Equipment
Paper
I exclusively use St Cuthbert’s Mill Saunders Waterford 140lb rough paper bought in loose sheets. I cut them down to various sizes, Generally working in 1/4 and 1/2 sheets for workshop demos.
I do not use watercolor blocks of paper but if that is what you like they are fine. Recommended size is around 11×14.
Arches and Fabriano 140lb rough are acceptable. If you use something else be sure it is 100% cotton.
Palette
Palette – Holbein 1000 (discontinued) A palette with large wells and mixing areas is a must.
Colors – My Palette colors basically consists of warm and cool version of primary & secondary.
I don’t use staining or fancy modern colors.
Winsor & Newton – Cad Yellow, Cad Orange, Cad Red, Perm Aliz Crimson, Winsor Violet, French Ultramarine, Cobalt Turquoise, Neutral tint, Lamp Black, Permanent white gouache
Daniel Smith – Raw Umber, Burnt Umber, Burnt Sienna, Pyroll Orange
Holbein – Yellow Ochre, Cobalt Blue, Lilac, Lavender
I use different brands for the qualities they provide but Professional Grade Watercolors of any brand are fine. Be cautious of mixing gum arabic and honey based carrier pigments. Also, cadmium free versions are available if you so choose.
Brushes
A medium & large squirrel mop, Escoda Perla #’s 10 & 12 are a must. The #’s of squirrel mops vary greatly by brand but I tend to use the Escoda Aquario in #’s 10 & 14
Cheaper synthetic squirrel mops are ok but they do not perform as well.
A variety of brushes is important, I also use various sables etc – I do NOT use any flat types of brushes.
Other Equipment
- Masking tape, neutral colored
- 7mm mechanical pencil, hb lead
- Plastic eraser
- Water spritzer/ atomizer
- Support board to tape paper on
- Tissues
- Water container
*For workshops with a plein air focus, some sort of plein air easel set up is highly advised*
Dan Marshall Workshop Supply List
Paper
- St Cuthbert’s Mill Saunders Waterford 140lb rough loose sheets
Brushes
- A medium & large squirrel mop, Escoda Perla #’s 10 & 12 and additional variety
Pigment Colors
- Permanent white gouache
- Cad Yellow
- Yellow Ochre
- Raw Umber,
- Burnt Umber
- Burnt Sienna
- Cad Orange
- Pyroll Orange
- Cad Red
- Perm Aliz Crimson
- Winsor Violet
- French Ultramarine
- Cobalt Blue
- Cobalt Turquoise
- Lilac
- Lavender
- Neutral Tint
- Lamp Black
Other Equipment
- Masking tape, neutral colored
- 7mm mechanical pencil, hb lead
- Plastic eraser
- Water spritzer/ atomizer
- Support board to tape paper on
- Tissues
- Water container
- *For workshops with a plein air focus, some sort of plein air easel set up is highly advised*