Supplies for Vibrant Watercolor Workshop

October 5, 2026

Here is a detailed supply list for my Master Vibrant Watercolor Washes for Colorful Paintings workshop. (Register here.) I list the exact item that I use as well as worthwhile budget alternatives. You are welcome to use your own supplies and work with what you already have!

I have a limited number of physical watercolor supply kits available for this workshop that will come with dot cards featuring my preferred colors, 3 sheets of Arches 9x12 100% Cotton watercolor paper, clipboard, pre-taped paper, and a size 8 round brush.

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Supply	What I use	Budget Alternative
Watercolor Paper	Arches Cold Pressed 140lb 100% Cotton 9x12 Pad	Canson XL Cold Pressed 140lb 9x12 Pad Strathmore Watercolor Paper Pad 140lb cold press
Paint Brushes	R10 & R13 Rosemary Travel Brushes from Art Toolkit	Princeton Velvet Touch Round Size 8 Round Watercolor Brush Set*
Pink Paint	Daniel Smith Quinacridone Rose	Windsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set - 6 tubes
Blue Paint	Daniel Smith Indanthrone Blue Daniel Smith Phthalo Blue Green Shade	Windsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set - 6 tubes
Yellow Paint	Daniel Smith Hansa Yellow Light Daniel Smith Quinacridone Deep Gold	Windsor & Newton Cotman Watercolor Paint Set - 6 tubes
White gouache	Windsor & Newton Designer's Gouache	White Gel Pen or Paint Pen
Painter's Tape	Scotch Blue Multi-Surface Painter's Tape	Other painter's tape or washi tape
Paper Towels	Viva Cloth Like Paper Towels	Other paper towels or thin towels
Mixing Palette	White ceramic plate from thrift store
Clipboard or Backing board	Clipboard from thrift store	I like to use the backing board from my watercolor pad as another option.
Pencil	Whatever you have around :)

The workshop will take place on November 19, 2026 from 7-9pm MST (6-8pm PST). The recording will be available for 7 days after the workshop. I will also be working to make it available as an on-demand class before the end of the year.

Reserve your spot through Kula Academy on Eventbrite.

If you'd like to purchase the supply kit directly from Shelby Thayne Art, shop here.