FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PAINTS –American Journey and Daniel Smith from Cheap Joe’s Art Supply
PALETTE –" my can’t live without colors"
Lemon Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Quinacradone Gold, Quinacradone Burnt Orange, Cadmium Red, Permanent Rose, Quinacradone Magenta, Viridian (strong; only for mixing),
Deep Sap Green, Ultramarine, Cobalt and Cerulean Blues. The Quinacradone colors are beautifully transparent.
PAPER –Fabriano 140 Cold Press Extra White; Kilamanjaro 140 Cold Press (through Cheap Joe) These papers are very high quality and worth the price. I only use Extra White. I do not care for Canson or Strathmore papers – they just don’t work as well as the better papers - spend a little more for good quality – it will make ALL the difference.
BOARD AND CLIPS – Bulldog clips or other stainless clips. My board is a piece of 1/2” thick foamboard cut 1/4” beyond a standard paper size. I cover it with either white or clear Contact paper. This makes it easy to clean and keeps water from seeping into board. It is extremely lightweight, great for outdoors and lasts for years.
BRUSHES - I use mostly Kolinsky sable round brushes – can be costly. Other good choices: Cheap Joe’s Legend, Daniel Smith Series 24 Squirrel; Black Beauty Silver Brush, Cheap Joes; Lowe Cornell Watercolor Synthetic 7000 Series, Cheap Joe’s. #10 or 12” round and 1 or 1-1/2” flat wash. I also like the Black Beauty script liner #6 for delicate work.
EASEL – My easel setup is through Sun-Eden.com. Very light weight and very well made.
I have the tripod, adapter and shelf.
WATER CONTAINER – a three part plastic container that is divided into three sections. It will hold clean water, dirty water and a sponge to absorb extra water on your brush. Dollar Tree or supermarkets.
SPRAY BOTTLE – You will need a small spray bottle to spritz your paints as they will dry up a little in between painting sessions. Target has some good ones in their Travel Supply bins.
CART –Staples for about $20 on sale. I drill holes on the side and slip a shower curtain hook over the top and attach some pencil cases. Holds everything and perfect for workshops and classes.
SKETCH BOOK – I love the Aquabee Sketch books – they are wonderful for sketching and for doing value studies. They take watercolor washes as well. The 6 x 9 is perfect. Cheap Joe Catalog.
MISC. I like soft 3B pencils that do not mar or scratch the soft surface of watercolor paper and kneaded or a Moo eraser from Cheap Joe’s.
ART SUPPLY CATALOGS –
Cheap Joe’s Art Supply – www.cheapjoe.com
Dick Blick – www.dickblick.com
Please order the catalogs and study them. You will gain a great deal of information about materials. AND, do sign up for their email announcements – great for sales and free shipping announcements.
RECOMMENDED READING – Check your library or buy used from Amazon for good prices.
Mel Stabin – Simple, Fast and Focused (out of print – try to purchase online) and The Figure in Watercolor.
Robert Henri – The Art Spirit - This book is a MUST.
Richard Schmid – Alla Prima – Richard is an oil painter but this is the best instructional book I know that applies to all mediums – Expensive – put it on your birthday wish list.
Ann K. Lindsay – Watercolor–A Holistic Approach --PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS
DVD’S - Check your library under ‘watercolors’ and borrow from generous friends.
“I wish you joy in your painting.”
~ Pat
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
PAINTS –American Journey and Daniel Smith from Cheap Joe’s Art Supply
PALETTE –" my can’t live without colors"
Lemon Yellow, Yellow Ochre, Quinacradone Gold, Quinacradone Burnt Orange, Cadmium Red, Permanent Rose, Quinacradone Magenta, Viridian (strong; only for mixing),
Deep Sap Green, Ultramarine, Cobalt and Cerulean Blues. The Quinacradone colors are beautifully transparent.
PAPER –Fabriano 140 Cold Press Extra White; Kilamanjaro 140 Cold Press (through Cheap Joe) These papers are very high quality and worth the price. I only use Extra White. I do not care for Canson or Strathmore papers – they just don’t work as well as the better papers - spend a little more for good quality – it will make ALL the difference.
BOARD AND CLIPS – Bulldog clips or other stainless clips. My board is a piece of 1/2” thick foamboard cut 1/4” beyond a standard paper size. I cover it with either white or clear Contact paper. This makes it easy to clean and keeps water from seeping into board. It is extremely lightweight, great for outdoors and lasts for years.
BRUSHES - I use mostly Kolinsky sable round brushes – can be costly. Other good choices: Cheap Joe’s Legend, Daniel Smith Series 24 Squirrel; Black Beauty Silver Brush, Cheap Joes; Lowe Cornell Watercolor Synthetic 7000 Series, Cheap Joe’s. #10 or 12” round and 1 or 1-1/2” flat wash. I also like the Black Beauty script liner #6 for delicate work.
EASEL – My easel setup is through Sun-Eden.com. Very light weight and very well made.
I have the tripod, adapter and shelf.
WATER CONTAINER – a three part plastic container that is divided into three sections. It will hold clean water, dirty water and a sponge to absorb extra water on your brush. Dollar Tree or supermarkets.
SPRAY BOTTLE – You will need a small spray bottle to spritz your paints as they will dry up a little in between painting sessions. Target has some good ones in their Travel Supply bins.
CART –Staples for about $20 on sale. I drill holes on the side and slip a shower curtain hook over the top and attach some pencil cases. Holds everything and perfect for workshops and classes.
SKETCH BOOK – I love the Aquabee Sketch books – they are wonderful for sketching and for doing value studies. They take watercolor washes as well. The 6 x 9 is perfect. Cheap Joe Catalog.
MISC. I like soft 3B pencils that do not mar or scratch the soft surface of watercolor paper and kneaded or a Moo eraser from Cheap Joe’s.
ART SUPPLY CATALOGS –
Cheap Joe’s Art Supply – www.cheapjoe.com
Dick Blick – www.dickblick.com
Please order the catalogs and study them. You will gain a great deal of information about materials. AND, do sign up for their email announcements – great for sales and free shipping announcements.
RECOMMENDED READING – Check your library or buy used from Amazon for good prices.
Mel Stabin – Simple, Fast and Focused (out of print – try to purchase online) and The Figure in Watercolor.
Robert Henri – The Art Spirit - This book is a MUST.
Richard Schmid – Alla Prima – Richard is an oil painter but this is the best instructional book I know that applies to all mediums – Expensive – put it on your birthday wish list.
Ann K. Lindsay – Watercolor–A Holistic Approach --PERFECT FOR BEGINNERS
DVD’S - Check your library under ‘watercolors’ and borrow from generous friends.
“I wish you joy in your painting.”
~ Pat
