Watercolour - Photo Reference Painting

Please note: This list consists of my basic kit, sometimes I add, substitute, or subtract from it. It is only intended as a guide, please use whatever you have or are comfortable with.

Only SUGGESTED, please bring what you are comfortable with:

• Watercolour palette (John Pike, Lynch, Wood, or equal) with deep wells and large mixing surface)
• Mounting board (gatorboard works well coated with clear acrylic) for paper approx. 16" x 20" or Acrylic
• (Plexi-glass) sheet.
• Sketch pad - approx. 5" x 7"
• HB, 2 to 6B pencils
• Optional - Value Markers in Greys - light, medium, dark - e.g. Winsor & Newton Promarkers, Copic Markers
• 1" wide standard white masking tape
• Natural or synthetic sponge
• Facial tissues and paper towels
• Margarine container or other container for water
• Mini Spray bottle to moisten paints
• Hair dryer
  

Paper:

• Any good quality watercolour paper (instructor prefers 140 lbs. Arches Rough, Bright White - full sheet).
• Painting size is generally 1/4 sheet so a full sheet can be cut down into 4.
  

Suggested Brushes:

• Curry's Liner Series 2449 - #6, #2 (or similar Rigger brushes)
• Curry's Series 755 Synthetic Flat Wash Brushes - 1", 3/4", 1/2" (or similar)
• Chisel Handle brush (for scraping) or something else for scraping, i.e. pocketknife
• Curry's Series 2500 Round Brush #6 (or similar)
• Optional mop brush #6 or #8
• Any other brushes or brands you are comfortable with
  

Watercolour Paints: (Instructor suggests Winsor Newton professional quality tubes)

• Ultramarine Blue
• Aureolin Yellow
• Winsor Blue
• Yellow Ochre
• Cobalt Blue
• Cadmium Yellow Light
• Cerulean Blue or Lemon Yellow
• Burnt Sienna
• Neutral Tint
• Cadmium Orange
• Winsor Violet
• Alizarin Crimson Dr. PH Martin’s Bleedproof White (optional)
• Cadmium Red Light
  

Colours are only SUGGESTED! Use what you have!

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• Wear sturdy and appropriate shoes such as sneakers, closed leather shoes or work boots open-toed shoes, flip-flops or high heels are not allowed
• No long, dangling clothing or accessories (scarves, flowing sleeves, chains, long necklaces, etc.)
• Long hair must be tied back
• No bare skin if exposure to chemicals or tools/machinery is likely
• Appropriate PPE is mandatory when operating tools and equipment within the studios.
• Please consult with the faculty or studio technician to determine the appropriate PPE required for specific machines and studio processes.
  

Fit tests are required for courses requiring a respirator as noted on your material list. Arrangements will be made on-site. As these are mandatory safety practices, we will follow up directly with students who may have oversighted the above. Individuals may be asked to address any concerns before continuing to work in the studio. Be sure to buy appropriate, good-quality safety articles and equipment, i.e. safety boots, protective eyewear, hearing protection, work gloves, x-acto knives, etc. - ask your supplier for advice.