Watercolor Loose Landscapes Supply List

Paints: You will need a variety of watercolor paint colors. Please do not bring wet watercolor paint tubes unless you have experience in using them; dried watercolor paints are available in sets or half pans. Any brand will do; Studio Series (best value), Windsor Newton (student quality), Grumbacher (artist quality).

Brushes: You will need several sizes of round brushes as well as a large wash brush. In watercolor, the best brush type to use will be natural fiber brushes; not synthetic or coarse. Any brand will do; Studio Series (best value), Windsor Newton (student quality), Robert Simmons (artist quality).

At least one small round (size 0-4)                 1 large round (size 10-12)

1-2 medium rounds (size 6-8)                        1 Large wash brush (flat; 2” or larger)

Paper: You will need watercolor paper; the size, weight, and press type of paper is your choice. We will be using 140lb cold press paper in various sizes. During this class we will be creating a minimum of 4 small landscapes, roughly 4x6” each. We will also be using watercolor paper for swatching and experimenting; paper size for this is up to you! I recommend several small pieces – I love saving little scraps that would otherwise be unused for this!

“Wait hold on, you’re telling me there are, how many different paper choices??  UFFDA!”

• I know! The world of art supplies can be stressful - here’s the breakdown!

Paper weight: Watercolor paper weight refers to the thickness of the paper. The weight of your paper can affect the color absorbancy, as well as the paper’s ability to stay flat or not buckle.

• The thicker or heavier your paper, the more absorbancy you’ll have, as well as the paper’s better ability to avoid buckling and bending.
• The thinner or lighter your paper, the more likely it is to buckle and bleed

Hot vs. Cold Press: Watercolor paper is pressed at different temperatures to achieve different surface quality and vibrancy levels.

• Cold Press paper is textured, more absorbent, and generally easier to work with.
• Hot Press paper is smooth, takes longer to absorb water, and produces much more vibrant colors.

Optional Supplies:

• Spray Bottle
• Stability board (anything you can tape your paper down to!)
• Mixing palette *My favorite watercolor palette to use is any old ceramic plate! Preferably white for color visibility
• Magic eraser *The sheet version works best