Description
Experience the unique drawing effects possible with India ink and watercolor wash. Create expressive, graphic works with strong blacks using dry brush, hatched line, and watercolor wash. We will experiment with various looks and techniques using photographic reference of different subject matter, drawing methods, and styles. All levels welcome.
MIXED MEDIA: INDIA INK AND WATERCOLOR SUPPLY LIST
GARY MARIA/INSTRUCTOR
WRITING MATERIALS
#2 yellow pencil or a pen for taking notes.
A notebook, or loose sheets of 8 ½”X11” paper.
DRAWING MATERIALS
Brushes…………………Loew Cornell White Nylon multi-purpose brush sets: # 656 or # 2046 or #2115 work well. Any round brushes (pointed) will work. Any old, frayed brushes work well for dry brush techniques.
Drafting Tape………To tape your paper to the board.
Drawing Board…….Prestwood or Masonite ¼” thick, 16”X18” or any convenient size.
Eraser…………….. Kneaded eraser. It is good for large areas and can be molded to a point.
Ink……………………….1oz bottle Higgins waterproof black India ink.
Paper……………….Use a fairly smooth paper that is responsive to the touch; avoid a rough textured paper as it hinders your stroke. Strathmore 300 or 400 Series Drawing
9” X12”or 11”X14” is a good general purpose paper for pencil or India ink. Heavier weight papers will not wrinkle as much, especially with watercolor wash.
Pen……………………….Bamboo pen.
Pencils……………. A #2 yellow writing pencil is adequate.
WATERCOLOR MATERIALS
Note about watercolor paints: if you do not own watercolors, you might want to begin with very few colors. If you have no painting experience, purchase student grade block watercolors in trays rather than in tubes.
For non-professional use, there are several manufacturers of “student grade” watercolors in tubes, all of which work well enough: Grumbacher Academy series; Winsor & Newton London series; also Cotman series; or Martin F. Weber Company Permalba series. Labels change often.
Recommended colors include: Naples Yellow, Cadmium Yellow Light, Yellow Ochre; Cadmium Orange; Light Red English, Cadmium Red Medium; Alizarin Crimson; Cobalt Violet/Thio Violet; Cerulean Blue, Cobalt Blue, Ultramarine Blue; Chromium Oxide Green, Viridian; Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Raw Sienna, Burnt Sienna; Lamp Black/Ivory Black; Chinese White (optional).
