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Copperplate: Beyond the Basics
Ocober 8-9, 2011
Course Description
Once the basics of this distinctive hand have been learned the next step is to expand our idea of what Copperplate should look like. Students will decide between keeping those things which are characteristic of a traditional Copperplate and pushing the limits of how much they can change shape, slant, spacing, size, proportion, weight and texture and still retain a Copperplaye "look". Further experimentation will include variations of the capitals, ascenders and descenders, flourishing and working with non-traditional layouts, materials and techniques. We'll also get inspiration from historical examples, typefaces and our own handwriting.
Supply List
Pointed Pen Nibs
Examples:
Hunt 101; N77, $1.39
Gillott 303; N72, $0.80
Hiro 41; N81, $0.60
Nikko G; N113, $1.55
Leonardt EF Principal; N120, $2.50
Oblique Pen Holder
Hunt Oblique Pen Holder; H23, $1.89
Red & Blue Oblique Pen Holder; H95, $15.95
Century Oblique Pen Holder; H51, $19.95
5/8" Century Oblique Pen Holder; H52, $19.95
Black Ink
Examples:
Higgins Eternal Ink; I08, $3.30
McCaffery's; I37, $6.50
Moon Palace Sumi; I70, $11.95 for 6oz.
W&N Double Primary Set; WNGDP-S, $59.00
Grid Paper
JNB Graph Pad 11x17; P21, $8.95
1-2 Sheets of Quality Art Paper
Examples:
Diploma Parchment; PS84, $1.20 for 17x22
Arches Watercolor Hot Press; PS42, $6.93
Canson Mi-Tientes; PS 61, $2.45
Canson Ingres; PS05, $1.70
Straight Edge
18 Inch Metal Ruler; S271, $5.70
Gouache
Dr. Martin's Bleed Proof White; I38, $10.00
Windsor & Newton Ivory Gouache; WNG 331, $9.20
Windsor & Newton Zinc White Gouache; WNG 748, $9.20
Mixing Tray
6 Well Rectangular Palette; S679, $1.25
Mixing Brush
White Bristle Brushes; BR43, $1.20
Drawing Board (optional)
Airlite Drawing Board 18x24; S690, $34.95
T-Square (optional)
18 Inch Wooden T-Square; S623, $13.99
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WNGDP-S. W&N Gouache: Double Primary Set
Winsor & Newton Gouache: Double Primary Set
Colors (all Series 1):
Alizarin Crimson
Flame Red
Lemon Yellow
Phthalo Blue
Spectrum Yellow
Ultramarine (Blue)
Zinc White
Sheila Waters teaches color mixing using a double primary set: a warm and cool of each of red, blue and yellow. With the six primaries you can mix brighter colors. (a) The cool yellow tends toward green. The cool blue tends toward green. These two are used for mixing all the colors between yellow and blue. This includes all of the greens, greenish yellows such as chartreuse, and greenish blues such as teal. (b) The warm red tends toward orange. The warm yellow tends toward orange. These two are used for mixing all the colors between yellow and red (oranges and all orange-reds and orange-yellows). (c) The warm blue tends toward purple and is mixed with the warm red for the purplish colors. Winsor & Newton is our most popular gouache and is highly recommended. It is excellent for calligraphy.
For a lightfast Double Primary Set, purchase WNGPDP-S. It contains a similar palette of warm and cool colors, but the pigments are more permanent when exposed to light. The colors are not exactly the same, but they mix in a similar fashion.
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S679. 6 Well Rectangular Palette
6 well Rectangular Palette
This palette is made of hard white plastic. Contains six wells for mixing paint and gouache. Easily cleaned out and reusable.
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BR43. White Bristle Brushes (pack of 3)
Packet of three brushes:
Specify Flat (sizes 2, 4, 6) or round (sizes 1, 3, 5).
Great for mixing gouache or loading ink.
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S690. Airlite Drawing Board 18 x 24
A high quality, lightweight drawing board with a resin impregnated kraft honeycomb core permanently bonded for strength. Smooth natural hardwood surface on both sides. Excellent for use with a T-square. Very Durable and very light. Made in USA. (For a less expensive, but somewhat heavier and somewhat less durable student drawing board see S693.)
A drawing board can be used as a lap board or on an easel at a slant to help prevent neck and back pain.
Ann Miller has an Aerocore Drawing Board in her supply list. Airlite is another trade name for a similar product.
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S623. 18" Wooden T-Square with Acrylic Edge
Sold construction wooden T-square. Raised acrylic edge prevents smudging and smearing.
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