Suggested list of supplies for the class
Brushes
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Minimum two round watercolor brushes, one size 12(large) or larger, and the other size 6(small).
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One inexpensive square head, soft hair hake brush approximately 2" wide for big washes
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One inexpensive ½" to 1"inch square head brush for lifting colors
JJ’s palette of watercolors:
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2 Red: crimson (alizarin) & cadmium red light
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2Yellow: yellow ochre & cadmium yellow
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2 Blue: ultramarine French blue & cerulean blue
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Others: ultramarine violet, burnt umber, cadmium orange (hue), Indigo, olive green, etc.
Paper for watercolor
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In classes we are going to use one quarter of full sheet of Arches or other brands of watercolor paper 11"x15", or watercolor blocks (12”x 16”), cold pressed/140lb. or 300lb. JJ has a stock of watercolor papers at the gallery for purchase at a reasonable price if you are in need. Just speak to JJ at class.
Others
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A color box palette (be sure it can be closed): a white plastic or aluminum rectangular palette with 12 wells or more for color and an interior space for mixing.
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One roll of toilet paper
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One old rag (T-shirt, pajama shirt) made of cotton for use during the watercolor washes.
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One rigid board no bigger than16” x 20” for mounting watercolor paper (eg: gator board, Masonite board, wooden board, etc.) No need of a board if you choose using watercolor block.
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One 1”or 1.5” roll of 3M masking tape for taping down watercolor papers
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Water containers will be provided by the gallery