Workshop Supply List
FOR THE WORKSOP THERE ARE ONLY A FEW "MUST HAVE" ITEMS...
Paint, spray bottles and a few sheets of good watercolor paper.
For your convenience, all the supplies listed will be available for purchase at the workshop. This way if you want to travel light; can't find a particular item; or want to see or try a particular item before purchasing, you can.
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These Holbein colors to be included with your paint colors
* Opera
* Peacock Blue
* Perm Green #1
* Perm Yellow Lemon
* Royal Blue
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Spray Bottles
* (7) "Dot" spray bottles
* (1) "Fine Mist" bottles
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Paper
* (5) five 1/2 sheet 140# cold press
* (3) three 1/2 sheet 300# cold press.
Mark which side is the "top" before you cut. (Read watermark word "Gemini")
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Bring plenty of photo references to work from ... A positive attitude ... and a BIG smile!
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.
DON'T BE ALARMED BY THE BELOW LIST OF SUPPLIES; THIS IS JUST A LIST OF ALL THAT "I" USE...
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PAINT
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"I love brilliant color that mix easily, and darks that don't look dirty... that is why I use *Holbein! In addition to your 12 - 15 regular colors, make sure to include the five "Holbein" colors listed above. My theory of color is to use thebrightest 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."
I also use these colors:
Brilliant Pink
Burnt Sienna
Cerulean Blue
Cobalt Blue
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Hookers Green
Perm Aliz Crimson
Permanent Magenta
Perm Red
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Perm Yellow Deep
Perm Yellow Orange
Ultramarine Deep
Yellow Ochre
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PAPER
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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 my spray bottle/texture techniques. I use both 140# and 300# cold press. Do not use D'Arches for this workshop, it does not work with my techniques, it absorbs too fast and you can not re-work scrubbed areas.
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FREDRIX CANVAS
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I will do a demonstration one day on the new Fredrix watercolor canvas (18" x 24" OR 16" x 20").
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BRUSHES I USE
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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 three 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
1/2" Flat BALMORAL
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1" Flat BALMORAL
#4 Rigger BALMORAL
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#6 Round BALMORAL
#16 Round RYDAL GOLD
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EXTRAS
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Large white palette
Large water bucket
Gator/Drawing board
Frisket Film (extra tack)
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Masque Pen
White Mask
Stencil Paper
Cloth towel
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1" Masking tape
Wet media acetate
Paper towels
Old Post Cards
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Hair dryer
Sponges
Tissues
Camera
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FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE EVERYTHING
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1/2 Sheet mat for painting
Ear Plugs - For Lecture
Aspirin - For Your Neighbor
Trigger spray bottle
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Antacid - For the Workshop Director
Apple - For the Teacher
Pencil (HB or 2B lead)
Small, old brush to apply frisket. #4 round
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Old cloth towels
Don't wear white
A Good Joke!!
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I WILL SUPPLY THE TALENT... YOU BRING THE RIGHT ATTITUDE AND WE WILL HAVE A GREAT WEEK!