2023 Week 2: Natural Encounters Supply List
NATURAL ENCOUNTERS WITH SONDRA HOLTZMAN
Students will need to bring the following to class:
- Any natural objects you love, as well as a small container/basket for collecting others
- A small watercolor sketchbook or notebook
- Scotch tape
- A small set (6 watercolors) of artist-grade paints in the colors of your choice. We will be using a LIMITED PALETTE of no more than six colors in this class, which should be included in your palette. My favorite limited color choices are: Indigo, Raw Umber, Quinacridone Gold, Quinacridone Deep Gold, Lunar Black and Lunar Violet. *Note: If you are uncomfortable using a limited palette, please feel free to expand your color choices. *Note: The ink you choose for your fountain pen and the black ink from the ball point pen can count as two “bonus” colors
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Small round watercolor brush with a sharp point:
I recommend the Dynasty Black Gold Short Handle Brush - Quill, Size 3/0 (Order #06456-1030) $10.50 at Dick Blick or 2/0 (Order #06456-1020) $13.55 at Dick Blick. Otherwise, a #6 synthetic watercolor round brush will work just fine. -
Fountain pen with a PISTON FILLER that has a FINE or EXTRA FINE nib:
I highly recommend the following from The Goulet Pen Company (www.gouletpens.com) Fountain Pen: TWSBI ECO with a fine or extra fine nib (available in 9 colors!) - Ink: They carry an amazing range of beautiful inks worthy of close investigation! Other options for fountain pens are: Pilot disposable fountain pen or one of your choice.
- Container for water
- Small piece of terrycloth rag for blotting your brush
- Two 1” binder clips to hold journal pages flat while painting
- A small grinder of sea salt (not regular table salt)
- Small 6” ruler. I recommend the rulers that have a cork back that don’t slip on the paper as you are using them.
- Mechanical pencil
- Small kneaded eraser
- Small bottle of Elmer’s glue
- Pair of scissors
- Xacto knife
- Micron pen in any color you choose
- Ball point pen. I like the Pilot G-2, 0.38
Optional:
- any poems or inspirations words/phrases you like
- small magnifying glass
- portable chair
- sunscreen
- hat
INSTRUCTOR WILL PROVIDE:
- Bookbinding supplies for nature journal: awls, needles, twine
- My box of vintage postage stamps for students to use as an option
- My set up for Natural Encounters: artist roll, etc.
- A small collection of natural objects
- Sample journals
- Scissors/Glue
- Typewriter and typing paper, including brown paper
- Scotch tape
- A few large sheets of Biggie paper for a collaborative piece for students
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