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Materials List
Water Color Paper: 9x12 block of 140# hot press paper (recommended: Fabriano Artistico
ExtraWhite or Arches) and/or a full sheet to cut to size.
Paint Brushes: Numbers 00, 2, and 4 sable rounds. The Winsor and Newton Series 7 is a good
choice. Also the Raphael 8404 series. Sable brushes are preferred; however you may use any
round brush in a similar size that you prefer.
Palette: Recommended: Michael Wilcox watercolor palette (NOT the oil or acrylic palette). Other
kinds of palettes are also acceptable.
Paints: Boxed set of twelve Michael Wilcox watercolor tubes. Or see recommended list for other
brands. Tubes only.
Water Containers: Bring two, empty. Recycled plastic or glass containers with wide mouths work
well
Paper Towels: bring a partial roll for wiping brushes or cleaning your palette. White cotton works
well also, as in old T-shirts or sheets.
Sketch Pad: 9 x 12 (or larger) inexpensive white drawing pad for exercises and taking notes
Note
Kozo Fine Art materials (10 E. Ellsworth Ave, Denver) has a 20% discount for Botanical Illustration
Program participants with proof of registration. Bring your registration confirmation letter from the
Botanic Gardens.
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Recommended Watercolor Paint List: (Choose one brand)
Da Vinci Watercolors
cadmium red light burnt sienna
cadmium yellow medium titanium white
red rose deep yellow ochre
cerulean blue phtalo blue
hansa yellow phthalo green
ultramarine raw sienna
You may wish to use your own brand of preference. Choose professional quality paints, not student
quality paints.