Suggested Watercolor Materials
Winsor & Newton Cotman Transparent Watercolors Tubes: student gr. 5ml. Minimum palette of colors needed:
Alizarin Crimson * Lemon Yellow* Burnt Umber Payne's Gray Cobalt Blue * Good Quality 140lb. Cold pressed Watercolor paper 9"x!2" Aaron Bros. has 9x12 CP 140lb by Arches Watercolor Pad for $17 Watercolor Brushes: have at least a #6 or 8 Round Brush. It should come to a good point when wet. 1/2"flat, #10 or 12 Round ,# 3 or 4 round or a liner brush for detail.At least a quart size water container for cleaning brush and a container for clean water and/or small spray bottle. Paper Towel & old terry cloth towel Stiff board to affix watercolor paper to & masking tape#2 Pencil/ Kneaded Eraser/ Small Notebook for notes/ a ruler Hair Dryer for speeding drying time between layers of painting Carrying case for all your supplies for transport Watercolor supplies can be purchased on line at Aaron Brothers , Michael's or Nevada Fine Arts. Michael's has a 40% off coupon which can be used to purchase a Cotman Watercolor Palette Set with mixing tray for about $30 which is sold for $50. It includes 10 tubes of color and #4 round brush & palette. |