Gouache with Joan Richmond

Learn beginning and intermediate gouache in this extended course. Students will have the opportunity to dig deep into the art of watercolor and develop skills in a range of styles and techniques. Some supplies will be provided, however students are encouraged to bring their own supplies for the best experience.

Recommended supplies:

Gouache Paint:

Windsor & Newton or Holbein brands recommended

· Permanent or Zinc White (1.25 oz/37 ml large tube)

· Cadmium Yellow (.47/.48; 14 ml/15 ml tube)

· Lemon Yellow (.47/.48; 14 ml/15 ml tube)

· Alizarin Crimson (.47/.48; 14 ml/15 ml tube)

· Cadmium Red (.47/.48; 14 ml/15 ml tube)

· Cerulean Blue (.47/.48; 14 ml/15 ml tube)

· Ultramarine Blue (.47/.48; 14 ml/15 ml tube)

· Burnt Umber (.47/.48; 14/15 ml tube)

· Optional color: Yellow Ochre

(These are the basic colors that will be referred to in class. Intro starter kits are also available but might include different colors. Also recommend—water-based, not acrylic gouache.)

Brushes:

An assortment of the following (they don’t have to be expensive, and you don’t need them all)—

Rounds: #4, #8, #10, #12

Flats or Filberts: #4, #8, #10, #12

1 large Hake or Watercolor brush about 1”

Palette:

Recommended—Masterson Sta-Wet Palette (or—white enamel pans or white plastic plates work OK.)

Paper:

140# HOT PRESS Watercolor paper 12x16-inch (or 12x18) pad

(Cartiera Magnani Acquerello is a good value. I use Fabriano)

OR Bristol Board (paper) or white, smooth surface matt board pieces and scraps work well for tests/sketches

Miscellaneous:

· Masonite board or other hard surface drawing board (about 18x24 inches)

· 2B pencil and eraser

· ½ or ¾-inch drafting tape or watercolor masking tape

· Plastic containers for water (recycle cottage cheese, yogurt or other containers from your kitchen)

· 1 roll of paper towel

· Tote or bucket for carrying supplies

We will work outside for part of the class, weather permitting. Please bring a hat and sunscreen.

Also--We will break for lunch; please bring a sack lunch.

Supply Resources:

Dick Blick (DickBlick.com; 1-800-828-4548)

Jerry’s Artarama (jerrysartarama.com; 1-800-827-8478)

Daniel Smith (danielsmith.com; 1-800-426-6740)

Cheap Joe’s (cheapjoes.com; 1-800-227-2788)