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Botanical Art and Illustration Program
Painting Tulips in Watercolor \u2013 February 15, 2010
Instructor: Constance Sayas
sayasdesign@earthlink.net
Note: An accessory materials fee of $5.00 will be collected by the instructor at the first class.
Materials & Supply List

Drawing Pencils:Leads HB, 2H, and B; sharpener; kneaded eraser
Tracing Paper & Sketching Paper: ~11" x 14" or similar
Water Containers:two
Paper Towels:(VIVA brand is good for absorption.)
Palette: of choice
Watercolor Paper:140# HOTPRESS (or 300# hotpress if you prefer). You will need: three to five (9 x

12" or similar) pieces for painting exercises and one or two larger pieces for final class painting. Arches,
Fabriano, Twin Rocker and Lanaquarelle Brands are all professional watercolor papers.
Paint Brushes:Watercolor brushes "round"; sizes #2 & #6 or similar; preferably Kolinsky sable.

Here are some good options:
1. Raphael Series #8404 round; (I recommend sizes #2, #4 for this one.) Excellent brush that I use!
(Order at Italian Art Store, below. Or, some sizes available locally at *KOZO.)
2. Escoola Series #1212, round. (at Guiry's)
3. Winsor & Newton Series #7, round. (at Guiry's & Meininger's)
4. Robert Simmons, Sapphire #S85, round. Less expensive substitute for Kolinsky sable
(at Guiry's & Meininger's)

In addition, bring a couple of inexpensive brushes for mixing paint.
Floral Oasis Foam Block:Get the type capable of holding water,
plus a container/vase to support cut flowers.
Water Color Paint List:Bring the paints you used in Color Mixing class or select ONE of the four
following brands of paint.

1. Michael Wilcox Watercolors: This is the paint that I use.
(atwww.schoolofcolor.com, 919-774-8723 in a 12 set box)
cadmium red light, quinacridone violet,
cadmium yellow light, hansa yellow light (lemon yellow),
ultramarine blue, cerulean blue,
phthalocyanine blue, phthalocyanine green,
burnt sienna, yellow ochre, raw sienna
titanium white

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