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Shop Talk - watercolor supplies - Brief Article
Arts & Activities, April, 2001

D'UVA FINE ARTISTS MATERIALS announces its Erasable Watercolor[TM], used as one would use traditional watercolor, with one notable difference: When used with D'UVA Watercolor Wash or a solution of isoprophyl alcohol and water, the paint becomes completely erasable once dry on the paper. This allows for corrections and retouching without ruining the entire composition. When satisfied, heat-set the artwork, and the color will then become permanent. For more information, circle No. 395 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

Ian Sidaway's Watercolor Masterclass: A Complete Guide, available from WATSON-GUPTILL PUBLICATIONS, is a book/kit that includes components necessary for beginners to start painting with watercolors. The book contains clear and easy-to-understand descriptions of art theory, including composition, color theory, and the creation of light washes, as well as step-by-step instructions for 12 watercolor painting projects. In addition, the kit contains the supplies necessary to create the paintings: two brushes, four watercolor paint pans, four tube paints, a mixing palette and six sheets of high-quality watercolor paper. For more details, circle No. 391 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

Professional-quality Prismacolor[R] watercolor pencils from SANFORD[R] CORP. create the effect of a watercolor painting with the touch of a wet brush. Available in 36 colors, the pencils feature soft, thick lead that allows for smooth laydown and easy blending. The pencils are highly water soluble, so the pencil lines will completely dissolve with the application of water. Pre-sharpened and packaged in a protective and decorative storage tin, Prismacolor watercolor pencils are available in sets of 12, 24 and 36. For more details, circle No. 393 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

Nontoxic, light-fast, water-soluble, Karat Liqua Paints from STAEDTLER[R], INC. are liquid wax paints, containing a mixture of beeswax, water and safe color pigments that allow for easy water cleanup. When applied liberally, the paints may be sculpted, carved or polished. The highly opaque colors may be rendered full-strength or blended with water for a transparent watercolor effect. After drying, Karat Liqua Paint may be dissolved with water for additional blending, or fixed for permanency. The paints may be used with a variety of surfaces including watercolor paper, canvas, wood, plaster, metal, glass and decorative fabrics. For more information, circle No. 392 on the Arts & Activities Reader Service Card.

Arches Bright White watercolor sheets from CANSON[R], INC. are created using only the purest well water and cotton fibers, without optical brighteners or bleaches. Acid-free and treated with a fungicide to prevent mildewing, the sheets are offered with cold press, hot press and rough surface textures, and are available in 140- and 300-pound weights. For information, visit online at www.canson-us.com, or circle No. 398 on the Reader Service Card.

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