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Watercolor is an easy, fun medium for creating art. Color theory, composition and design can be explored freely with watercolor paint, paper, and brushes. Several techniques may be used with watercolors for varying effects including painting wet on wet, wet on dry, layering washes, and more. Watercolor paper comes in cold press, hot press, and rough. Rough paper has the most texture, and its hills and valleys can result in interesting effects when paint is added. Hot press is the smoothest and has the finest texture. Cold press has a moderate amount of texture and is the paper most commonly chosen by watercolor artists. Watercolor paper comes in several weights ranging from 90 lb. to 300 lb. based on the pounds per ream of paper. Most artists prefer to use at least 140 lb. paper. Papers vary somewhat between manufacturers, so sampling different papers is advisable. Paper can be purchased in pads, in blocks or in large sheets. The large sheets are usually the most economical and can be torn into whatever size is desired.
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Art Supplies 
Liquitex Basics Gesso is a good quality, value priced surface preparation alternative to professional grade gesso.
Usually takes two coats to seal supports. 
This plaster impregnated gauze is great for making masks or sculpting. Simply cut it to length, dip it in water and let it sit for 30 seconds or so, then apply. It will follow any curve and dry quickly to plaster hardness without firing. Completely non-toxic. In 180" rolls.
A heavyweight board for creating digital craft projects like photo frames, personalized gift boxes, memory books and more. 
Krylon Gesso Spray primes art surfaces quickly & thoroughly, so you're ready to go in 15 minutes. 
Liquitex Matte Medium is a classic medium used to give fluidity to delicate brushwork or to act as a low sheen adhesive for collage. This medium has a creamy consistency and is great with opaque colors. Mix with 
Prismacolor Water Soluble Graphite Pencils. These professional grade water-soluble graphite pencils offer the capabilities of line drawing with the tonal qualities of a wash. They work beautifully in conjunction with graphite, charcoal, or watercolors.
Sanford Design Ebony Pencil is a round shaped pencil with a black polished wood casing. It features a very black, large diameter lead that is soft, smooth and strong. 
Winsor & Newton Sansodor is a low odor solvent that makes a viscous mixture, evaporates slowly, is the least hazardous, costs approximately the same as turpentine, does not deteriorate on storage and has minimal odour. This is well suited to artists who prefer to avoid exposure to turpentine. 
A true watercolor paper with a medium texture cold press finish. It has a matte coating (one side) for inkjet receptivity and is ideal for producing prints with the look and feel of a watercolor painting. 
Prismacolor Woodless Graphite Pencils 
A richly textured sheet with an authentic felt finish, it is ideal for creating the softness and immediacy of a pastel portrait or the tonal gradation of a charcoal drawing with an inkjet printer. 
