NEW BEGINNINGS… I absolutely love the idea of a fresh start! There is just something about beginning with a clean slate and new opportunities! I typically get this feeling three times of year – the first of spring, the beginning of autumn, and finally – of course – New Year’s.…
January 1, 2020
This week is inventory week in my art studio. I usually perform this ritual twice a year – once in the fall and once in the spring. Just making note of any supplies that may be running low so I can keep an eye out for them when they go…
November 14, 2019
Ink and watercolor are my favorite combo of paint supplies. They complement each other so well and also seem to add an element of surprise and unpredictability. The main inks that I use are from PH Martin’s Bombay Ink line. I’m always on the lookout for other inks – but…
November 11, 2019The Modern Watercolorist Paint Supply List MY PAINT OBSESSION… I’m definitely a sucker when it some to paints. If there is a new paint supply at my local craft store – chances are I’m gonna scoop it up – even if I don’t need it. Needless to say – I’ve…
November 9, 2019
PROBLEM SOLVING WATERCOLOR MISTAKES I love using gouache and acrylic paints in my paintings! Why? Because they are my “mistake erasers.” These paints are great for hiding mistakes and covering up unwanted flaws. If you’ve been painting with watercolor for some time now – you’ve probably run into a mistake…
November 9, 2019
THE PROBLEM OF LIGHTFASTNESS… Watercolor concentrates tend to be a pretty device supply when it comes to artists. The reason is because most are not lightfast… But what is lightfastness? And why is it so divisive among artist? To put things simply – Lightfastness refers to the permanence of a…
November 8, 2019