Jim Himsworth Watercolor Supply List:
Colors If you already have a color and a brand you like, feel free to substitute or add to the list below. (Jim uses primarily Daniel Smith brand unless otherwise noted)
Highly Recommended Colors:
Naples Yellow (or sub. a Cad. Yellow or Daniel Smith's Gamboge Nova) *
French Ochre * (or sub. a Raw Sienna or a Yellow Ochre)
Mayan Orange *
Cad. Red Light * (or sub. Holbein's Light Red)
Burnt Sienna *
Alizarin Crimson *
Cobalt Blue *
French Ultramarine *
Imperial Purple * (or sub. a deep violet or purple)
Serpentine Green * (or sub. a warm green)
Jadeite Green * (or sub. a cool green)
Optional Colors:
Raw Umber
Van Dyke Brown
Opera Pink
Lavender (Holbein)
Manganese Blue
Neutral Tint
Chinese White (for small accent lights)
Paper (Artist Grade W/C Paper)
Arches Bright White OR Natural 140 - lb. Rough (preferred) or Cold Pressed (acceptable)
These papers and weights are also available in Arches W/C Blocks (sizes 9x12 or 11x14 inches recommended)
Brushes (Escoda brand are Jim's recommended brushes, although other "artist-grade" W/C brushes are acceptable.)
(1) Escoda Ultimo Synthetic Squirrel Mop Round brushes - size 14 or size 16
(2) Escoda Flats (synthetic) Great for Architectural works! (1/4 and 1 inch)
(1) Small, Synthetic Round
Other Necessities:
W/C palette
Two water containers
Mist Spray bottle (Holbein makes a very affordable one)
Paper towels
Masking tape
Gatorboard - at least a 16"x20" piece (for taping W/C paper down)
Pencil
White Staedtler eraser
Masking Fluid (optional)
Plastic trash bag (for soiled paper towels)