Beth Verheyden "Discovery" Workshop (Watercolor)

Paints

  • Bring your favorite watercolors and a few colors you’d like to experiment with
  • I recommend tubes rather than pans for quick mixing and intensity of color
  • White Gouache; any color of white will do
  • If you’re curious, here are my own favorites:
o Go-to colors (triad I use most often): Cobalt Blue Hue (Holbein), Winsor Yellow (Winsor Newton), Quinacridone Red (Winsor Newton)
o “Change it up” colors (I use sometimes for fun): Quinacridone Gold (Winsor Newton), Neutral Tint (Holbein), Ocean (Paul Jackson by Davinci), Bright Violet (Holbein)
o Opaque colors: White Gouache (any brand), Cadmium Red Medium (any brand), Cadmium Orange (Winsor Newton or Holbein), Cobalt Teal (M. Graham)
  • Stick Charcoal (not a graphite pencil). Charcoal is softer than graphite, and I use it for earthy texture and line-work

Brushes

  • Bring your favorites. I use mostly flats (1”, 1-1/2”, 2”, ¾” and ½”) and I prefer black/dark bristles (synthetic, natural or a combination) that have good “bounce back” when wet. Round brushes should have a good point

Paper

  • Four - ¼ sheets (11x15), and Two – ½ sheets of 300# paper
o I recommend 300lb. paper, which will allow you to work without the need to stretch ahead of time. This is the best option in a workshop setting
o Please have paper cut or torn to size prior to coming
o If you’re a prolific painter, bring extra paper
o If you’re a “take my time” painter, you may decide to work on 1/8th (7-1/2 x 11) sheets instead If that’s the case, come prepared with four – 1/8th sheets and two – ¼ sheets, or a combination of your choosing.


Miscellaneous


  • Copic Sketch Markers in Neutral Gray. N1, N3, N5, N10
  • Reference Photos. Bring at least ten black & white photos of subjects you like and would like to paint
o We will be working from black and white photos only
o We won’t be painting all 10 subjects, but you will need them for a specific exercise
o During our study on Composition and Perspective, we’ll be looking at different angles and perspectives of the same subject matter. If you have additional photos of your favorite 10 images which show the subject from a different angle, bring those
o If you prefer to work from memory or sketches, bring at least 10 ideas or sketches
o To save time, you may bring 2-3 subjects already drawn onto watercolor paper. However, our studies may change your thoughts on composition and perspective. 
  • Writings. During the workshop you will be asked to search writings for meaningful words. Bring your personal favorites of a few of the following options (no need to bring all of them):
o 1-2 Books that are written using words or phrases that are compelling or meaningful to you
o Poetry, Prose or Creative Writings
o Blog Posts
o Personal Journal (of your own writings or someone you know)
o Any other writings
  • Table top easel with 30◦ angle (recommended, but not required)
  • Sticky Notes
  • Scotch Tape
  • Sketchbook. Whatever size and brand you normally work in will be fine. My favorite is the “Bee Paper Aquabee, 9x9 Spiral Bound, 93lb., for Mixed Media
  • Tracing Paper. Four 9 x 12 sheets, cut into quarter sheets
  • Color Wheel
  • Magic Sponges. Mr. Clean or other brand; can be found at any grocery store
  • Watercolor Palette. Do not fill paint wells with paint. I recommend using fresh squeezes of paint for fast mixing and intense color
  • Scissors
  • All other materials you normally use: water containers, paper towels, drawing pencils, erasers, etc.

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