I suggest 140lb CP Arches or Fabriano for flowers. For portraits, I like 140lb Arches Rough or CP and sometimes 300lb CP. It will be helpful to have extra watercolor paper (could be backs of old paintings, etc.) for painting exercises. Of course, you will also need a board to support your painting. (i love the Champion/Artmate board from Cheap Joe's as well as Gaterboard) We do many watercolor paintings, so please bring enough watercolor paper (approx. 2 to 3 ptgs per day - can be 1/2 sheets).
Other Papers :
A pad of newsprint will be needed in any portrait or figure portion of the workshop. A good weight drawing pad will also be helpful for warm-up color exercises.
Palette:
I use various palettes, such as "Jone's Palette", "Cheap Joe's", "John Pike", etc.- I also use a butcher tray to make more "puddles". Palette should have individual wells plus an area for mixing.
Other Stuff:
Although, I will supply some fresh flowers, feel free to bring some favorites of yours also. Hair dryers (we can share), large containersfor water (I use a bucket), paper towels (I love Bounty). We will work from models or photos. Please bring photos of people to work from (can be friends, family, someone who interests you or even from magazines- since this is for practice) ones with good light and darks (shadow shapes). Ideally shadow shapes should be more than 1/2 of the person. I will also have some photos if you don't have any you like. Many students will be interested in painting children, which we will also cover.
Pencils: I suggest a #2B for drawing on watercolor paper, but 6B or ebony for drawing exercises for portraits. A kneaded eraser is also suggested.
Brushes :
I like the following: A 3/4" "Flat" brush such as Loew-Cornell Series 7550 Wash, a "One Stroke" such asthe 3/4" or 1" Loew-cornell Series 7100; "Round" such as Loew-Cornell Series 7700 size 26, and Loew-Cornell Series 7000 size 14; "Ultra Round", Loew-Cornell Series 7020 size 14; a large flat for larger washes, and a 1/2" flat for making "puddles". I use these brushes but bring what you have. In the workshop you may try mine to see if you like them before you buy them.
Watercolor Paints :
I am listing the colors I use the most, but not all of them. Again, don't feel you have to have everything- bring what you have. And remember- There is an art store next to us that is great fun! You may want to try one of my colors at the workshop first. (I usually have enough to share or let to try a color to see if you like it.!
