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MATERIALS – SUMMER WATERCOLOR FLOWERS
Although Summer Watercolor
Flowers is designed so you can use your own paints, paper, etc., I
do ask that you have M. Graham’s Cadmium Yellow Light. Yes, it is
important to get the exact color name by the exact maker.
Please note that I will
have paints, paper, and some brushes available for purchase at the first
class. Maimeri Blu paints are not carried by any of our local shops.
Feel free to bring all your own usual painting supplies/equipment. Here
is a list of what I use:
Color
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Brand
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Cadmium Yellow Light |
M. Graham |
Cadmium Red Light |
Maimeri Blu |
Quinacridone Rose |
M. Graham |
Ultramarine Violet |
M. Graham |
Pthalocyanine Blue |
M. Graham |
Viridian |
M. Graham |
Permanent Orange |
Maimeri Blu |
Cadmium Red |
M. Graham |
Quinacridone Violet |
M. Graham |
Ultramarine Blue |
M. Graham |
Green Blue |
Mairmeri Blu |
Permanent Green Light |
M. Graham |
Cerulean Blue |
M. Graham |
Naples Yellow |
Blockx |
*M. Graham
paints are also available at Nevada Fine Arts (Reno) and The
Craft Market (Carson City).
Brushes
Richeson 7000 series water media
No. 10 round
No. 12 round – optional
No. 24 round
3/4” flat
1 1/2” flat
Board
to support watercolor paper –Gatorboard, lightweight drafting board,
Artmate Champion Watercolor Backing Board, or equivalent
Watercolor paper – Arches rough or cold press, or Waterford rough , 140#
preferred) – we’ll be working with a quarter (11x15”) or half sheet
(15x22”) size, depending on your preference. Measurements are
approximate
Pencil –
either a B or a 2B softness
Kneadable eraser
Water container –
transparent plastic
Squirt bottle or plant mister –
needs to have a fine spray. I get
mine at Raley’s.
Tissues or paper towels
– the cheaper the paper
towels are, the worse they work. Viva is a great choice. Do not use
tissues labeled as “ultra-soft”; they will not absorb water.
Plain old masking tape
– 1 ½” wide
Mabef Backpacking (or “half
French) easel. You will be
fine with a brick or box
to prop up the support board (or a table easel, if you wish,
available at local art stores or major art suppliers)
Small, spiral-bound sketch pad & pencil/graphite stick/No. 2 litho
crayon
Old clothes, smock or apron
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