CAROLYN GORDON WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP SUPPLY LIST
PAPER: D’Arches 300 pound, cold press 22” x 30” sheets
(I will have some paper available for sale at the seminar)
1-day workshop: 1 sheet 2 or 3-day workshop: 2 sheets
BRUSHES: 1” Flat 1-1/2” – 2” Flat
½” Flat #8 Round
Make sure they are “watercolor” brushes
PAINT: (I do not recommend buying “student” grade paint, eg: Cotman, Grumbacher
or VanGogh)
I recommend Daley Rowney, Winsor Newton, American Journey, or Holbein
Thalo Green Cerulean Blue
Sap Green Thalo Blue
Olive Green Ultramarine Blue
Burnt Sienna Mauve (dark purple)
Raw Sienna Alizarin Crimson
Naples Yellow Quin. Magenta
Lemon Yellow Opera (mfg. By Holbein)
Indian Yellow Permanent Rose or Rose Madder
Warm Orange Permanent Red or Fire Engine Red
PAINTING BOARD: “Foam Core” board (available at any frame shop)
16” X 23” MINIMUM(smaller will not work)
TOOLS: Writing Pad (for notes) “Viva” Paper Towels (plain white)
Watercolor Sketchbook Ruler
Graphite (transfer) Paper Salt
Liquid Mask Old Brush, for masking
Spray Bottle Scraper
Masking Tape Old Toothbrush
Palette (with areas for mixing) Paper Bag (for trash)
Drawing Pencil (2B or HB) White Eraser
Containers (for water) at least 2, Large ones
Camera (optional, for taking pictures of steps)
If you have any trouble finding supplies, please call me (772-343-8189 or 608-339-4717). I
generally have many of these supplies available for purchase at the workshop.