Materials for Opaque Watercolor (Gouache)

Opaque Watercolor (Gouache)

Supply List

1) Paint (gouache tubes are preferred)

EITHER 1 SET OF:

• Holbein’s or Winsor & Newton’s 5 color gouache set, includes cyan, magenta, yellow, black & white (CMYK + white)

OR

You may purchase any brand 1 tube each of:

• Primary Red
• Primary Yellow
• Primary Blue
• White

2) Brushes

Watercolor Brushes (Simply Simmons is a preferred brand for experimentation)

• Flat 1/2 inch or ¾ inch
• Flat No. 6 o Flat No. 4
• Round No. 10
• Round No. 6
• Round No. 1 (Also called a liner brush or a rigger)

3) Surfaces

• Heavyweight sketchbook paper (preferred size: 9x12 or larger)
• OR Cardstock office paper that goes into the printer (8.5x11)
• OR Watercolor paper or block (preferred size: 9x12 or larger) either hot (smooth) or cold (rough) press

4) Palette for Mixing Paint

• Disposable Palette
• OR Glass Palette
• OR Plastic Palette
• OR Wax Paper

5) Studio Equipment

• Paper towels OR disposable paint rags
• Cup (for water)
• Palette Knife (preferred w/ flexible tip)
• Easel or drawing boards will be provided