[Scriptoris] questions on colour

[nweders at mail.utexas.edu]

DISCLAIMER:  (It's Friday and I don't want to be at work.  So I'm thinking 
of things to do instead).
I'm really curious.  If I were to go to the store and get tubes of paint 
what brand of paint, type and color would I get?

I'm asking for is everyone's favorite.

Also

If I bought three books (my favorites) which would they be - Okay- what are 
your three favorite books on calligraphy and illumination.

Thanks,

Clare