STUDENT MATERIAL LIST for Virtual Classes 

• Any size sketch book, markers or pencils.
• Watercolor paper (Don uses Arches Cold Press or Rough 140lb.) Most of Don’s demos are half sheets.
• Students are encouraged to work at any size they wish but have plenty of paper on hand.
• One easel per student (preferably a table easel, Don uses a French Box easel) as we will be working on a slant of about 30-35 degrees. You can also improvise, leaning your board against something, as long as it is secure, and not at too sharp an angle…
• The usual watercolor supplies: Palette, (butchers’ tray or large mixing tray is also helpful) paint, brushes, water container, paint board with clamps, paper towels, etc.
• Don will also have photos available for students to print if they wish.

 
                        WATERCOLOR PAINTS AND BRUSHES

• NOTE: Don presently uses Cheap Joes and Robert Simmons synthetic white sable brushes, although other brands are fine.  Round brushes include sizes 36, 26, 14, 10 and 8.  Flat brushes include 2”,1 ½”, 1” ½”, ¼”. He does recommend having a big, medium and small of both flat and round brushes. Lately he’s been painting half and quarter sheets as well so adjusts brush size accordingly.

 
     Don uses American Journey paint from Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff but most professional brands are interchangeable and include Holbein, Windsor Newton, Daniel Smith. If you don’t have all the colors just use similar colors from your own palette.