9"

This is the palette I use when mixing detail work. It's sturdy and easy to clean. Made from premium handle glazed pure white porcelain. I use it for every watercolor painting I create. I couldn't do without it.

https://amzn.to/3ECla4C

List of Recommended Paint Brushes for all media

Here are paint brushes I use and recommend to my students:

da Vinci Student Series 3504 Forte Student - 5 Brush Set - Beginner Forte Synthetics with Blue Handles - Rugged and Strong for All Media https://amzn.to/4jqZbMu

DA VINCI - 8 Brush Set- https://amzn.to/44X5h3w

Rigger Artist Paint Brush 6 Piece Set Extra Long Fine Point Liner Tip https://amzn.to/3RB1RLT

Mop Brush for Acrylic and Oil Painting, 7 PCS Assorted Size Paint Brushes with Wooden Handles https://amzn.to/42gLmcPBlack

Swan Synthetic Red Sable Paint Brushes Try Me Set of 6 - Professional Quality for Oil, Heavy Body Media and Acrylic https://amzn.to/42zlfPyFuumuui

Oil & Acrylic Paint Brushes, 11pcs Professional Natural Hog Bristle with Long Handle https://amzn.to/4jF75T5 

Recommended Table easel

Falling in Art, Extra Large, 5-Position Wood Drafting Table Easel Drawing and Sketching Board, 29 1/2 Inches by 19 2/3 Inches. This table easel is available in 3 sizes. I recommend the largest size as it can easily support a 14" x 14" canvas (or smaller) and a reference photo taped next to it. Very convenient. I use it all the time. Here's the link: https://amzn.to/42xINU4 


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