Brushes
Brushes - you will need the following size brushes on this holiday
Size 12
Size 8
Size 4
Size 2 or rigger, or small sword liner
Brushes are very personal and artists often have their own preferences, some pay a king's ransom for Windsor and Newton Series 7 sable and though expensive they will last a lifetime. Other artists buy lesser sable, or sable and synthetic mix, these are cheaper, and will eventually need replacing. For a beginner I would recommend Ken Bromley art supplies sable brushes. You may source these yourself from the link provided, or we will source for you if you ask.
Paper
No larger than 36 x 29xcm A3 (lots of watercolour sketches will be smaller)
100% acid free rough paper at least 300gsm (140lb)
My preferred brands are Bockingford, Saunders Waterford and Arches)
Palette
Bring a palette that has deep mixing wells to hold a lot of water
Sketchbook & pencils (preferably 4B)
Small or large, it's up to you. Just something to make a quick sketch and a few notes.
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Paint
As with brushes, paint is a matter of personal choice. To capture the light mood and atmosphere of the Tarn I recommend Windsor and Newton artists watercolour 5ml tubes, in particular the following colours:
Cadmium Yellow
Raw Sienna
Cobalt Violet
Burnt Sienna
Light Red
Alizarin Crimson
Cadmium Red
Cerrulean Blue
Permanent Mauve
Burnt Umber
Windsor Blue (red shade)
French Ultramarine
Cobalt Blue
These can be sourced at Ken Bromley art supplies or alternatively ask and we will source for you.
As an alternative to tubes, ST Petersburg White Nights 24 half pan set is great value and has all the colours needed. Again you can get these at Ken Bromley art supplies
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