Estimated cost of required items: $83 (online at blick.com without tax or shipping) All items can be found in physical stores, but the cost might be higher.
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Required Items
- Winsor & Newton Cotman Watercolors Compact Set (14 paint set)
- Pencil (1)
- Kneaded eraser (1)
- (1) 9″ x 12″ pad of watercolor paper, 90lb weight, minimum 20 sheets. The recommended pad of paper has 25% cotton per sheet, the cotton is great for beginner success. You can try less inexpensive paper that does not contain 25% cotton however, many students have less desirable results in their paintings with uneven application of paint and/or ‘pilling’ of the painting surface.
- Size 4 watercolor paintbrush (1)
- Size 8 watercolor paintbrush (1)
- Flat 1/2″ or larger watercolor paintbrush (1)
- Watercolor masking fluid, sometimes called frisket or liquid latex. I do recommend the Winsor & Newton brand due to its easy application and availability in stores. Stay away from the ‘colorless’ or ‘odorless’ versions of this product, as ease of use is reduced and odorless isn’t exactly odorless. (If you’ve taken my beginner watercolor class, this is the ONLY new supply you need to purchase, and you will not need it or the first class).
