Virginia Paquette 

INTRODUCTION TO WATERCOLOR

With a focus on basic traditional techniques, such as wet-on-dry, wet-on-wet, and dry brush, this class will explore the ease and freshness of watercolor. It includes step-by-step instruction for basic washes, how value and color work, transparency and glazing, and ways to make paintings dramatic and rich. Bring supplies to first class.

Supply List For Introduction to Watercolor

drawing pencil: 2B 

color wheel

eraser, white

adjustable plastic view-finder

knife (ie plastic, pocket, or table---to cut the paper from the block)

paper: cold-press (slight texture) or hot press (smooth) watercolor block, apprx. 12x16"  

synthetic or blend watercolor brushes: #12, #8, and #4 rounds

1" flat cheap brush

ruler

scissors

large palette with flat mixing areas and wells (covered is practical)

Water container w/lid

Soft cotton rags, paper towels

small sea sponge

artist-quality tube paints ---colors:  

perm. rose, cadmium red medium or deep, ultramarine blue, phthalo blue, cobalt blue, lemon yellow, cadmium yellow medium, yellow ochre, raw umber, burnt sienna, paynes' gray, violet (carb.), black

optional: cadmium orange, phthalo green, alizarin crimson, white

Dakota Art Store, Roosevelt Way NE 523-4830.  discount to students w/supply list.

Daniel Smith, 4150 1st AV S, 223-9599, discount registered students

University Bookstore, 4326 University WY NE, 634-3400

Artist and Craftsman Supply 4350 8th AV NE, 545-0091   discount w/supply list.