About this Event
About the entire Watercolour Foundation Series:
These full-day workshops are designed for beginner to intermediate painters looking to master core skills. The series consists of four distinct parts, scheduled throughout the year to focus on different techniques.
- Continue with the remaining three optional workshops at your own pace. Once Part 1 is completed, the sessions can be taken in any order as they become available.
Questions? Please contact Annette directly via
email [email protected]
The materials list and images here will guide you. While we may not use every colour mentioned in this specific session, these are excellent additions to help you build a versatile kit for your ongoing watercolour practice.
I recommend Musgrave Art at Southport for your paints and brushes.
WATERCOLOUR FOUNDATIONS Series - MATERIALS LIST
Support boards and watercolour paper will be supplied to ensure consistency in learning outcomes.
Brushes
Round watercolour brushes – well-pointed, sizes 6, and a 12, or 14
Small flat brush to refining (eg. Princeton flat shader size 4) or similar
Flat 1" watercolour brush.
Round Chinese Reservoir Brush - Med or Large(available at Musgraves Art Supplies)
https://musgraveart.com.au/product/large-refillable-sumi-brush/
Extra Brushes – Any additional sizes you have
Other Materials
· Water Containers (x 2) (also available to borrow at the studio)
· Apron
· Box of tissues (box can be used as a support)
· Palette – Ensure you have plenty of mixing space. Avoid coloured plates or dishes.
If buying the flower palette with lid option pictured, you will need at least 3 of these double palettes.
· Graphite Pencil – 1 x HB, or 2B well sharpened
· Household sponge (must be cellular type)
· Masking Tape – 1” or ¾”
· Eraser – Kneadable and/or crumbly brown art Factis eraser
· Pipette or small squeeze bottle for adding water (scroll down for pictures)
· Mug or drink bottle. Refreshments provided
· BYO Lunch - kitchen and fridge available (or can be purchased at nearby shops)
Watercolour Paints - Student-Grade Tubes
Student-grade paints, are an economical option. As you progress, you may wish to upgrade to artist-quality paints; these offer stronger pigments and greater vibrancy, meaning a little goes much further. Both options are listed here.
Option 1: Student -Grade Watercolour Tubes - Suggested Colours:
• Cool Yellow: Winsor & Newton Cotman Lemon Yellow Hue (PY175)
• Cool Red (Magenta): Daler Rowney Aquafine Alizarin Crimson Hue (PR176)
• Cool Blue (Cyan): Daler Rowney Aquafine Phthalo Blue (PB15)
• Violet/Purple: Winsor & Newton Cotman Dioxazine Purple (PV23)
• Sap Green: Daler Rowney Aquafine Sap Green (PY73 / PB29)
• Dark: Daler Rowney Aquafine Payne’s Grey (PBk7, PB29)
. Daler Rowney - Luma White Opaque White Watercolour (available from Musgrave Art, Southport)
You are welcome to bring paints that you already own but stay away from lower-quality options from larger retailers, discount or variety stores.
Option 2: Artist-grade watercolour tubes – Suggested colours:
You may choose artist-grade tubes. Aim for the most transparent options where possible. The list below is a guide—close matches are fine.You need only one from each of the following six colour groups:
1. Cool or Neutral Yellow
• Winsor & Newton or Schmincke Transparent Yellow (PY150)
2. Cool Red (Magenta)
• Daniel Smith Quinacridone Rose (PV19)
3. Cool Blue (Cyan)
• Winsor & Newton Winsor Blue (Green Shade) or Art Spectrum Pthalo Blue (PB15)
4. Warm Yellow or Gold
• Schmincke Quinacridone Gold (PY150, PR101)
5. Violet
• Daniel Smith, Holbein, MaimeriBlu or Schmincke Dioxazine Violet (PV23)
6. Neutralising Dark
• Art Spectrum Neutral Tint (PBk6, PV19, PB15:3)
7. Daler Rowney - Luma White Opaque White Watercolour (available from Musgrave Art, Southport) https://musgraveart.com.au/product/luma-bleed-proof-white/
Optional Colours
• Any other paints that you may already own
Event venue & nearby stays
Royal Queensland Art Society Gold Coast, 25 Broadbeach Boulevard, Broadbeach, Australia
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