Watercolor Class Supplies

 

 

First week of class, bring with you:

  • notebook and pencil
  • scissors
  • roll of 2" wide clear package tape (to cover and waterproof the watercolor boards we make in class)
  • staple gun & staples (5/16" minimum)
Watercolor supplies in the Tri-Cities are expensive and not of good quality. You can find what you need by ordering the materials below.
   
Paint: Order from Daniel Smith Art Supplies (1-800-426-6740) http://www.danielsmith.com/.

* = "must haves" if you are starting from scratch; ** = strongly recommended in addition to the "must haves."

  1. Primary Edition Triad (Perylene Red, Ultramarine Blue and Hansa Yellow) *, item # 285 250 066
  2.  Indian Yellow *, item # 284 600 045
  3.  Anthraquinoid Red*, item # 284 600 005
  4.  Cobalt Blue*, item # 284 600 025 (OR Graham Cobalt Blue watercolor paint from Craft Warehouse, Kennewick)
  5. Quinacridone Burnt Orange*, item # 284 600 086
   
Brushes, etc.: Order from Cheap Joe's Art Stuff (1-800-227-2788) http://www.cheapjoes.com/
  1. Starving Artist Rounds Set* (synthetic), item # ST340-SET
    You can get rounds or flats -- your preference -- although I will be teaching with rounds.
  2. Fritch Scrubber Set* (synthetic), item # FS-SET
    Once again, go to the bottom of the page.
  3. Golden Fleece Boldwash 2"**flat handle (synthetic), item # CJBW-2
  4. Starving Artist 1" flat **(synthetic), item # ST330-1
  5. Cheap Joe's Original Palette*, item # 400
   
Other Stuff: Get these locally.
  • masking tape (3/4" is good)
  • white plastic eraser or gray kneadable eraser
  • pencils (#2 is fine)
  • water container (LARGE--a Cool Whip container is fine)
  • spray bottle
  • scissors
  • paper towels

Optional: get these if you find you need them.

  • cheap small kitchen sponge
  • matboad strips (I supply these -- at least to start with.)

 
   
d'Arches' 140 lb. coldpress watercolor paper Purchase this from me at my cost: $4.50/sheet.
Last updated: 11/1/10