WATERCOLOR MISFIT

Watercolor Paper - In my opinion it’s the most important supply in our watercolor supply list. Watercolor paper can easily make or break a painting depending on the material, quality and even texture. I remember as a beginner to watercolor the feeling of excitement when grabbing my first watercolor paper. January 7, 2021. BEST WATERCOLOR JOURNAL? There is just something special - when it comes to opening a crisp new journal and flipping through its smooth white pages. I’ve tried a number of watercolor journals in my years of painting - but have to say I’ve never quite fallen in love with one as much as this. CHOOSING THE BEST WATERCOLOR PAPER: FOR BEGINNERS Rough is the most absorbent but also the bumpiest of all the papers. Cold Press is the most popular type of texture among watercolor artists since it is very absorbent but only slightly bumpy compared to rough paper. Hot Press paper is the opposite extreme – or very smooth to the touch. It is great for inking – since there are no

bumps or

BEST WATERCOLOR PAINTS FOR MODERN WATERCOLOR I'm extremely picky when it comes to my watercolor paints. I don't really care about the brand - but rather the overall feel and look of the paint on the page. I love colors that a bright and smooth in appearance (meaning very little to no granulation). I IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS. I absolutely love adding hints of gold, iridescent, and just plain unexpected bits of shimmer to my paintings. That's why I've included a list of my current iridescent and gold paints for you as well as my thoughts on each. Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors 6 Color Set. This is by far my favorite set of gold

paints I

STRETCHING YOUR WATERCOLOR PAPER THE GREATEST SKILL YOU'LL EVER LEARN. Yep! I said it! That's how important I feel stretching your watercolor paper is. ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE STUDENT GRADE PAPER – which can't handle tones of water. So why is stretching your paper so important – well let's be frank and honest – painting on warping paper isn't fun nor easy. HOW IS WATERCOLOR PAPER DIFFERENT FROM OTHER PAPER? The first (and usually the most obvious) way watercolor paper is different from other paper is in it's thickness also known as it's weight. Somewhere on the packaging of any type of watercolor paper – you will find the numbers 140lb or 300g. This basically means that during the process of making the paper – a stack of 500 full sheets

will

STUDENT VS. ARTIST GRADE PAINT This is also why your paintings can appear heavy and more “acrylic” like – when painting with student grade paints. Another disadvantages is they tend to be less vibrant which is also due to the lack of pigment. THE SOLUTION: One way to solve the dilemma of vibrancy is to buy watercolor tube paint. This is why I recommend

Winsor and

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOT AND COLD PRESS WATERCOLOR PAPER Watercolor paper, however that has a bumpy feel to the touch – is known as Cold Press Watercolor Paper. To keep this one straight, I like to think of the paper have “GOOSEBUMPS” due to the COLD. And that's a short explanation of the difference between hot and cold press paper. Learn more by watching this video. About Author. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRANSPARENT AND OPAQUE WATERCOLORS Rather, it had everything to do with my paint. Some watercolor paints are transparent meaning they appear to sit on top of the paper and allow a lot of light to pass through them. Opaque watercolors are the exact opposite. They allow little light to

WATERCOLOR MISFIT

Watercolor Paper - In my opinion it’s the most important supply in our watercolor supply list. Watercolor paper can easily make or break a painting depending on the material, quality and even texture. I remember as a beginner to watercolor the feeling of excitement when grabbing my first watercolor paper. January 7, 2021. BEST WATERCOLOR JOURNAL? There is just something special - when it comes to opening a crisp new journal and flipping through its smooth white pages. I’ve tried a number of watercolor journals in my years of painting - but have to say I’ve never quite fallen in love with one as much as this. CHOOSING THE BEST WATERCOLOR PAPER: FOR BEGINNERS Rough is the most absorbent but also the bumpiest of all the papers. Cold Press is the most popular type of texture among watercolor artists since it is very absorbent but only slightly bumpy compared to rough paper. Hot Press paper is the opposite extreme – or very smooth to the touch. It is great for inking – since there are no

bumps or

BEST WATERCOLOR PAINTS FOR MODERN WATERCOLOR I'm extremely picky when it comes to my watercolor paints. I don't really care about the brand - but rather the overall feel and look of the paint on the page. I love colors that a bright and smooth in appearance (meaning very little to no granulation). I IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS. I absolutely love adding hints of gold, iridescent, and just plain unexpected bits of shimmer to my paintings. That's why I've included a list of my current iridescent and gold paints for you as well as my thoughts on each. Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors 6 Color Set. This is by far my favorite set of gold

paints I

STRETCHING YOUR WATERCOLOR PAPER THE GREATEST SKILL YOU'LL EVER LEARN. Yep! I said it! That's how important I feel stretching your watercolor paper is. ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE STUDENT GRADE PAPER – which can't handle tones of water. So why is stretching your paper so important – well let's be frank and honest – painting on warping paper isn't fun nor easy. HOW IS WATERCOLOR PAPER DIFFERENT FROM OTHER PAPER? The first (and usually the most obvious) way watercolor paper is different from other paper is in it's thickness also known as it's weight. Somewhere on the packaging of any type of watercolor paper – you will find the numbers 140lb or 300g. This basically means that during the process of making the paper – a stack of 500 full sheets

will

STUDENT VS. ARTIST GRADE PAINT This is also why your paintings can appear heavy and more “acrylic” like – when painting with student grade paints. Another disadvantages is they tend to be less vibrant which is also due to the lack of pigment. THE SOLUTION: One way to solve the dilemma of vibrancy is to buy watercolor tube paint. This is why I recommend

Winsor and

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOT AND COLD PRESS WATERCOLOR PAPER Watercolor paper, however that has a bumpy feel to the touch – is known as Cold Press Watercolor Paper. To keep this one straight, I like to think of the paper have “GOOSEBUMPS” due to the COLD. And that's a short explanation of the difference between hot and cold press paper. Learn more by watching this video. About Author. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRANSPARENT AND OPAQUE WATERCOLORS Rather, it had everything to do with my paint. Some watercolor paints are transparent meaning they appear to sit on top of the paper and allow a lot of light to pass through them. Opaque watercolors are the exact opposite. They allow little light to WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERS I've been doing watercolor for nearly my entire life. I picked it up as a child and I absolutely feel in love with this medium of art. However, much to my surprise, when I got to college – I was informed that watercolor is considered one of the hardest art. November 23,

2018.

9 WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES EVERY BEGINNER MUST OWN Watercolor for the absolute beginner can be very daunting - especially when it comes to supplies. There seem to be a million options and even more variations of things to buy. But when it comes down to it - there are really eleven watercolor supplies you absolutely have to own. And they include THE BEGINNERS EASY BEGINNER WATERCOLOR EXERCISES There should be a slight sheen along the top of your page – allowing the paint to move quickly and erratically in the water. If you have too much water – your paint will be pushed outward toward the edge as it dries. Create a line of color along the outside of your shape. 3. FLAT WASHES & GRADIENT WASHES. BEST WATERCOLOR TOOL YOU'LL EVER OWN Start with the first color combo you wrote in your sketchbook. First mix a color that is rich in both colors and place a small swab of paint onto your paper. Then add a bit of watercolor to your mixed color and place another swab of paint down on your paper. Keep doing this until you have between 5 to 10 different values of your two mixed

colors.

BEST WATERCOLOR PAINTS FOR MODERN WATERCOLOR I'm extremely picky when it comes to my watercolor paints. I don't really care about the brand - but rather the overall feel and look of the paint on the page. I love colors that a bright and smooth in appearance (meaning very little to no granulation). I 5 WATERCOLOR EXERCISES FOR CREATIVE BLOCK EXERCISE #4- Glazing. I noticed in recent years there is a lot of confusion with glazing and wet into wet. To help clarify this confusion, I'm going to try and simply the definition as much as possible. Glazing is painting wet paint onto a semi-wet to already dried layer of paint. Wet into Wet, however, is painting wet paint

into wet paint and

HOW TO PAINT A SPLATTER EFFECT WITH WATERCOLOR Splatter Technique #3: Spraying Toothbrush. Next, dip an old tooth brush in desired paint and with your thumb flick the paint onto the paper. I worked closer to the circle to try and get full coverage of the paint. I first used blue but then switched to a chartreuse green

(or

WATER TO PAINT RATIOS I've been doing watercolor for nearly my entire life. I picked it up as a child and I absolutely feel in love with this medium of art. However, much to my surprise, when I got to college - I was informed that watercolor is considered one of the hardest art mediums that one can conquer. SO WHY IS IT THAT THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRANSPARENT AND OPAQUE WATERCOLORS Rather, it had everything to do with my paint. Some watercolor paints are transparent meaning they appear to sit on top of the paper and allow a lot of light to pass through them. Opaque watercolors are the exact opposite. They allow little light to HOW TO MIX WATERCOLORS “I’m not sure quite why, but mixing colors has always come quite naturally to me. I guess in some strange way I was blessed with an eye for color. That is – except for the color purple. Purple early on became my arch nemesis – it seemed that no matter how hard I tried I could never come up with the perfect purple color mixture that I imagined in my head.

WATERCOLOR MISFIT

Watercolor Paper - In my opinion it’s the most important supply in our watercolor supply list. Watercolor paper can easily make or break a painting depending on the material, quality and even texture. I remember as a beginner to watercolor the feeling of excitement when grabbing my first watercolor paper. January 7, 2021. 9 WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES EVERY BEGINNER MUST OWN Watercolor for the absolute beginner can be very daunting - especially when it comes to supplies. There seem to be a million options and even more variations of things to buy. But when it comes down to it - there are really eleven watercolor supplies you absolutely have to own. And they include THE BEGINNERS BEST WATERCOLOR JOURNAL? There is just something special - when it comes to opening a crisp new journal and flipping through its smooth white pages. I’ve tried a number of watercolor journals in my years of painting - but have to say I’ve never quite fallen in love with one as much as this. BEST WATERCOLOR PAINTS FOR MODERN WATERCOLOR I'm extremely picky when it comes to my watercolor paints. I don't really care about the brand - but rather the overall feel and look of the paint on the page. I love colors that a bright and smooth in appearance (meaning very little to no granulation). I IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS. I absolutely love adding hints of gold, iridescent, and just plain unexpected bits of shimmer to my paintings. That's why I've included a list of my current iridescent and gold paints for you as well as my thoughts on each. Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors 6 Color Set. This is by far my favorite set of gold

paints I

STRETCHING YOUR WATERCOLOR PAPER THE GREATEST SKILL YOU'LL EVER LEARN. Yep! I said it! That's how important I feel stretching your watercolor paper is. ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE STUDENT GRADE PAPER – which can't handle tones of water. So why is stretching your paper so important – well let's be frank and honest – painting on warping paper isn't fun nor easy. STUDENT VS. ARTIST GRADE PAINT This is also why your paintings can appear heavy and more “acrylic” like – when painting with student grade paints. Another disadvantages is they tend to be less vibrant which is also due to the lack of pigment. THE SOLUTION: One way to solve the dilemma of vibrancy is to buy watercolor tube paint. This is why I recommend

Winsor and

WHAT IS THE TRUE PRIMARY MAGENTA? 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 my paint colors. You see I’m always trying to achieve THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOT AND COLD PRESS WATERCOLOR PAPER Watercolor paper, however that has a bumpy feel to the touch – is known as Cold Press Watercolor Paper. To keep this one straight, I like to think of the paper have “GOOSEBUMPS” due to the COLD. And that's a short explanation of the difference between hot and cold press paper. Learn more by watching this video. About Author. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRANSPARENT AND OPAQUE WATERCOLORS Rather, it had everything to do with my paint. Some watercolor paints are transparent meaning they appear to sit on top of the paper and allow a lot of light to pass through them. Opaque watercolors are the exact opposite. They allow little light to

WATERCOLOR MISFIT

Watercolor Paper - In my opinion it’s the most important supply in our watercolor supply list. Watercolor paper can easily make or break a painting depending on the material, quality and even texture. I remember as a beginner to watercolor the feeling of excitement when grabbing my first watercolor paper. January 7, 2021. 9 WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES EVERY BEGINNER MUST OWN Watercolor for the absolute beginner can be very daunting - especially when it comes to supplies. There seem to be a million options and even more variations of things to buy. But when it comes down to it - there are really eleven watercolor supplies you absolutely have to own. And they include THE BEGINNERS BEST WATERCOLOR JOURNAL? There is just something special - when it comes to opening a crisp new journal and flipping through its smooth white pages. I’ve tried a number of watercolor journals in my years of painting - but have to say I’ve never quite fallen in love with one as much as this. BEST WATERCOLOR PAINTS FOR MODERN WATERCOLOR I'm extremely picky when it comes to my watercolor paints. I don't really care about the brand - but rather the overall feel and look of the paint on the page. I love colors that a bright and smooth in appearance (meaning very little to no granulation). I IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS. I absolutely love adding hints of gold, iridescent, and just plain unexpected bits of shimmer to my paintings. That's why I've included a list of my current iridescent and gold paints for you as well as my thoughts on each. Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors 6 Color Set. This is by far my favorite set of gold

paints I

STUDENT VS. ARTIST GRADE PAINT This is also why your paintings can appear heavy and more “acrylic” like – when painting with student grade paints. Another disadvantages is they tend to be less vibrant which is also due to the lack of pigment. THE SOLUTION: One way to solve the dilemma of vibrancy is to buy watercolor tube paint. This is why I recommend

Winsor and

STRETCHING YOUR WATERCOLOR PAPER THE GREATEST SKILL YOU'LL EVER LEARN. Yep! I said it! That's how important I feel stretching your watercolor paper is. ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE STUDENT GRADE PAPER – which can't handle tones of water. So why is stretching your paper so important – well let's be frank and honest – painting on warping paper isn't fun nor easy. WHAT IS THE TRUE PRIMARY MAGENTA? 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 my paint colors. You see I’m always trying to achieve THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOT AND COLD PRESS WATERCOLOR PAPER Watercolor paper, however that has a bumpy feel to the touch – is known as Cold Press Watercolor Paper. To keep this one straight, I like to think of the paper have “GOOSEBUMPS” due to the COLD. And that's a short explanation of the difference between hot and cold press paper. Learn more by watching this video. About Author. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRANSPARENT AND OPAQUE WATERCOLORS Rather, it had everything to do with my paint. Some watercolor paints are transparent meaning they appear to sit on top of the paper and allow a lot of light to pass through them. Opaque watercolors are the exact opposite. They allow little light to 9 WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES EVERY BEGINNER MUST OWN Watercolor for the absolute beginner can be very daunting - especially when it comes to supplies. There seem to be a million options and even more variations of things to buy. But when it comes down to it - there are really eleven watercolor supplies you absolutely have to own. And they include THE BEGINNERS WATERCOLOR FOR BEGINNERS I've been doing watercolor for nearly my entire life. I picked it up as a child and I absolutely feel in love with this medium of art. However, much to my surprise, when I got to college – I was informed that watercolor is considered one of the hardest art. November 23,

2018.

EASY BEGINNER WATERCOLOR EXERCISES There should be a slight sheen along the top of your page – allowing the paint to move quickly and erratically in the water. If you have too much water – your paint will be pushed outward toward the edge as it dries. Create a line of color along the outside of your shape. 3. FLAT WASHES & GRADIENT WASHES. CHOOSING THE BEST WATERCOLOR PAPER: FOR BEGINNERS watch me paint on 400lb watercolor paper the best watercolor paper for beginners? to summarize: the best watercolor paper for beginners is a material that is made of – 100% cotton a texture that is – cold press a weight that is – 140lb/300sm or higher and packaged in a – journal or pad below are some watercolor papers that i recommend BEST WATERCOLOR PAINTS FOR MODERN WATERCOLOR I'm extremely picky when it comes to my watercolor paints. I don't really care about the brand - but rather the overall feel and look of the paint on the page. I love colors that a bright and smooth in appearance (meaning very little to no granulation). I BEST WATERCOLOR TOOL YOU'LL EVER OWN Start with the first color combo you wrote in your sketchbook. First mix a color that is rich in both colors and place a small swab of paint onto your paper. Then add a bit of watercolor to your mixed color and place another swab of paint down on your paper. Keep doing this until you have between 5 to 10 different values of your two mixed

colors.

5 WATERCOLOR EXERCISES FOR CREATIVE BLOCK EXERCISE #4- Glazing. I noticed in recent years there is a lot of confusion with glazing and wet into wet. To help clarify this confusion, I'm going to try and simply the definition as much as possible. Glazing is painting wet paint onto a semi-wet to already dried layer of paint. Wet into Wet, however, is painting wet paint

into wet paint and

HOW IS WATERCOLOR PAPER DIFFERENT FROM OTHER PAPER? The first (and usually the most obvious) way watercolor paper is different from other paper is in it's thickness also known as it's weight. Somewhere on the packaging of any type of watercolor paper – you will find the numbers 140lb or 300g. This basically means that during the process of making the paper – a stack of 500 full sheets

will

MY FAVORITE GOLD & IRIDESCENT SUPPLIES ACRYLIC PAINTS. And finally – these last three paints are my most opaque and saturated gold paints in my supplies. Since they are acrylic – they have a thick body appearance – but don't let that stop you from using them with your watercolors. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRANSPARENT AND OPAQUE WATERCOLORS Rather, it had everything to do with my paint. Some watercolor paints are transparent meaning they appear to sit on top of the paper and allow a lot of light to pass through them. Opaque watercolors are the exact opposite. They allow little light to

WATERCOLOR MISFIT

Watercolor Paper - In my opinion it’s the most important supply in our watercolor supply list. Watercolor paper can easily make or break a painting depending on the material, quality and even texture. I remember as a beginner to watercolor the feeling of excitement when grabbing my first watercolor paper. January 7, 2021. BEST WATERCOLOR JOURNAL? There is just something special - when it comes to opening a crisp new journal and flipping through its smooth white pages. I’ve tried a number of watercolor journals in my years of painting - but have to say I’ve never quite fallen in love with one as much as this. CHOOSING THE BEST WATERCOLOR PAPER: FOR BEGINNERS Rough is the most absorbent but also the bumpiest of all the papers. Cold Press is the most popular type of texture among watercolor artists since it is very absorbent but only slightly bumpy compared to rough paper. Hot Press paper is the opposite extreme – or very smooth to the touch. It is great for inking – since there are no

bumps or

BEST WATERCOLOR PAINTS FOR MODERN WATERCOLOR I'm extremely picky when it comes to my watercolor paints. I don't really care about the brand - but rather the overall feel and look of the paint on the page. I love colors that a bright and smooth in appearance (meaning very little to no granulation). I IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS. I absolutely love adding hints of gold, iridescent, and just plain unexpected bits of shimmer to my paintings. That's why I've included a list of my current iridescent and gold paints for you as well as my thoughts on each. Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors 6 Color Set. This is by far my favorite set of gold

paints I

WHAT IS THE TRUE PRIMARY MAGENTA? 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 my paint colors. You see I’m always trying to achieve STUDENT VS. ARTIST GRADE PAINT This is also why your paintings can appear heavy and more “acrylic” like – when painting with student grade paints. Another disadvantages is they tend to be less vibrant which is also due to the lack of pigment. THE SOLUTION: One way to solve the dilemma of vibrancy is to buy watercolor tube paint. This is why I recommend

Winsor and

HOW IS WATERCOLOR PAPER DIFFERENT FROM OTHER PAPER? The first (and usually the most obvious) way watercolor paper is different from other paper is in it's thickness also known as it's weight. Somewhere on the packaging of any type of watercolor paper – you will find the numbers 140lb or 300g. This basically means that during the process of making the paper – a stack of 500 full sheets

will

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOT AND COLD PRESS WATERCOLOR PAPER Watercolor paper, however that has a bumpy feel to the touch – is known as Cold Press Watercolor Paper. To keep this one straight, I like to think of the paper have “GOOSEBUMPS” due to the COLD. And that's a short explanation of the difference between hot and cold press paper. Learn more by watching this video. About Author. HOT PRESS PAPER VS. COLD PRESS PAPER This is why the watercolor paper is such a personal preference. Because personally I like the smoother texture but also the absorbency and durability of cold press. At the moment, Hahnemühle cold press paper actually does a pretty good job of giving me the feel of cold press but the look of hot press. I’ll be exploring this a little

later in

WATERCOLOR MISFIT

Watercolor Paper - In my opinion it’s the most important supply in our watercolor supply list. Watercolor paper can easily make or break a painting depending on the material, quality and even texture. I remember as a beginner to watercolor the feeling of excitement when grabbing my first watercolor paper. January 7, 2021. BEST WATERCOLOR JOURNAL? There is just something special - when it comes to opening a crisp new journal and flipping through its smooth white pages. I’ve tried a number of watercolor journals in my years of painting - but have to say I’ve never quite fallen in love with one as much as this. CHOOSING THE BEST WATERCOLOR PAPER: FOR BEGINNERS watch me paint on 400lb watercolor paper the best watercolor paper for beginners? to summarize: the best watercolor paper for beginners is a material that is made of – 100% cotton a texture that is – cold press a weight that is – 140lb/300sm or higher and packaged in a – journal or pad below are some watercolor papers that i recommend BEST WATERCOLOR PAINTS FOR MODERN WATERCOLOR I'm extremely picky when it comes to my watercolor paints. I don't really care about the brand - but rather the overall feel and look of the paint on the page. I love colors that a bright and smooth in appearance (meaning very little to no granulation). I IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS. I absolutely love adding hints of gold, iridescent, and just plain unexpected bits of shimmer to my paintings. That's why I've included a list of my current iridescent and gold paints for you as well as my thoughts on each. Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors 6 Color Set. This is by far my favorite set of gold

paints I

WHAT IS THE TRUE PRIMARY MAGENTA? 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 my paint colors. You see I’m always trying to achieve STUDENT VS. ARTIST GRADE PAINT This is also why your paintings can appear heavy and more “acrylic” like – when painting with student grade paints. Another disadvantages is they tend to be less vibrant which is also due to the lack of pigment. THE SOLUTION: One way to solve the dilemma of vibrancy is to buy watercolor tube paint. This is why I recommend

Winsor and

HOW IS WATERCOLOR PAPER DIFFERENT FROM OTHER PAPER? The first (and usually the most obvious) way watercolor paper is different from other paper is in it's thickness also known as it's weight. Somewhere on the packaging of any type of watercolor paper – you will find the numbers 140lb or 300g. This basically means that during the process of making the paper – a stack of 500 full sheets

will

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOT AND COLD PRESS WATERCOLOR PAPER Watercolor paper, however that has a bumpy feel to the touch – is known as Cold Press Watercolor Paper. To keep this one straight, I like to think of the paper have “GOOSEBUMPS” due to the COLD. And that's a short explanation of the difference between hot and cold press paper. Learn more by watching this video. About Author. HOT PRESS PAPER VS. COLD PRESS PAPER This is why the watercolor paper is such a personal preference. Because personally I like the smoother texture but also the absorbency and durability of cold press. At the moment, Hahnemühle cold press paper actually does a pretty good job of giving me the feel of cold press but the look of hot press. I’ll be exploring this a little

later in

9 WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES EVERY BEGINNER MUST OWN Watercolor for the absolute beginner can be very daunting - especially when it comes to supplies. There seem to be a million options and even more variations of things to buy. But when it comes down to it - there are really eleven watercolor supplies you absolutely have to own. And they include THE BEGINNERS EASY BEGINNER WATERCOLOR EXERCISES There should be a slight sheen along the top of your page – allowing the paint to move quickly and erratically in the water. If you have too much water – your paint will be pushed outward toward the edge as it dries. Create a line of color along the outside of your shape. 3. FLAT WASHES & GRADIENT WASHES. BEST WATERCOLOR PAINTS FOR MODERN WATERCOLOR I'm extremely picky when it comes to my watercolor paints. I don't really care about the brand - but rather the overall feel and look of the paint on the page. I love colors that a bright and smooth in appearance (meaning very little to no granulation). I MODERN WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES FOR BEGINNERS Modern Watercolor Supplies for Beginners. August 13, 2020. I classify myself as a modern watercolorist – which means I have ALOT of supplies. I will be the first to admit – I have a bit of a problem when it comes to buying art supplies. If there is something new on the market – I’ll sacrifice a new t-shirt or pair of shoes for a brand BEST WATERCOLOR TOOL YOU'LL EVER OWN Start with the first color combo you wrote in your sketchbook. First mix a color that is rich in both colors and place a small swab of paint onto your paper. Then add a bit of watercolor to your mixed color and place another swab of paint down on your paper. Keep doing this until you have between 5 to 10 different values of your two mixed

colors.

5 WATERCOLOR EXERCISES FOR CREATIVE BLOCK EXERCISE #4- Glazing. I noticed in recent years there is a lot of confusion with glazing and wet into wet. To help clarify this confusion, I'm going to try and simply the definition as much as possible. Glazing is painting wet paint onto a semi-wet to already dried layer of paint. Wet into Wet, however, is painting wet paint

into wet paint and

STRETCHING YOUR WATERCOLOR PAPER THE GREATEST SKILL YOU'LL EVER LEARN. Yep! I said it! That's how important I feel stretching your watercolor paper is. ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE STUDENT GRADE PAPER – which can't handle tones of water. So why is stretching your paper so important – well let's be frank and honest – painting on warping paper isn't fun nor easy. HOW TO PAINT A SPLATTER EFFECT WITH WATERCOLOR Splatter Technique #3: Spraying Toothbrush. Next, dip an old tooth brush in desired paint and with your thumb flick the paint onto the paper. I worked closer to the circle to try and get full coverage of the paint. I first used blue but then switched to a chartreuse green

(or

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TRANSPARENT AND OPAQUE WATERCOLORS Rather, it had everything to do with my paint. Some watercolor paints are transparent meaning they appear to sit on top of the paper and allow a lot of light to pass through them. Opaque watercolors are the exact opposite. They allow little light to MASKING FLUID MISTAKES TO AVOID Another common mistake when using masking fluid is using way too much! Masking fluid should be nearly transparent on the paper with a thin smooth and even layer coating. It should not be clumpy or thick. This actually causes tearing and ripping of

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Watercolor Paper - In my opinion it’s the most important supply in our watercolor supply list. Watercolor paper can easily make or break a painting depending on the material, quality and even texture. I remember as a beginner to watercolor the feeling of excitement when grabbing my first watercolor paper. January 7, 2021. BEST WATERCOLOR JOURNAL? There is just something special - when it comes to opening a crisp new journal and flipping through its smooth white pages. I’ve tried a number of watercolor journals in my years of painting - but have to say I’ve never quite fallen in love with one as much as this. 9 WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES EVERY BEGINNER MUST OWN Watercolor for the absolute beginner can be very daunting - especially when it comes to supplies. There seem to be a million options and even more variations of things to buy. But when it comes down to it - there are really eleven watercolor supplies you absolutely have to own. And they include THE BEGINNERS BEST WATERCOLOR PAINTS FOR MODERN WATERCOLOR I'm extremely picky when it comes to my watercolor paints. I don't really care about the brand - but rather the overall feel and look of the paint on the page. I love colors that a bright and smooth in appearance (meaning very little to no granulation). I IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS. I absolutely love adding hints of gold, iridescent, and just plain unexpected bits of shimmer to my paintings. That's why I've included a list of my current iridescent and gold paints for you as well as my thoughts on each. Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors 6 Color Set. This is by far my favorite set of gold

paints I

STUDENT VS. ARTIST GRADE PAINT This is also why your paintings can appear heavy and more “acrylic” like – when painting with student grade paints. Another disadvantages is they tend to be less vibrant which is also due to the lack of pigment. THE SOLUTION: One way to solve the dilemma of vibrancy is to buy watercolor tube paint. This is why I recommend

Winsor and

STRETCHING YOUR WATERCOLOR PAPER THE GREATEST SKILL YOU'LL EVER LEARN. Yep! I said it! That's how important I feel stretching your watercolor paper is. ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE STUDENT GRADE PAPER – which can't handle tones of water. So why is stretching your paper so important – well let's be frank and honest – painting on warping paper isn't fun nor easy. WHAT IS THE TRUE PRIMARY MAGENTA? 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 my paint colors. You see I’m always trying to achieve HOT PRESS PAPER VS. COLD PRESS PAPER This is why the watercolor paper is such a personal preference. Because personally I like the smoother texture but also the absorbency and durability of cold press. At the moment, Hahnemühle cold press paper actually does a pretty good job of giving me the feel of cold press but the look of hot press. I’ll be exploring this a little

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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOT AND COLD PRESS WATERCOLOR PAPER Watercolor paper, however that has a bumpy feel to the touch – is known as Cold Press Watercolor Paper. To keep this one straight, I like to think of the paper have “GOOSEBUMPS” due to the COLD. And that's a short explanation of the difference between hot and cold press paper. Learn more by watching this video. About Author.

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Watercolor Paper - In my opinion it’s the most important supply in our watercolor supply list. Watercolor paper can easily make or break a painting depending on the material, quality and even texture. I remember as a beginner to watercolor the feeling of excitement when grabbing my first watercolor paper. January 7, 2021. BEST WATERCOLOR JOURNAL? There is just something special - when it comes to opening a crisp new journal and flipping through its smooth white pages. I’ve tried a number of watercolor journals in my years of painting - but have to say I’ve never quite fallen in love with one as much as this. 9 WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES EVERY BEGINNER MUST OWN Watercolor for the absolute beginner can be very daunting - especially when it comes to supplies. There seem to be a million options and even more variations of things to buy. But when it comes down to it - there are really eleven watercolor supplies you absolutely have to own. And they include THE BEGINNERS BEST WATERCOLOR PAINTS FOR MODERN WATERCOLOR I'm extremely picky when it comes to my watercolor paints. I don't really care about the brand - but rather the overall feel and look of the paint on the page. I love colors that a bright and smooth in appearance (meaning very little to no granulation). I IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS IRIDESCENT & GOLD PAINTS. I absolutely love adding hints of gold, iridescent, and just plain unexpected bits of shimmer to my paintings. That's why I've included a list of my current iridescent and gold paints for you as well as my thoughts on each. Kuretake Gansai Tambi Starry Colors 6 Color Set. This is by far my favorite set of gold

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STUDENT VS. ARTIST GRADE PAINT This is also why your paintings can appear heavy and more “acrylic” like – when painting with student grade paints. Another disadvantages is they tend to be less vibrant which is also due to the lack of pigment. THE SOLUTION: One way to solve the dilemma of vibrancy is to buy watercolor tube paint. This is why I recommend

Winsor and

WHAT IS THE TRUE PRIMARY MAGENTA? 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 my paint colors. You see I’m always trying to achieve HOT PRESS PAPER VS. COLD PRESS PAPER This is why the watercolor paper is such a personal preference. Because personally I like the smoother texture but also the absorbency and durability of cold press. At the moment, Hahnemühle cold press paper actually does a pretty good job of giving me the feel of cold press but the look of hot press. I’ll be exploring this a little

later in

STRETCHING YOUR WATERCOLOR PAPER THE GREATEST SKILL YOU'LL EVER LEARN. Yep! I said it! That's how important I feel stretching your watercolor paper is. ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE STUDENT GRADE PAPER – which can't handle tones of water. So why is stretching your paper so important – well let's be frank and honest – painting on warping paper isn't fun nor easy. THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HOT AND COLD PRESS WATERCOLOR PAPER Watercolor paper, however that has a bumpy feel to the touch – is known as Cold Press Watercolor Paper. To keep this one straight, I like to think of the paper have “GOOSEBUMPS” due to the COLD. And that's a short explanation of the difference between hot and cold press paper. Learn more by watching this video. About Author. 9 WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES EVERY BEGINNER MUST OWN Watercolor for the absolute beginner can be very daunting - especially when it comes to supplies. There seem to be a million options and even more variations of things to buy. But when it comes down to it - there are really eleven watercolor supplies you absolutely have to own. And they include THE BEGINNERS EASY BEGINNER WATERCOLOR EXERCISES There should be a slight sheen along the top of your page – allowing the paint to move quickly and erratically in the water. If you have too much water – your paint will be pushed outward toward the edge as it dries. Create a line of color along the outside of your shape. 3. FLAT WASHES & GRADIENT WASHES. BEST WATERCOLOR PAINTS FOR MODERN WATERCOLOR I'm extremely picky when it comes to my watercolor paints. I don't really care about the brand - but rather the overall feel and look of the paint on the page. I love colors that a bright and smooth in appearance (meaning very little to no granulation). I MODERN WATERCOLOR SUPPLIES FOR BEGINNERS Modern Watercolor Supplies for Beginners. August 13, 2020. I classify myself as a modern watercolorist – which means I have ALOT of supplies. I will be the first to admit – I have a bit of a problem when it comes to buying art supplies. If there is something new on the market – I’ll sacrifice a new t-shirt or pair of shoes for a brand CHOOSING THE BEST WATERCOLOR PAPER: FOR BEGINNERS Rough is the most absorbent but also the bumpiest of all the papers. Cold Press is the most popular type of texture among watercolor artists since it is very absorbent but only slightly bumpy compared to rough paper. Hot Press paper is the opposite extreme – or very smooth to the touch. It is great for inking – since there are no

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WATERCOLOR PALETTES

Watercolor Palettes are super important when it comes to storing and mixing your paints. Below is a list of all my watercolor palettes as well as my thoughts on each. >>> STORAGE WATERCOLOR PALETTE