• Pencils (2B) and rubber
• A block of cold-pressed watercolour paper. The paper on blocks is gummed on all four sides so it doesn’t need to be stretched before painting. Please don’t bring a watercolour pad or loose sheets unless you want to also bring the materials needed to stretch your paper. Look for “cold-pressed” or “NOT” on the label (avoid hot-pressed paper (it can be very difficult to work with). Recommended brands for watercolour blocks are Canson Heritage or Arches. Bockingford also does a good, cheap watercolour block.
• Selection of watercolour brushes. Please bring a selection of round brushes (recommended sizes: 2,4,6,8,10&12), a rigger and a 1” flat brush
• Set of watercolour paints. Please make sure your selection of colours includes ultramarine and burnt sienna. Cheaper brands, such as Cotman, are OK. If you want something better look for a brand which is labelled “artist quality” rather than “student quality.” Good quality watercolours in tubes are acceptable if you do not want to work with pans of watercolour.
• Tube of white gouache
• Mixing palette (these are often included in watercolour boxes/sets) or cheap watercolour paper (you can use this as a disposable palette)
• Large jam jar for water
• Kitchen roll
• Masking fluid and applicator (sometimes called a colour shaper - e.g. https:// www.rosemaryandco.com/bits-pieces/misc/mfa-soft? filter_name=masking%20fluid%20applicator

Jessica Rose

I am a London-based painter, printmaker and art teacher. I have exhibited with the Society of Women Artists, Chelsea Art Society and the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists. In 2018 I was chosen from 1,600 applicants to compete in the television competition Sky Arts Landscape Artist of the Year.
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