Watercolor Class Supply List
Paint Colors: (tubes only) Brand Name: Academy or Winsor/Newton (not Cotman)
Aliziron Crimson, Permanent Rose, Aureolin (light yellow), New Gamboge (dark yellow), Sap Green, Cobalt Blue, and French Ultramarine.
Brushes: I am recommending only two brushes: one #10 round and one ¾” flat brush. They are very inexpensive (about $2.99 per brush) and work well for the price. The brand is Royal Soft Grip – the brushes have a blue tip and are clear plastic. You may buy more expensive brushes later – various brands will be discussed in class. Michael’s, Meehan’s and Art Supply of Melbourne carry these brushes.
Palette: (plastic) I found a very inexpensive palette – Jones brand – Art Supply of Melbourne on Highland Avenue is now carrying this palette. It is small and portable, has 20 wells for paint, several mixing areas, and most important, a cover. Other palettes are OK, but make sure they have deep wells (at least 1” deep) and a cover.
Paper: 1 sheet of Arches 140 lb. Paper (22 ½ x 30”) and 1 sheet of Arches 300 lb. Paper.
Pencils: You may use a drawing pencil – HB4 or a #2 pencil.
Eraser: A soft kneaded eraser works well (gray in color) to remove pencil marks.
Water Container: A large plastic container, no higher than 4 inches in height – no glass, please!
Sketch Pad: For sketching and note taking. Comes in all sizes - 8 ½ x 11 ½ is a good size – it enables you to comfortably sketch drawings and enough space to take notes. This is important since you will receive many instructions about watercolor.
** Above supplies available at Art Supply of Melbourne on Highland Avenue in Eau Gallie. Paper is least expensive at Art Supply of Melbourne. (generally no more than $11.00 or $12.00 per sheet). Sheet size is 22” x 30” and will be divided into quarters or eighths for class practice. I will help you “cut” the paper, showing you a unique way to do it in class.
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