Watercolor Paint & Supplies

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When you have decided to invest in some watercolors, choosing the best quality watercolors on the market will make your piece last longer and have better color. Choose the colors that you like and gradually add other colors to your watercolor arsenal as you become more comfortable with painting with watercolors. Some great brands to try that offer the highest quality colors are Da Vinci, Pedeo Fragonard, Winsor & Newton, and Dr. Martin. All of these brands are industry leaders that perform well for both novice and pro watercolor artists. Avoid student grade watercolors because of their lack of long lasting and rich pigmentation.

You will come across the ASTM (American Society of Testing and Materials) number when purchasing watercolors. This is a lightfastness rating. Go for watercolors that are ASTM rated I or II for the highest quality and best performance from your watercolors. You should also pay attention to the color index name, which is expressed as Pigment Color 000 or PX001 (in which case X represents the first letter of the color family’s name, as in PB=blue or PY=yellow. This number also relates to the chemical composition (and thus true pigmentation).

It is also important when choosing your watercolors that you also select the appropriate paper that you will use to create your piece. Watercolor paper comes in rough, hot pressed or cold pressed (also called NOT paper because it’s not hot pressed) surface choices. For most watercolor projects, you should choose the cold pressed variety. Watercolor paper is normally white, but there are other tins available. Whatever color you choose, always go for acid-free paper for projects that you want to keep for a long period of time to avoid yellowing.

Beginning watercolors artists should have at least one round watercolor brush in a size 8, and for larger paintings, add a number 10 and 12. Go for a sable brush if possible, or settle for one made of squirrel or synthetic only if you can’t afford the sable. You’ll also need a flat wash brush at least ½”, and preferably a few more in sizes ranging from ½” up to 1. Also plan to buy at least one tube of the each primary (red, yellow, blue) color in both warm and cool hues. Find all of your most sought after watercolor supplies by checking our frequently updated directory of premium art supplies for discerning artists.

Blick Liquid Frisket
Blick Liquid Frisket is intended for use on watercolor papers, photos, and other media where overlying applications of watercolors, gouache, or ink are to be made. It works best on sized paper, and should not be used on wet paper. To assist flow, simply add a few drops of water, shake well, and apply with a nib to the area to be protected. Remove the frisket by peeling or rubbing with a soft eraser. Ideally, it should be removed within 24 to 48 hours to achieve the best results. This product contains latex.

Blick Liquid Watercolor
Easy to dispense in the classroom! Use them directly from the bottle for intense single-stroke color, or dilute them with up to four parts water to create a wash effect. Dye-based. Some colors may fade.

Set of 24 Tubes
Lemon Yellow, Medium Yellow, Orange Red, Flesh Tint, Brilliant Red, Crimson, Violet, Blue Lake, Ultramarine, Leaf Green, Emerald, Dark Green, Yellow Ochre, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Grey, Black, White, Raw Umber, Raw Sienna, Dark Blue, Dark Green, Dark Red, and Dark Yellow.

Regardless of the skill level, every watercolor artist will require watercolor paints and supplies that are of exceptional quality. Creating beautiful artwork starts with professional performance products. Top of the line items such as watercolor boards make painting easier and more enjoyable. Proper watercolor papers give artists the correct surface for overall better results.

Artists can choose from a variety of forms in watercolors. Some prefer tubes or sticks while others like watercolor pencils, but no matter their preference, all forms of watercolor paints are available in a large selection of amazing colors. Artists are better able to freely create artwork when all the supplies they need are available. They are more able to create when those supplies are well crafted and made of excellent materials.



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