Learn to create stunning watercolor paintings from the comfort of your own home with my online Watercolor Lessons event! Buy tickets here.
Before the class, I’ll send out a reference photo of what we’ll be working on. Last session, we painted a colorful toucan. This session, we’ll draw & paint a black cat, and learn how to create shapes through shadows & colors.
Supply list
You’ll need your own materials for this 1-hour session. As always, I recommend visiting your local art supply store, but Amazon will do in a pinch.
Water
Any kind of cups will do, but you absolutely need water for watercolors. Sorta important.
Paper towels
Paper towels are my #1 watercolor tool. You’ll find out why. I’m guessing you’ll have these lying around the home or know where to get some, so I’m not going to give you a link.
Paint
There are so many different kinds of paints. Off the bat, i’ll recommend a set of Koi watercolors. They’re not too expensive, and you’ll get a great, diverse palette. The watercolors we use will be in “pans”. Those are the little rectangular color blocks you see - as opposed to watercolors in tubes. Which one is better? Both are good!
Buy from Amazon (but go to your local art store first & ask them)
Brushes
Don’t overthink it or overspend. A few watercolor brushes will do to start. Here is a good set to begin with. As you develop your art, you’ll find that you may want larger brushes for wide washes of color, or smaller ones for fine details. Just like with the paint, the quality of the brush makes a big difference in the quality of your art. But don’t dive in & get the best stuff right away. You’ve got so much room to grow. A simple set is fine for now.
Watercolor brushes (again, go to your local art store first.)
If you’re staring at a wall of brushes and are having decision paralysis, get these:
Round pointed 6
Round 10
1/2” or 3/4” flat
Watercolor paper
This canson XL watercolor paper will do. And believe me, you’ll want the right kind of paper.
Buy here (you know what to do though. Local art store first)