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Thursday 1/31/19: EEM watercolor
Thursday 1/31/19: EEM watercolor
I know technically today is Friday… I’m just a day behind posting. This is Thursday’s journal page. No, this does not have ANYTHING to do with my day. I couldn’t think of anything I wanted to paint, but then I thought… I’ll just play!
I used EEM handmade watercolors (Eventually, Everything Mixes)… go check out her site! You’ll have to watch for watercolors for sale, and grab them quickly when you…
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Sunday at the park 1/27/19
Sunday at the park 1/27/19
EEM watercolor again:
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Thursday 1/24/19 EEM watercolor paints
Thursday 1/24/19 EEM watercolor paints
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If you’ve been thinking about testing some handmade watercolors, check EEM’s site (Eventually, Everything Mixes) They are really nice paints, rewet easily, vivid colors, and she wraps them so prettily, and fills them generously. She sells out quickly, but keep watching and grab them when she has them. Her burnt sienna (still available, I think, at this writing, in a full pan!) is…
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Apple picking on Knotts Island, EEM watercolor My apple isn't particularly apple-y, but there we are. EEM watercolors.
Negative painting, leaves using EEM watercolors
Negative painting, leaves using EEM watercolors
Following more youtube tutorials tonight! This technique requires thinking backwards. First, tape off the edges of the paper. Paint a light wash of blue and yellow for the background, then paint in a few leaves, but only paint AROUND them. Leave them the lightest color.. (those end up being the lightest leaves) After this dries, add a few more leaves, again painting AROUND them only, and around…
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Seashore postcard and haiku
Seashore postcard and haiku
I’m trying Fabriano Artistico 100% cotton 140 lb watercolor paper… this is a 5×7 “block”, meaning the edges of the paper are all glued together. One corner remains open… once a painting is complete, you simply slide a palette knife (or anything) beneath the page and peel it off. Painting on blocked paper provides a firm work surface and prevents the page from warping much even with a heavy…
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Day 9, 30×30 challenge: common octopus Sticking with the octopus theme. I used EEM (Eventually, Everything Mixes) Burnt Sienna for this. And that dot of Daniel Smith Bloodstone for the eye, and a bit of white gouache for the suckers on the tentacles.
Handmade Watercolour Brands
A review of some of the handmade paint brands I have tried.
Most of the watercolours in my collection are from established brands such as Schmincke and Sennelier. However, there is another option for purchasing watercolour paints. Independent watercolour makers are a growing industry.
Buying watercolours from handmade paint makers is one way to try out unusual pigments. Indie paint makers buy powdered pigments from sources such as Kremer Pigments, or…
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