Recommended list of materials

for my workshops​

Paper:

If you have some favorite brand of watercolor paper, by all means, use it.

Hot Pressed paper is NOT recommended.

100% cotton 140 pound Rough (Grain Torchon) paper - Baohong Master's Choice,  Saunders or Arches, size from 11 x 15 to 15 x 22 inches, depending on your preference.

My recommendation : Saunders Waterford Rough 300 gsm

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Brushes:

• Round paintbrush (or mop) squirrel, goat, or equivalent
  (approximately #12)

• Round sharp paintbrush (or rigger, liner) (approximately #4)

• Flat strong brush for watercolor, approximately 1 1/2 inch width (3.5 cm) or bigger.

If you have any favorite brush set, feel free to use it.

Asian calligraphy brushes are very welcome (goat, rat, etc.)

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In case if you prefer to use the same brushes as me,
I recommend you to check out My Signature Set and My Escoda Signature Set, as well as the section below: