Dan Marshall Watercolor Workshop Supply List
Paper
My preferred papers are Hahnemuhle and St Cuthbert’s Mill Saunders Waterford.
I generally use 140lb rough paper
I work in 9×12 and 12×16 for workshop demos
If you are using a watercolor block-Recommended size is around 11×14. Quarter sheets if loose paper.
If you use a different paper brand, be sure it is 100% cotton 140lb rough.
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*
Simplified 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
Colors in my palette
- Permanent white gouache
- Cad Yellow
- Yellow Ochre
- Raw Umber,
- Burnt Umber
- Burnt Sienna
- Cad Orange
- Cad Red
- Perm Aliz Crimson
- Winsor Violet
- French Ultramarine
- Cobalt Blue
- Cobalt Turquoise (WN)
- Neutral Tint
Colors in my palette but not necessary:
- Pyroll Orange
- Lilac
- Lavender
- 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*