MY ADDICTION TO COLOR MIXING… I have a bit of an addiction when it comes to mixing colors. I mainly do it for two reasons – first it’s a great de-stressor when I’m struggling with anxiety and second I’m a bit of a control freak when it comes to…
by Carrie Luc February 17, 2020
LET’S HIT REWIND… In my last post – I talked about this one supply that every watercolorist seems to own – but few actually talk about. If you have already read that post – you know that the supply I’m talking about is a stretching board. If you want to…
by Carrie Luc February 7, 2020
ONE CRUCIAL WATERCOLOR SUPPLY THAT NO ONE TALKS ABOUT… When discussing watercolor supplies – everyone seems to talk about the paper, paints, brushes, etc. And I totally understand why – these are the showy and cool supplies that make watercolor so fun. But one supply few people talk about…
by Carrie Luc January 30, 2020
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.…
by Carrie Luc 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…
by Carrie Luc 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…
by Carrie Luc November 11, 2019