MATERIALS LIST
Robert J. O’Brien AWS NWS
 

 
 
A Block of good quality Watercolor Paper. I recommend Arches 140 lb. cold pressed,       
9” x 12”,10” x 14” or 12” x 16”.
 
Brushes:  ( either a blend or natural bristle )
Winsor & Newton Sceptre Gold brushes are a good value
 
1
         # 12 round
2
         # 10 round
3
         #  8 round
4
         #  6 round
5
         1 ? inch flat
6
         ? or ? in. flat
7
         1 inch flat
 
Paints: (some suggested colors, Winsor & Newton or any Professional Grade paint unless otherwise noted)
 
           Scarlet Lake ( Holbein )
           Shadow Green ( Holbein)
           LemonYellow
           French Ultramarine
           Cadmium Yellow
           Sepia
           Permanent Sap Green
           Green Gold
           Manganese Blue
           Burnt Umber
           Cobalt Blue
           Yellow Ochre
           Brilliant Orange (Holbein)
Burnt Sienna
           Neutral Tint
            Dioxazine Violet                                                                                                                       
Palette -  12”x16” Robert Wood / John Pike or any other brand w/ cover
 
Other suggested items;  small ( 6 x 8in ) sketchbook, water soluble graphite pencils spray bottle, water container, paper towels, sponge, hairdryer, an H pencil, erasure, masking fluid(optional).