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I had someone ask me what supplies do I use and recommend for painting in this medium?

For the Ink………..I use both ink & brush- India waterproof ink and Pens. The pens I prefer are the “Sakura’s Pigma Micron Pen” with permanent, waterproof, pigmented ink, in sizes 005 and 01 and for finer work, the “Copic Multiliner” 0.03 Pen.

The best watercolor pencils I have used to date are the “Derwent Watercolour Pencils“. Thay can be used dry or wet, on the paper or with a brush.

Paper is just important, maybe even more important than the mediums one uses. When I first started out, I used cold press watercolor paper which did not always hold up well. Then someone recommended to me to try a good quality Hot Press paper. Lets just say, I will never go back to cold press.

I found the best paper for the many layers of ink and watercolor pencil wash I do, is the ” Aquarello Fabriano Artistico” and I prefer their Bright White Watercolor Block. Is a nice smooth 140lb paper, that holds up very well and gives me no problems.

Have found many people become discouraged when the paper they use is not suited for the art they do. If you can, get the best qualtiy paper you can afford. I highly recommend Hot Press watercolor paper for this kind of medium useage.

For my Derwent pencil storage, I tossed the tins they came in and bought some nice pencils cases. Makes it so much easier to store and use.

Paint brushes..I use mostly sizes 00, 01, 02, 06. Believe or not my favorite brush is the one that came in the Derwent watercolor pencil set. Princeton’s are a cheap brush but hold up very well and are nice to use.

I have included some photos of my instruments of creating. In one photo you can see how I set up what I need, when I am actively painting.

If anyone has some favorites they like to paint with and why, please feel free to add a comment.

You can learn about Derwent Watercolor pencils, watercolor paper, and ink pens here.

http://www.pencils.co.uk/

 Aquarello Fabriano Artistico watercolor paper

http://www.dickblick.com/zz101/44/

Sakura’s Pigma Micron Pen

http://www.sakuraofamerica.com/Pen-Archival

Copic Multiliner

http://www.fineartstore.com/Catalog/tabid/365/List/1/CategoryID/13848/Level/a/Default.aspx

Cases and Princeton brushes can be found at Dicl Blick and other fine Artist stores.

http://www.dickblick.com/

I am an Artist located on a beautiful Farm in NW Oregon and I am inspired by the natural beauty around me.
My main paintings and photographs are of horses and things botanical but I may surprise you from time to time with an assortment of other images, such as Barns, Motorcycles or Aircraft.
Please visit often to see what Tutorials I am working on at present.

Today it is a “Work in Progress” of a Watercolor. Will start from the basic foundation drawing with the photograph, to the first washes of color.  Tips will be about watercolor paper and how to start a color board.

I am using “Aquarello Fabriano Artistico Bright White hot press Watercolor paper“, which is my favorite. It holds up very well to the many layers of wash I use.
For this painting I am using 12′ by 18″ sized paper. I have found this to be one of the best watercolor papers but you can use what ever you feel comfortable using. Use the best watercolor paper you can afford, you will be much happier with the results.

I am using Derwent watercolor pencils… used as watercolor and not a pencil if that makes any sense? I like the colors better than my tube watercolors. Again use any watercolor brand you favor.

Paint brushes..I use mostly sizes 00, 01, 02, 06. Believe or not my favorite brush is the one that came in the Derwent watercolor pencil set. Princeton’s are a cheap brush but hold up very well and are nice to use.I have very nice sable brushes and you can spend a lot of money on watercolor brushes but I find the Princeton’s are cheap, nicely made and hold up better than most Sable.

Here you see the photo I am working off of, another nice shot from Dawn Shaw at Lone Cedar Icelandic’s. This time I decided to just paint the horse, no rider.  

I penciled this one a bit darker so hopefully you can see the basic drawing.  Take your time with this part, as you want to make sure your drawing is in scale with the photograph.
The first washes of color.. the sky, ground and start of a tree.
This time I decided to add texture to the ground and I found the best way to do this…is use a sea sponge.
Adding some more color to the ground and filling out the trees.
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I am an Artist located on a beautiful Farm in NW Oregon and I am inspired by the natural beauty around me.
My main paintings and photographs are of horses and things botanical but I may surprise you from time to time with an assortment of other images, such as Barns, Motorcycles or Aircraft.
Please visit often to see what Tutorials I am working on at present.

Today it is a “Work in Progress” of a Watercolor. Will start from the basic foundation drawing with the photograph, to the first washes of color.  Tips will be about watercolor paper and how to start a color board.

I am using “Aquarello Fabriano Artistico Bright White hot press Watercolor paper“, which is my favorite. It holds up very well to the many layers of wash I use.
For this painting I am using 12′ by 18″ sized paper. I have found this to be one of the best watercolor papers but you can use what ever you feel comfortable using. Use the best watercolor paper you can afford, you will be much happier with the results.

I am using Derwent watercolor pencils… used as watercolor and not a pencil if that makes any sense? I like the colors better than my tube watercolors. Again use any watercolor brand you favor.

Paint brushes..I use mostly sizes 00, 01, 02, 06. Believe or not my favorite brush is the one that came in the Derwent watercolor pencil set. Princeton’s are a cheap brush but hold up very well and are nice to use.I have very nice sable brushes and you can spend a lot of money on watercolor brushes but I find the Princeton’s are cheap, nicely made and hold up better than most Sable.

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