Art Guild of Tellico Village

LIST OF SUPPLIES FOR AGTV WATERCOLOR CLASS, Fall 2010

BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE, Instructor, Mary Lee Wilkinson* 

Paper:   1 watercolor sketchbook, 12 x 18”  140# cold press    Strathmore (brown cover)

              1 drawing sketchbook, 9 x 12” Canson or Strathmore

              1 sheet (black) graphite paper – not waxy

              1 sheet Arches 22 x 30 140# cold press w/c paper

              1 “Gator board” 16 x 24” (purchase at Jerry's)

              (you can use a cold press Arches 12x16 block (green cover) instead of above 2 items)

     Notebook: 3-ring, 10x12 for handouts, examples  you make and notes

Basic Colors: (I use Winsor-Newton & DaVinci. DV is more economical) I prefer you don't use student grade, they will not give as good a result. Buying a “set” isn't good, as you don't need all

the colors. You can buy the smaller tubes, larger ones are more economical if you plan to continue painting.

            Yellow: New Gamboge, Aureolin  (warm & cool)

            Red: Cadmium Red Medium or deep, Alizarin Crimson (warm & cool)

            Blue:  Ultramarine, Cobalt, Antwerp, Indigo

            Green:, Sap Green, Hookers Green

            Earth colors:  Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna & Warm Sepia

            White Gouache,(not acrylic) Titanium white, sm. Tube- for corrections, etc.

Note: Intermediates will want to add to this list as we go along

Other supplies:

           1 2H or 3H pencil,    1 white Staedtler (or similar) eraser

           1 roll 1”or less, blue painters tape(preferred)  or 1 roll 3/4” or 1” masking tape

           Lg.Water container & paper towel.  Old terry washcloth or small Towel.

           White plastic palette w/cover, Robt. Wood or similar. About 11x15” with deep wells.

           med. spray bottle, scissors, ruler.

           Masking fluid, Winsor & Newton white or similar.(Old brushes to use with m. fluid)

           Masking fluid remover- a square of hard rubber used to lift m. fluid

Brushes: Good brushes are an investment that will pay off. Look for full bristles that will hold a

          lot of water & come to a good point (rounds) or edge(flats).

           Good grade synthetic or blend w/c brushes – I like Winsor Newton series 995, or       ,

          Royal Soft Grip- with acrylic handles are very good & reasonable. Just make sure they

          come to a good point or edge(flats). You can ask to wet them in the store. I really like        

          Raphael “Martre Kolinsky France” brushes #6, 8 & 10 if you can find them.They hold

          water well.

          Numbers #6 #8, #10 or 12, 1/2” flat, 3/4” flat or oval, #1 “Rigger” or Liner brush.

          Fritch scrubbers, #2 or 4, or set of 3, purchase at Cheap Joes. Jerry's aren't as good.

          You won't need ALL these at first.  Just a good set of #6,8 & 10 rounds & a 1/2” & ¾” flat.      

          A nice soft 2” wide house painting brush for “washes” to begin with. If you can afford it, a

          good 2” flat artists brush that holds a lot of water is even better for “washes”.

          SUPPLIERS: Jerry's Artarama (ask when next sale date is), Hobby Lobby, Michaels,

         Cheap Joe’s (online or catalog-no sales tax & quick.)

       *If this list overwhelms you, I do have a minimum supply list for anyone who is “not sure” yet

       if watercolor is for you. It will get you through the Beginner class, just using student grade.

        *Please call Mary Lee Wilkinson, 458-1179 for any questions... or mlart@charter.net

MINIMUM SUPPLY LIST FOR BEGINNING WATERCOLOR

Mary Lee Wilkinson, instructor      Fall   2010 

It has come to my attention that my regular supply list may exceed the cost expectations of some of my prospective students. I realize that many individuals are trying this class without knowing if they might want to continue. Therefore, I have put together a more economical list which would get you started, and as we progress, you could add items of your choice. Jerry's Artarama has most of these supplies.

For first class: 1 pencil (any household),  white eraser, ruler

                         Paints:* Aureolin or cadmium med. yellow, cadmium red med., alizarin crimson

                         (red),cobalt blue, Prussian blue, warm sepia, sap  green, burnt umber and raw sienna

                        You can buy student grade, either Grumbacher or similar, however they will not give

                         the best results. I prefer you do not buy “sets” as they have many colors you don't

                        need. Paper: folder to keep handouts in, 140# cold press WATERCOLOR sketchbook,

                        12x18, Strathmore preferred, brown cover. (At Michaels or Jerry's)

                        Paper towels. 1/2” drafting or masking tape. Painter's (blue) tape works well.

                         Med.Plastic pail for water, or lg. cottage cheese carton.

                        Brushes: Good grade synthetic or blend watercolor brushes, # 5 or 6, and # 10, round.

                        1/2”Flat. Royal Soft Grip is a good beginner brand.           

                        Look for full bristles that hold a lot of water & come to a good point.

                        A 2”soft bristle housepainting brush will get you by for washes.

                        Palette: Can be styrofoam plates, with dividers, or invest in a Robert Wood white

                        plastic palette w/dividers & cover. This will pay off as it holds all your paints & keeps

                       them moist.

                        Med. size plastic spray bottle, Walmart or beauty supply, Dollar stores.

    *If you are buying good paints, I would suggest Winsor Newton (best) or DaVinci (very good) DV

      paints are more reasonable. Your biggest investment is in your paint & brushes, and it pays off.

CLASS DATES: FALL, Session I:  Sept. 14, 21, 28, Oct. 5, 12, 19

     FALL, Session II:  Nov. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 & Dec. 7   

Reservation is by check to Mary Lee Wilkinson, 126 Chota Shores Way, Loudon, TN. 37774 by Aug. 31^st.  Fee for each session is $113. including a $5 AGTV fee. 

TIMES: 9:00 AM to 12 noon.

PLACE: CHOTA RECREATION CENTER,  145 Awohili Dr. Loudon, TN.  Phone 458-6779

Please arrive for class about 15 min. early, to set up.