Paper:

 

If you have some favorite brand of watercolor paper, by all means, use it.

Hot Pressed paper is NOT recommended.

100% cotton 140 pound (300 gsm) Rough (Grain Torchon) paper - Baohong, Saunders or Arches, size from 11 x 15 to 15 x 22 inches, depending on your preference.

My recommendation: Baohong Masters' Choice Rough 300 gsm.

 

Brushes:

 

• Round paintbrush (or mop) squirrel, goat, or equivalent (approximately #12)

• Round sharp paintbrush (or rigger, liner) (approximately #4)

• Flat strong brush for watercolor, approximately 1 1/2 inch width (3.5 cm) or bigger.

 

If you have any favorite brush set, feel free to use it.

Asian calligraphy brushes are very welcome (goat, rat, etc.)

 

In case if you prefer to use the same brushes as me,
I recommend you check My Signature Set and My Escoda Signature Set.

 

Paint:

 

I highly recommend Daniel Smith watercolor in tubes.

In case of impossibility, you can use any other professional brand.

Small sets for travel are NOT recommended.

We need a basic color set.

 

It is highly recommended to have the following set (we will use it a lot):

• Quinacridone Sienna

• Quinacridone Deep Gold

• Alizarin Crimson

• Perylene Violet

• Indigo

• Cobalt Blue

• Phthalo Green BS

• Phthalo Blue GS

 

You’ll also need masking tape, any board to stretch paper on, pencil, eraser, and paper towels.

 

You can get my Daniel Smith Master Set (10 colors) in art stores around the world or order it online:

USA: Blick store
Canada: DeSerres store
UK: Jackson's Art Supplies Store

Spain: ArteMiranda Store