PAPER
Get good paper….cheap paper causes problems for you! D’Arches 140 lb. cold, rough or hot press in sheets or block form (or 300 lb if you prefer). Arches paper is very forgiving and easy to work with. I use all their surfaces and usually demo on each. I also like Fabriano 140# ROUGH for florals and Cheap Joe’s paper Kilamanjaro cold press 140#. I only use 300# if I am in a very dry climate. You will also need a board to support your paper if not using a block and loose sheets are far cheaper. Two sheets of foam core (1” larger than your paper) taped together makes an excellent and light support board.

I use Winsor Newton. American Journey, Grumbacher's Finest Pigments, and DaVinci (DaVinci watercolors are of a good value, of consistent quality, and have a buttery texture). These are suggested colors - please use the palette you are familiar with - I like the transparent colors!

Please use the above list as a GUIDE as well as a statement of my personal watercolor supplies. It is not necessary to secure every item. Bring the materials that you are most comfortable using. Call me at 501-327-1750 if you have questions.

If you don't have a good local source of watercolor supplies I recommend Cheap Joe’s Art Stuff in North Carolina - very good prices and service. Toll free # for a catalog or order is 1-800-227-2788. I really like DaVinci watercolors and American Journey. They are a good value, consistent quality and buttery texture. Tell Cheap Joe I sent you. We’re gonna have FUN!!

Beginners to Advanced Painters are always welcome in my workshops! I teach PAINTING - if you want to work in pastel or acrylic that is fine. I will be demonstrating in watercolor! Come ready for a fantastic ART-VENTURE!

REMEMBER that non-painters are always welcome on my workshops! We need your friends and spouses to brag on us, find new locations for us and enliven the dinner conversations! We have a great time!