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Here is the masquepen - it's great for making whiskers, grasses, highlights in eyes, etc.
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These are all just suggestions. You can always get better or lesser quality, different brands, and different variations of each item. These are just my preferences. When you click on an image and decide to purchase the item, I will get a small commission. Please do this in order to continue to support my free lessons! Anything I suggest is what I have or will buy if I can afford it!
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Here is the masquepen - it's great for making whiskers, grasses, highlights in eyes, etc.
This is my old stand by. Get 140 lb Cold Press Arches Watercolor Paper
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This is my new favorite paper. Get cold press 140 lb 10015-1002
Click on the image to buy. Napthol Red 01705-3600 This is a GORGEOUS red!
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Permanent Green #1 00322-7982 * This is a bright yellow green, like young leaves!
Peacock Blue 00322-5212 * This is an almost neon blue. It looks a lot like the colors of the Caribbean sea. Just gorgeous.
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Cobalt blue 00319-5181
Ultramarine blue 00319-5231
Burnt sienna 00319-8041
Black 00319-2251
Lemon yellow 00319-4921
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White gouache 00801-1172
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Robert Simmons White Sable Script Series
05876-1004 - Good for fine lines
05801-9030 - Good for big washes *
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You'll need a set of brushes for small detail work like this.
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This is my fur brush! It's not in the picture, but get the texture set. The one brush with the different length hairs is a MUST if you want to do fur! 05890-1069
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This fan brush is great for grasses and fur.
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An oil painting brush made with bristles is great for scrubbing. The brush is called a bright. 05913-2004 should work well when you click on the above image.
Masking Tape (tan, I like Duck brand that Walmart carries) or you can get...
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This is board to tape your paper to so the paper won't buckle. You can also use those white boards professional framers use behind the art they are framing.
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This is a light plastic palette. It's very similar to mine.
