This short demonstration will take you through materials that artists have traditionally used up to today's vast variety of widely available media. We will explore the transition from dirt to paint and everything in between, focusing on the genres of drawing and painting.

*Black and white
Graphite & Charcoal, Differences between each, how are they made
Inks: Sumi and India
Commercial – traditional vs. modern (natural and synthetic)

*Color pigment – what is it and where does it come from?
Natural vs. synthetic
How does it get mixed to create different mediums
Watercolor, Gouache, Oils, Acrylics, Pastels

*Paper - Small history lesson on papermaking
Examples today’s vast variety
Usage
Eastern vs. western methods

*Painting Grounds
Canvas vs. linen painting