Jim Himsworth Watercolor Workshop
Suggested Supply List
*Please Bring:
Two water containers
Roll of Paper towels
One roll of 1" Artist's (White) tape,
One pencil and rubber eraser
W/C palette and masking fluid
Paper: Rough or Cold Pressed Arches, Fabriano or Kilimanjaro - 300# is best. 140# is acceptable, but may buckle - especially when unstretched. Be advised, if you choose to use a 140# watercolor block, some buckling may still occur, although not as much as unstretched 140# paper. Consider using Gatorboard - it's a lightweight, acid-free stiff board on which to secure and stretch W/C paper. Size: Most of our paintings will be smaller; so you may divide up a larger sheet by cutting or with Artist's 1" tape.
Brushes: # 4, 8 and 12 round. At least one, 1 inch or larger flat brush. Usually the more expensive the brush, the better it holds its shape and the better it holds water. That said, we will work with whatever W/C brushes you bring. *You may want to bring a cheap small round brush for applying masking fluid as well.
Tube Colors: Again, these colors are suggested, but bring your favorites if you prefer. My current, favorite brands are M. Graham Co. and Winsor & Newton.
Quinacridone Rose
Cad. Red, Light
Maroon Perylene
Hookers Green, Dark
Thalo Green or Winsor Green
Sap Green
Cobalt Teal
Cerulean Blue
Cobalt Blue
Ultramarine Blue
Azo Yellow
Cad. Yellow, Medium
Burnt Sienna
Raw Sienna
Yellow Ochre
Ivory Black
Chinese White