Watercolor materials list
Note
eraser
Kneaded gum preferred
brushes, for watercolor
(there is a diference, again inexpensive)
Charcoal
Pencils, compressed charcoal, assortment of size
drawing board To fit your paper size
Paint, watercolors assorted colors Set tube or Pan
(koi field sketch about $26, or tubes koi…reeves or other brands keep it reasonable $10-$20)
Palette
mix paint plastic plate can be used
Paper 140 lb, cold press prefered
Hot Press, Cold Press, Mixed Media 90lb or greater (strathmore, canson, arches, fabriano, etc.)
Paper, Drawing
14 x 17, 9x12 or larger, what ever you are comfortable with. Mixed Media Pad or toned Paper. Sketch Paper does not work well with watercolor.
pencils, variety of hard and soft, 2H, 2B are a must
Pens
Anything, BUT if using with water color, make sure to check for water resistance
Imagination and Persistance
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