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 is Denise's favorite)

Paper and Support:

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

• Or one pack of watercolor cards

Paints:
A varied assortment of good-quality watercolors

If you wish to buy paints individually, this is Denise’s basic palette. 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

• Required: White Gouache

Watercolor Brushes: Good quality synthetic or sable brushes

• ½” Flat

• #8 Round & #2 Round

• Or your favorite watercolor brushes

Other:

• Masking tape

• Old toothbrush

• Paper towels

• Pencil

• Kneadable eraser

• Spray water bottle

• Ruler

• Scissors