This Watercolor class is designed to expose you to the unique characteristics and techniques of the medium using various subject matter, as well as compositional layout. There will be regular critiques and discussions to improve your understanding and skill development.
Each student is responsible for his or her own supplies. The list of supplies is below.
Watercolor Materials and Supplies (with approximate costs)
Brushes ($25-$30):
- sable (preferred), ox hair (if you can find it) or sable blends or sable synthetics
- 1” flat
- 1/2” flat
- #8 and #10 round
- rigger brush
Paper ($15-$30):
- Arches 22”x30”, 140 lb. cold press
or a 9"x12" block
- Board for stretching paper
Paints ($20-$30):
Box sets of tube watercolors which should include most of these:
- ultramarine blue
- cerulean blue
- colbalt blue
- thalo blue
- alizarin crimson
- cadmium red light
- cadmium yellow light
- new gamboge
- burnt umber
- burnt sienna
Other materials ($20-$30):
- covered palette, plastic
- painting board
- masking tape
- materials box
- non-breakable container for water
- sponge
- roll of paper towels
- small hair dryer (optional)
- portfolio