Watercolour Foundations Workshop - One Day (Session 4)

About the entire Watercolour Foundation Series Workshops:

These full day workshops are for beginners to intermediate painters, or anyone wanting to strengthen core watercolour skills. Each session covers different techniques, with some overlap for practice and refinement. Session 1 & 2 do not require previous watercolour experience. it is advisable that attendees have completed Session 1 & 2 before embarking on Session 3 or 4 or have equivalent skills already. Sessions 3 & 4 can be taken in any order

Session 4 Flyer, Materials List & Q&A

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.

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.

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, 12, or 14

Small flat brush to refining (eg. Princeton flat shader size 4) or similar

Round Chinese Reservoir Brush (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.

· 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)

• Warm Yellow: Daler Rowney Aquafine Indian Yellow Hue (PY15)

• 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)

Option 2: Artist-Grade Tubes Watercolour Tubes - Suggested Colours:

You need only one from each of the following six colour groups:

1. Cool or Neutral Yellow

• Winsor & Newton or Schmincke Transparent Yellow (PY150)

• Holbein Imidazolone Yellow (PY154)

• Art Spectrum Azo Yellow (PY3)

2. Cool Red (Magenta)

• Daniel Smith Quinacridone Rose (PV19)

• Winsor & Newton, Art Spectrum or MameriBlu Permanent Rose (PV19)

• Schmincke or Holbein Quinacridone Red (PV19)

3. Cool Blue (Cyan)

• Daniel Smith Phthalo Blue (Green Shade) (PB15:3)

• Winsor & Newton Winsor Blue (Green Shade) or Art Spectrum Pthalo Blue (PB15)

• Schmincke or Holbein Phthalo Blue or MaimeriBlu Primary Blue Cyan (PB15:3)

4. Warm Yellow or Gold

• Winsor & Newton,Transparent Gold Deep (PY150, PR179, PV19)

• Schmincke Quinacridone Gold (PY150, PR101)

• Holbein Quinacridone Gold (PO48 PY150)

• Daniel Smith Quinacridone Gold (PY150, PO48)

• MaimeriBlu or Winsor & Newton Indian Yellow (PY110)

5. Violet

• Daniel Smith, Holbein, MaimeriBlu or Schmincke Dioxazine Violet (PV23)

• Winsor & Newton Winsor Violet (PV23)

6. Neutralising Dark

• Schmincke Payne’s Grey Bluish (PBk6, PB15:6, PB15:2)

• Winsor & Newton or Daniel Smith or MaimeriBlu Payne’s Grey (PBk6, PB15, PV19).

• Art Spectrum Neutral Tint (PBk6, PV19, PB15:3)

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

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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