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Notes:
Good quality pencils are recommended, HB and a 1B. Keep the point
sharp and use a minimum of pressure to achieve a clearly visible
line, which, if necessary can easily be erased by gently dabbing
with Blue-tack, or a similar product. Avoid at all costs
vigorous scrubbing of the paper's surface with an eraser.
A ruler (minimum 12") to construct your grid-lines. Two water
containers for washing brushes are far better than one.
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Winsor & Newton
Artists' Quality Colours |
Golden Synthetic - Brushes
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Bockingford |
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BRUSHES |
PAPER |
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| §Alizarin Crimson |
| §Winsor Blue (red shade) |
| §Winsor Yellow |
| §Neutral Tint |
| French Ultramarine |
| Cerulean Blue (red shade) |
| Burnt Umber |
| Raw Sienna |
| Light Red |
| Naples Yellow |
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§ Indicates primary colours.
These are the essential colours from which many other colours can be mixed. All the colours we see in glossy magazines are achieved using only these four colours.
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| Series: 301 - Size: 8 - round |
| Series: 301 - Size: 12 - round |
| Series: 344- Size: 4 - designer point |
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Notes: I have found that most students manage adequately with just the three brushes above.
Regarding the care of your brushes. See link below.
Kolinsky:
The very best brushes available are made from Kolinsky Sable, these are incredibly expensive.
A good alternative brush uses a mix of inexpensive synthetic filaments and sable hair for its water holding quality, though reasonably priced, these are still twice the price of the four listed above.
Prices are indicated below by moving your cursor over an item.
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| Weight: 140lb. |
| Surface texture: Not. |
| Size: Qtr.sht. is 11" x 15" |
Class price:
Pack of 5 sheets for £2 |
Notes: Though stretched paper is better to work on, most of the exercises here do not require that extent of preparation.
I will dedicate a page to this, somewhat difficult procedure, at a later date.
Which paper to use?
There are many and varied makes and types of watercolour paper, Bockingford is probably the least expensive of the good quality papers on the market.
I strongly recommend
the use of a - Trial Pad - cut a sheet ie.11"x15" into about six pieces about 5"x 5.5". This provides you with an opportunity to try out and record various colour mixes and similar trials; make notes of effects you may wish to replicate later.
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NEW
It is now possible for members of the three local classes
to order materials on line click link below.
CLASS
ORDER FORM for ART MATERIALS - You will need a Password
All class projects
use only colours within this range of ten.
(Pass your cursor over an item to see price. The RRP is indicated along with the class price) Though Artist quality watercolours
may seem expensive, when compared with the alternative student range,
the difference in quality is worth the higher price.
There are even cheaper ranges of colours available such as, a 12 colour
pack for under £5 these are, usually, children's toys and not recommended.
Buying your colours direct from Winsor and Newton is also an option. VISIT their shop NOW.
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- Gravyspoon holder, ideal as a brush rest, a second one on top
keeps brushes free from dust overnight.
- Brushes; 3 pointed rounds; sizes # 4 - # 7 - # 12 and a ¾
inch flat (not on my list).
- Trial pad pages, always the same paper as the paper being used
for the painting.
- Addis Sink-Tidy: ideal as a double water container, very stable
for the accident-prone.
- Perm solution container (well washed) now a handy, clean-water
dispenser.
- Rectangular plastic palette.
- Flower shaped porcelain palette.
Other essential items are:
a. Good quality pencils are recommended, a 1B and HB initially, keep the point sharp and use the minimum of pressure to achieve a clearly visible line, that can easily be erased by gently dabbing with Blue-Tack.
b. A ruler to draw gridlines
c. The ever useful paper towel. A standard kitchen roll is ideal.
d. A board approx' 12 x 16 inches (hardboard is ideal) to support your watercolour paper, also bulldog clips or masking tape to attach it with.
e. A board support or simple easel is very useful, take a look at the Easy Easel.
If you are intending to join one of the three local classes, you
may
find the printable order form useful as a handy reference list of the materials you will need, with their prices.
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| PALETTES |
| Plastic |
Porcelain |
Alternatives |
| Large
rectangular, with various size wells (recommended) |
Flower
shaped (recommended) |
White
porcelain dinner plate. |
| Flower
shaped (very useful) |
Various
other shapes
(very useful) |
White
plastic fast-food containers. (Last resort) |
A sharp pencil*
STAEDTLER graphite 779 - holder with 0.5mm HB refills
This is the pencil I've been using for the past 12 months, it
never needs sharpening, though it takes a little getting used to,
holding it so that it is almost at right-angles to the paper and a
3mm max' projection of lead, reduces the potential for breaking the
lead refills. I never use any other pencil |
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Always a valuable resource are inspirational images
usually photographs. |
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