Watercolor supply list
Keep it simple. Less is more. Too many materials can be confusing and unnecessary. Feel free to have other favorite colors if you wish, but remember that too many choices can cause distraction.
- One good watercolor brush: Prefer a #12 or #14 Red Sable round brush or good soft synthetic fiber brush. If you already have brushes, bring what you have first before you buy anything new. Good watercolor brushes can be very expensive, so I wouldn't want you to buy the wrong thing. If you are a beginner and you have questions, wait until we can discuss brushes before you buy. A good #12 round brush flares out to cover a broad area and also comes to a fine point for edges and detail. Other brushes can be added as you expand your ability.
- One plastic light-weight pallet: I prefer the inexpensive 8 compartment rectangular pallet.
- Good tube type watercolor paints (preferably not student grade):
- Winsor & Newton and other Artists Quality paints are available at Asel Art Supply and many other local art suppliers
- Cadmium Red (This is our warm red)
- Alizarin Crimson (This is our cool red)
- Cadmium Yellow (This is our warm yellow)
- Lemon Yellow (This is our cool Yellow)
- Thalocyanine Blue (This is our cool blue)
- Ultramarine Blue (This is our warm blue)
- Paynes Gray
- Burnt Sienna (our brown)
- Viridian (our green)
- Plastic tub for water - at least 1 qt or larger.
- Good soft lead graphite pencils - 4B or above
- Natural sponge - small
- Watercolor block - (prestretched watercolor paper pad) at least 11" x 14"
- Or watercolor paper sheets: If you bring sheet watercolor paper, you will need materials to stretch it. I like to use the small children's cork surfaced, fiber bulletin boards, 18" x 24" or so. (If you bring this watercolor paper, you will also need materials to stretch it. I like to use the small children's cork surfaced, fiber bulletin boards, 18" x 24" or so.)
- Staple gun and staples (if you are stretching your paper)