INSTRUCTIONS BY TERESA ASCONE
All supplies are
not necessarily used in every painting. The lessons shown in this online tutorial are intermediate level paintings that do not appear in We're All Artists: Watercolor for Everyone.
BEGINNER’S BOOK: We’re All Artists: Watercolor for Everyone
(Optional. Available at various outlets such as Blaines Art Store, Anchorage, or online at Amazon). Email me to check availability.
THREE BRUSHES: all watercolor type
One inch flat, preferably with chisel-shaped handle end, #4 or #6 rigger or liner, #8 or #10 round
COLOR LIST – tube colors
Ultramarine Blue, Indigo, Cobalt Blue, Rose Madder Genuine*, Alizarin Crimson, Indian Yellow, Naples Yellow, Aureolin, Burnt Sienna, Cerulean or Manganese Blue, Thalo Green
Additional colors may be listed in each project
PAPER: Can use watercolor blocks or pads. if purchased by sheet, usually comes 22” x 30”, and can be cut into quarters.
Recommended: 140# or 300# d’Arches cold pressed watercolor paper
OTHER SUPPLIES:
Toothbrush, masking
tape, table
salt, Sketchbook 8 x 10 or larger, spray
bottle, paper
towels, 2 water containers, pencil,
#2 or 2.5, bar
of soap, cloth diaper or other old cloth, sponge, maskoid, kneaded
eraser, large white palette, blow dryer, maskoid remover/pickup
* can substitute Quinacridone Rose or Permanent Rose
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Note: To transfer the line drawing pattern, print the color image and use tracing paper to trace the lines of the artwork.Then follow the directions in the text instructions.
The numbers in parentheses behind color names refer to the thickness of the paint, (1) being thickest, like heavy cream, and (5) with enough water added to be the consistency of skim milk.
