Lesson 2: Paint, Paper & Brushstroke Play

We’ll explore the materials you’ll use throughout this class—from watercolor vs. gouache to the textures of different papers. Then, you’ll experiment with brush types and practice expressive brushstrokes to get comfortable before we begin painting full florals.

Art Materials:

  • Brushes (mentioned & used): Angled brush size 6, Flat brush size 1/2”, Filbert brush size 10 & 8, Round brush in sizes 16, 12, 5, Detail brush 20/0”

  • Brush sets I recommend: W&N set or this Royal Langnickel set

  • Paper: Drawing Diary Sketchbook, Fluid, Arches, Fabriano

  • W&N Designers Gouache Paint - Purchase tubes separately depending or this set

  • Watercolor (if not using gouache)

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