18th October 2023
in Featured
Michael Solovyev
As part of IWM TV, a range of artists from different countries have produced a variety of watercolour tutorials for your viewing, available to re-watch on demand with our streaming service.
Watercolour Tutorial:
Reference photo:
Step-by-step photos:
Daniel Smith watercolor in tubes:
- Phthalo Blue GS
- Cobalt Blue
- Indigo
- Perylene Violet
- Quinacridone Sienna
- Alizarin Crimson
- Quinacridone Deep Gold
- In case of impossibility, any other professional brand.
- Small sets for travel are NOT recommended.
Paper:
- 100% cotton 300 gsm (140 pounds) paper from Saunders or Arches, Extra White, Rough, size 15 x 15 inches.
Brushes:
- Michael recommends the brushes of his design from his website, WatercolorOnline.com
- Chinese calligraphy brush is highly recommended.
- Strong hair flat brush, goat or synthetic. He will use 5-Line Flat goat brush. These brushes (5 or 7 lines) are highly recommended.
- Soft squirrel brushes are not recommended. Any kind of Liner.
Other:
- Masking tape
- Any board to stretch paper on
- Paper towels