Phenology Wheel 101: Preclass
Welcome to class! In this lesson we’ll talk about supplies to consider – know that you can create a phenology wheel in whatever medium you’d like, as long as it’s able to make tiny drawings. Or, well, you could make a VERY large wheel for larger mediums, too! Use your creativity to find the best way for YOU to make your art…this class is just a starter to get you rolling!
Our two instructors, Sandy and Marion, will kick off a discussion of their favorite art supplies to use for their wheels – you can see more on each of their thoughts in videos later in this lesson, too.
Sandy
In this video – my favorite supplies to use, keeping it simple with watercolor with pen and ink. I find I can use a small brush for little details, and a very fine pen makes a difference in helping to get in anything that doesn’t work out in watercolor alone. I’ve included a color theory lesson here to help you learn to mix watercolors, too!
Supply list:
Watercolor, with or without ink:
- Daniel Smith Essentials watercolor set of 6 colors BLICK AMZ JACKSONS
- Whiskey painters mini palette AMZ
- Micron pens, 05 and 005 size BLICK AMZ JACKSONS
- Arches cold press watercolor paper Bright White CP 22×30 sheet BLICK JACKSONS
- Da Vinci Cosmotop Spin Brush set BLICK AMZ
Colored Pencil
- Faber Castell Polychromos Colored Pencils BLICK AMZ JACKSONS
- Afmat Long Point Pencil Sharpener USB powered AMZ
- Legion Stonehenge paper – I used a sheet from an 11″ x 14″ pad BLICK
Alcohol Marker
- Whatever brand you like! I used Copics and OLO markers
- I found a ream (expensive!!) with 12×19 Neenah Cardstock. If you want to buy a couple sheets from me, reach out with a message. sandy@sandyallnock.com
Marion
Marion keeps her supplies limited – but did go for professional grade paints. A phenology wheel deserves to be something that won’t fade in the light, and crafty paints will do that. Most any brushes can work for a small painting like in one of the slices for a wheel. Nice watercolor paper helps too!
Supply list
Metal palette, 24 colors is about all you need
Winsor & Newton watercolor tubes, professional (not student)
Brushes – lots will be just fine!
Watercolor paper, 12″ x 18″ or purchase large sheets to cut down
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