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Pattie Ryan Perkins
watercolors plus!
Suggested supply list.
To start with, decent paper is most important! Montval, made by Canson is a good student grade, as well as professional.
I will give students an INITIAL discount of 20% This means when you get the first bulk of supplies, min. $40.00 total purchase.
I am doing this to compete with the on-line suppliers, because I think its important for people to know what they are buying, and to be able to touch it, look at it, etc. It is very expensive to start painting, so I am doing my best to make it affordable, and if you stay with painting, as you replenish supplies, you can go with the better pigments, etc.

Paints, PAN or TUBE
**Perm Alizarin Crimson *Lemon Yellow
**Ultramarine Blue *Cerulean Blue
**Perm. Sap Green *Hookers Green
**Cad Red Scarlet Lake
**Cad yellow Perm Magenta
**Yellow Ochre Cad Orange
**Sepia Cobalt Blue
The prices on some paints varies by series.** means most imp, *means sencondary, etc
Student grade watercolors sometimes have 2 series.
Professional paints have up to series 5 or 6. #6 Reason being, some pigments are very expensive and hard to get.
We will go over those kinds of things over time.
BRUSHES etc.
Brushes also vary in price, but there are many affordable sets, made out of synthetic materials. I have several of these personally, because my brush care is not that great!
Flat, a 1” to 2” flat is good to have for “washes”, skies, oceans, etc!
Then a large round is good, 16 round or larger.
A smaller round, any where from 12 round to 8 round.
Try to get brushes specific for watercolor. I will have a lot of items in the store, and will go over the different types.
If you have stuff at home, you are welcome to bring that in to the first class, before purchasing anything, and we will see what you can use.
I am definitely NOT trying to “up sell” products for the store, and only want you to start with what you need and you will know soon enough weather or not you will be painting for a long time!
PAPERS
There are way too many types of paper, so I will be specific here.
The usual paper that pro. Artist use, it the D'Arches, 140 pound cold press. This is sold by the sheet (22 x 30) for app. $ 8.00 a sheet.
You can get 4 paintings out of one sheet, that will matt a frame at app. 16 X 20. Break that down its only $2.00 per painting.
Then there is **Canson's Montval Paper. This is great paper cost wise, and it will work for the student or professional artist.
The Montval Paper is also 22 X 30, and cost about $3.00 a sheet.
You can buy this paper in pads, as well as “blocks”.
You should have s sketch pad, not too large, a couple of pencils, 2b and 2h. Gum eraser, or kneaded eraser. Masking tape, or artist tape.
Plastic container for water. Paper towels.
You should also have a collection of photos, or pictures cut out of magazines, Calendars etc., that you may want to attempt!

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Availability for sessions. Mark class times that you would like, you can put down more then one. 1 for first choice, etc.
I may have to move things around to fill up classes. You could also indicate flexability.
When you pay for the class, you pay for the month. Your seat is your weather your there or not. If you know in advance that you may not be there, we may be able to adjust. But as you know, I have made a commitment to “pay the rent” so I need commitments in return.
Class cost is $65.00 per 4 week month, $80.00 per 5 week month.
This does include 1 piece of Montval WC paper.
MONDAY
Adult A.M. 10:30- 12:30
Kids Afternoon 2:30- 4:00 (age 8 and up)
(prompt pick up expected)
Adult Eve 6:30-8:30
TUESDAY
Kids a.m. 10:30-12:00
Adult Eve 6:30-8:30
A $20.00 Deposit will hold your spot for class desired.
I reserve the right to cancel class do to lack of sign up, then your $20.00 deposit would be returned.
Any questions, feel free to email me at arttoart@comcast.net
or call the store at 603-292-3668

CLASSES!!!

Class sign ups are happening, But i havent figured out how to get it to the blog...
So give me a minute and Ill get there, Or come on into the store and we'll get you set up! We'll be starting July 6, 09 Call the store at 603-292-3668 Ill give you the details.
Or email arttoart@comcast.net!

june 8

Hello people, art lover, blog seekers...I am sorry i havent posted in a while, but my computer is giving me troubles, and i have to hold it just right to get it to charge...what a pain!

nEWMARKET IS still my place to be, and i am commited to playing a part in the art community.  I am quite possible going to rent a place to have a teaching studio, in town.

I will be doing this with a few other people, and i think it will be an asset to the town.

Its the support i get from Newmarket that gives me the courage to do this, so you people are welcome to give me suggestions, on what kind of classes you would like to see.

My battery is winding down, so i must close for now, but remember to email me with ideas!

Artoart@comcast.net , or 603 292 3668

more pics...

I got some new stuff in!

as you can see, i have no skills with the layout, but here is a list of some of the fun things we carry. Water color pencil, water brushes, aqua board, clay board. Dover coloring books, small and large., different size canvas's...markers, many kinds, original art, note cards...ellie pooh journals...and so on,,,

Just stop in, ill show you first hand!

Oil paints and pastels.....

I will be carrying Gamblin Oil paints and products, and I think Schminke pastels. I would really appreciate if people would let me know the color preferences, from the more commonly used ones, on down the line.
I have to order a few colors at a time, so the more popular ones is the place to start! Thanks for reading, Things are going well, thanks to all of you supportive artists out there!

happy mothers day!!!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY Y'ALL!

If the weather stays nice, i will set up outside the store, and let people play with some of the materials I have. Also, I would like to get people to sign my guest book, and will be doing a few "drawings" for door prizes. A piece of original art, A paper star(wicked cool) and a lotus candle holder!

I will probably even paint out-side today!...weather permitting, all weekend!

Stop by ART TO ART, and tell me what high end oil paints I should carry, as well as pastels...