Approaches to Abstraction with Watercolor

Instructors: Carla Aurich

Supply list:

• Watercolor paint tubes Recommended: small tubes of artist grade Winsor-Newton, Holbein, Schminke or Old
  Holland. Please avoid colors called “tint” or “hue”.
  • Aurelian Yellow
  • Lemon Yellow
  • Cadmium yellow
  • Alizarin crimson
  • Cadmium red light & medium
  • Magenta
  • Phalo or Viridian green
  • Cerulean blue
  • Ultramarine blue
  • Raw umber
  • Yellow ochre
  • Burnt Sienna
  • Paynes Grey
• Gouache paint:
  • white gouache
  • 2 colors gouache of your choice
• Paper
  • 140 lb. Cold Press -- 10" x14" (or thereabouts) watercolor block
  • 11 x 14 and smaller blocks and pads (various sizes)
• Brushes, a variety of brushes (sable and nylon) Recommended brands: Winsor-Newton & Lowe-Cornell for sable/synthetic blends brushes
  • round brushes #10, #8, #4,
  • flat wash brush ½” or 1”
• Additional Items:
  • 1 black India ink
  • Palette: porcelain or enameled metal are recommended, 10 wells/depressions with ample flat surface area for mixing colors.
  • Plastic water container
  • Sketch book
  • Paper towels (Bounty)
  • Small sponge
  • Masking tape
  • Pencil and eraser