Botanical Art and Illustration Program

Botanical Illustration in Watercolor 1

Karla Beatty, Instructor
karlabeatty@gmail.com

Note: An accessory materials fee of $5.00 will be collected by the instructor at the first class.

Materials and Supplies List

Water Color Paper: 9x12 block of 140# hot press or a full sheet to cut to size (recommended:
Fabriano Artistico ExtraWhite or Arches)

Paint Brushes: Numbers 2 and 4 sable rounds. The Winsor and Newton Series 7 is a good
choice. Also the Raphael 8404 series. Sable brushes are preferred, however you may use
any round brush in a similar size that you prefer.

Palette: Recommended: Michael Wilcox watercolor palette (NOT the oil or acrylic palette).
Other palettes you may wish to choose from are the Color Wheel Palette, or Lock Box
Palette by Richeson.

Paints: Boxed set of twelve Michael Wilcox watercolor tubes. Or see recommended list for other
brands. Tubes only.

Water Containers: Bring two, empty. Recycled plastic or glass containers with wide mouths
work well

Small Spray Bottle: for rewetting paints

Painting Rags: bring a partial roll of paper towels for wiping brushes or cleaning your palette.
White cotton rags work well also, as in old T-shirts or sheets.

Sketch Pad: 9 x 12 (or larger) inexpensive white drawing pad for exercises and taking notes

Drawing Pencils: 2H, HB, and 2B drawing pencils

Erasers: kneaded and/or white plastic

Optional (You may want to bring these later, as needed)

Tracing or Transfer Paper, Magnifying Glass, Foam Board

Class supplies are available at

local art stupply stores: Meininger’s, Kozo’s, Guiry’s, Jerry’s Artarama or through online
art suppliers: Dick Blick, Cheap Joe’s, Jerry’s Artarama, etc.

Kozo Fine Art materials (10 E. Ellsworth Ave, Denver) has a 20% discount for Botanical
Illustration Program participants with proof of registration. Bring your registration confirmation
letter from the Botanic Gardens.