MERRITT COLLEGE, DORCAS MOULTON, INSTRUCTOR
BEGINNING WATERCOLOR
PAINTS: Small tubes are OK. For economy's sake, "student grade” is acceptable. "Artist' or 'professional" quality is better.
Aureolin yellow
Permanent Rose (quinacridone) aka Quinacridone rose
Cobalt Blue (not 'hue')
Ultramarine Blue, aka 'deep' or 'French', not "hue"
Winsor Red (napthol or other synthetic , yellow-based red) aka Grumbacher Red,
Cadmium Red Hue by Cotman or Impellist)
Winsor Blue, green shade (phthalo blue, thalo blue)
Winsor Lemon (arylide) aka Lemon Yellow (Grumbacher),
Cadmium Yellow Pale Hue (Cotman), Cadmium Lemon Hue ( Impellist)
Winsor Green or Viridian Green (small tube)
Cadmium Orange (not 'hue")(small tube)
PAPER: Arches, Fabriano, and Winsor & Newton are all good quality. Strathmore, Jack Richeson and Westport are OK. Morilla is not recommended.
9'" x 12" block of 140-pound Cold-pressed finish watercolor paper
inexpensive pad of watercolor paper, 9" x 12" or smaller, for testing colors
BRUSHES: Synthetic brushes are fine. A good brush should come to a sharp point or edge and keep its shape (spring back) when wet.
1" wide flat wash brush
1/2' flat brush
#8 or #10 round watercolor brush with a good point
OTHER MATERIALS:
#2 pencil and small ruler
Palette, white molded plastic with plenty of room for mixing.
rags or paper towels
water containers, at least pint-sized, two
notebook for class notes and reference materials
folder or portfolio for finished paintings
CONTINUING WATERCOLOR (ART 061) TO THE BEGINNING LIST, ADD:
PAINTS: Cadmium Yellow Pale or Light NOTE : SMALL TUBES ARE OK
Cadmium Red Light
Cerulean Blue
Permanent Violet or Winsor Violet
Permanent Magenta or Permanent Alizarin
Quinacridone Gold
Burnt Sienna
PAPER: 10" x 14' block of 140# cold pressed paper
BRUSHES: #14 or larger round
small to medium-sized Oriental brush
#2, 3 or 4 round (optional) fine detail brush
OTHER MATERIALS: Permanent palette with lid, small sponge
INTERMEDIATE WATERCOLOR (ART 062):
11" x 15" or 12' x 16" block of #140 cold-press; Added pigments and brushes as you like.
ADVANCED (ART 063) AND SPECIAL PROJECTS (ART 064 A-D)WATERCOLOR:
Students are encouraged to expand choices of paper, pigments, etc., to suit a
developing personal style.
MERRITT COLLEGE, DORCAS MOULTON, INSTRUCTOR
PIGMENTS:
For students who have no pastels yet, I recommend the Rembrandt set of
30 half-sticks. You will need extra black and white pastels, as the semester progresses. Students who already have pastels can use what they have, making sure to have a good range of full-intensity hues, plus white and black.
Rembrandt pastels are good quality and in a 'medium' price range. Other brands
of pastels vary in terms of softness, quality of pigment, handling, and price. Holbeins are harder, Sennelier and Schminke are softer. Try different types. You will probably end up using a combination of different brands, and even have favorite colors from various manufacturers.
In addition to the soft pastels, you may want pastel pencils for fine details. Other
types of colored pencils can also be combined with pastels, as your individual
style develops. Check out www.dakotapastels.com on the internet for an overview of materials and accessories.
PAPERS:
Any kind of drawing paper that is not smooth can be used for pastels. The more "tooth", or texture, that a paper has, the longer it can be worked before the paper fills up. For beginners, I recommend a pad of Strathmore Charcoal Paper, assorted tints, 18" x 24". Students will also need a few sheets of white charcoal (drawing) paper. Besides the Strathmore charcoal paper, which also comes in individual sheets in a variety of colors, other brands are Canson Mi-Tientes and Fabriano Tiziano. Try different brands to find a preference.
More advanced students may want to try a sanded pastel paper, with even more "tooth". Le Carte comes in a great range of colors; Sansfix is another sanded paper; Erste Sanded Pastel paper is actually sandpaper, in large sheets. These papers are all expensive, but worth it for the advanced student.
OTHER SUPPLIES:
A dust mask and/or surgical rubber gloves or white cotton framers gloves (optional)
Drawing board, can be clip-style masonite or pressed-board.
Spray fix is optional. If you want to use spray, do not get the traditional, petroleum-based
types of fixative with the traditional problems of spatter and darkening; get Lascaux, or Daler-Rowney, or other acrylic resin based fixative. Use will be discussed in class.
Portfolio for finished work. You will need to put protective sheets between your
drawings. The standard is glassine (waxed paper), very inexpensive and sold in
a range of sizes. Even smooth newsprint is acceptable as a cover sheet.
For erasing, a kneaded eraser and/or an old bristle brush.
An old towel for wiping your hands. Another old towel to put under your easel.
Pastel dust is messy and unhealthy. It is essential that you clean up thoroughly. It is also an important courtesy for the other classes who use this room. We use a "gutter" of folded newspaper at the base of your drawing board on the easel to catch the dust as it falls. Use newspapers or an old towel placed under your drawing spot to catch most dust when working flat. Sponges will be available to wipe down easels, tables and floor.
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BOTANICAL DRAWING MATERIALS LIST
MERRITT COLLEGE, DORCAS MOULTON, INSTRUCTOR
Suggested, not required, text: "How to Draw Plants," by Keith West.
ISBN # 0-88192-350-8. Timber Press, 2002
FIRST SEMESTER:
To the first class, bring items marked with an asterisk.:
SURFACE
10 X 14 140# watercolor block or pad, or you can buy the 22 x 30 sheet,
cut it up and tape it to a board.
*11 x 14 white drawing pad
11 x 14 pad of tracing paper
PENCILS
*2H, HB, 2B, 4B graphite pencils,
*pink pearl and kneaded erasers
12 or 24 set of Prismacolor pencils (NOTE: not "watercolor pencils")
*pencil sharpener
*stubs for blending
WATERCOLOR MATERIALS
Transparent watercolor paints, Winsor & Newton brand, small tubes are OK:
Permanent Rose
Winsor Lemon, (not Lemon Yellow, nickel titanate pigment)
Winsor Blue, green shade
Gouache (opaque water color), Winsor & Newton brand, small tube:
White, preferably titanium, not zinc
BRUSHES: Synthetic brushes are fine. A set may be the best buy. Look for a
good point and good “memory”—springs back.
Watercolor rounds, three or four ranging from # 0 to #10
Watercolor flat, 1/2" wide, shorter version preferred.
Additional materials
towel or rag
palette for mixing paint
magnifying glass or loup
container for water, at least pint-sized
SECOND SEMESTER:
To the materials for first semester, add:
WATERCOLOR PAINTS: Winsor & Newton brand preferred
Winsor Red or other yellow-based red
Cadmium Orange
Ultramarine Blue (may be called “French” or “Deep”)
THIRD AND FOURTH SEMESTER: Additional paints and other materials as desired, according to needs of individual projects. Instructor will consult.
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