Watercolor Painting Supplies |
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Arches Paper |
PAPER – Arches 140 lb. Cold Press (CP) is essential for some techniques. 300 lb. is also acceptable. I prefer loose paper to blocks of paper. |
Prefer no pads | |
Beginner Student Paints |
W&N Pro. Watercolor 5 ml Paint Tube – Alizarin Crimson |
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As you feel confident as a painter you can to add the following colors slowly. |
W&N Pro. Watercolor – Cobalt Blue W&N Pro. Watercolor – Cerulean Blue W&N Pro. Watercolor – French Ultramarine W&N Pro. Watercolor – Winsor Green Blue Shade |
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As you progress add the following colors. Eventually use the colors and brands you prefer. I like Winsor Newton, Dan Smith, Steve Quiller, Graham and Graham paints are made with honey and do not dry out.
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W&N Pro. Watercolor – Quinacridone Gold
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BRUSHES Beginners start out with these brushes.
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W&N Sceptre Gold II Brush Series 101 Round 4 |
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Intermediate Brushes to add on |
Brushes to add on Size 2 Winsor & Newton Artisan Bright |
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Bamboo Brush matt |
Bamboo Brush matt is used for Brush Storage |
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SUPPORT BOARD |
Most of the time I work flat on a table and rarely clip the paper to a board. Masonite, tile board, plexiglass, and foam core or gator board may be cut to paper size, slightly smaller or larger on all sides. With smaller boards the clips encroach more on the paper but water is less likely to puddle at the edge. Sizes for a quarter sheet of paper should be 16 x 12. |
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PALETTE |
John Pike (my choice) or any watercolor palette with lid. |
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OTHER Supplies: |
Masking tape You will also need a disposable craft brush and dish soap.) |
Watercolor Supplies for Painting Watercolors
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