Workshop Supply List

Following are supplies that I use. The “*starred and bolded” items are the most important items I use and will help you achieve what I do. If you are not sure whether you need them, or if what you already have will work, those supplies will be available for purchase at the workshop. I know all workshop teachers have their “favorite supplies” but with me there is a reason and I will show you how and why. They can make a difference for you.

Bring plenty of photo references to work from ... A positive attitude ... and a BIG smile

PAINT

"I love brilliant color that mixes easily and darks that don't look dirty...that is why I use *Holbein! My theory of color is to use the brightest color available and select a light value and a dark value of each color. "Holbein" has the best color saturation of any brand. They do not mold or dry out, and won't clog up my spray bottle." *Opera *Peacock Blue *Perm Green #1 *Perm Yellow Lemon *Royal Blue I also use these colors Brilliant Pink Burnt Sienna Cad Yellow-Orange Cerulean Blue Cobalt Blue Hookers Green Perm Aliz Crimson Perm Green #2 Permanent Magenta Perm Red Perm Yellow Deep Ultamarine Deep Yellow Ochre

PAPER

I prefer *Gemini paper (distributed by Strathmore, made in England). It has a tight weave and strong internal sizing, which allows for ... correcting mistakes with ease, lifting of color, the ability to re-paint over scrubbed areas, liquid frisket, and spray bottle/texture techniques. I use both 140# and 300# cold press. I would suggest 5 - ˝ sheets of 140# and 3 - ˝ sheets of 300#. Do not use D'Arches for my workshops, it does not work with my techniques; it absorbs too fast and you can not re-work scrubbed areas.

FREDRIX CANVAS

Tom will do a demonstration one day on the new Fredrix watercolor canvas (18x24 OR 16x20).

BRUSHES

Natural hair is very important and Kolinsky Sable is the best; I prefer the long hair and long handle. They flow, hold more color, release more easily and are a soft touch to the paper. the four brushes listed are the ones I use 90% of the time. I like Stratford and York because they use male Kolinsky (longer hair) and have an excellent tradition of quality. You don't need a lot of brushes, just natural hair, Stratford and York. *3/4" Flat BALMORAL or WARWICK *#4 Rigger BALMORAL *#6 Round BALMORAL 1/2" Flat BALMORAL 1" Flat BALMORAL #16 Round RYDAL GOLD

EXTRAS

*Large White Palette *Large water bucket *(6) "Dot" spray bottles *(2) Fine Mist" bottles Sponges Hair Dryer Tissues Camera Wet media acetate Frisket Film (extra tack) 1" Masking Tape Gator/Drawing Board Old Post Cards White Mask Masque Pen Stencil Paper Paper Towels Cloth Towel

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE EVERYTHING

Ear Plugs - for the lecture Aspirin - for your neighbor Trigger Spray Bottle *Pre-Cut Mat for Painting Antacid - for the workshop director Apple - for the teacher Pencil (HB or 2B lead) Small, old brush to apply frisket (#4 round) Old cloth towels A good joke! Don't wear white