Description: With step-by step methods, Denise will guide each student to follow their own creative inspiration using photos as their reference.

Supply List: You can purchase your quality art supplies at Artspot and receive a 10% discount on all their art supplies.

Photos to paint from (Our studio will have some to select from as well)

Palette:
Watercolor palette with lid - John Pike or similar covered palette with space for mixing paints

Paper and Support:

• You may cut-up cold or hot press 140lb or 300lb watercolor paper such as Arches or Fabriano to any size you wish to work in. (bring a board to tape paper on)

Paints:
A varied assortment of good-quality watercolors

If you wish to buy paints individually, this is Denise’s basic color. If you have a good quality larger sized travel set with several colors, that will work as well

Suggested Colors: (Daniel Smith or M. Graham are excellent brands)

• Hansa Yellow

• Quinacridone Red

• Ultramarine Blue

• Phthalo Blue

• Sap Green or Green Gold

• Quinacridone Sienna

• Quinacridone Gold

• Quinacridone Magenta or Permanent Rose

• Cobalt Teal

• White Gouache - if you wish to paint snow

Watercolor Brushes: Good quality synthetic or sable brushes

• ½” Flat

• 1”, 1.5” or 2” Flat

• #8 Round & #2 Round

• Medium squirrel mop brush or sumi brush

• Optional - Medium cat tongue or oval brush (Silver brush…)

• Or your favorite watercolor brushes

Other:

• Masking tape

• Old toothbrush

• Paper towels

• Bic Pencil

• Kneadable eraser

• Spray water bottle

• Ruler

• Scissors