Pallet Knives: The Review: A basic set is more than enough to work with, but there are many marking effects that can be accomplished with the stranger looking ones… so go ahead and have some fun. Note: I never believed my colleagues that I would eventually prefer painting with pallet knives, but it happened shortly … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – Fun with Knives… Pallet Knives, that is.
My Favourite Art Supplies – Excellent Oil Paintbrushes.
Brushes: The Review: It’s best to have natural fibers, like Hog hairs - 100% Pure Hog Hairs = No Shedding. Make sure to have some paint thinner nearby while working to help keep the brushes clean. Don’t let them get gummed up. With care quality, brushes will last many years. It’s handy to have a … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – Excellent Oil Paintbrushes.
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 10 – Emerging from my comfort zone
Michelangelo was once asked what inspired such amazing sculptures. His reply was something along the lines that he imagined the sculpture was already in the material and all he had to do was remove that which wasn't part of it. This quote has haunted, intrigued, and inspired me for as long as I can remember. … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 10 – Emerging from my comfort zone
My Favourite Art Supplies – The Best Oils to Start With.
Oil Paints: The review: Winsor & Newton Winton Oil Color is the brand I’ve used most commonly for the basic colors. Like many painters, you will need a large tub of Liquid white, and a tub of black too. As you develop your mixing skills, you may choose others in large quantities. Note: You can … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – The Best Oils to Start With.
My Favourite Art Supplies – Awesome Watercolours
Prang Oval Pan Watercolor Set: The Review: You can use tubes if you want to prepare your palette ahead of time, but I like the simplicity of using galettes instead. This set offers an added bonus that the paint seems to dry with a slight gloss to it. The browns were particularly beautiful to use. … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – Awesome Watercolours
My Favourite Art Supplies – Watercolours Paper of Choice
Canson Watercolor Paper Pad: The Review: It’s Canson to the rescue again! This paper is awesome. It has a semi-smooth surface and is sturdy enough to take some rough strokes. It is miles above newsprint, which has its own beauty. It is like having a smooth watercolor paper. I’ve also used this for gouache and … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – Watercolours Paper of Choice
My Favourite Art Supplies – Gouache, that strange goo is paint!
Reeves 5-Pack Gouache Tube Set: The Review: I started with reeves for the sharpness of their colors, and I still use them whenever I can find them. They dry quickly enough and are easy to blend. If you are not using them as watercolors, (ie diluting them) then I suggest using acrylic paint instead, as … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – Gouache, that strange goo is paint!
My Favourite Art Supplies – Varnish Effects
Liquitex Varnishes: Gloss, Satin, & Matte. The Review: Having these on hand allows you to create contrast effects within your paintings. Placing a gloss finish next to a matt finish can imitate effects of depth. Play with them and see. These don’t tend to dry as slick as Varathane coats and they are a little more … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – Varnish Effects
My Favourite Art Supplies – Beautiful Watercolour Brushes
Watercolor Brushes: The Review: I recommend getting a nice set of watercolor brushes for paint and inks. Aim for natural hairs, sable when possible. They hold the pigment and water better. If sable brushes are too pricey for you, then start with some bamboo handled calligraphy brushes. They are wonderfully versatile for line and broad … Continue reading My Favourite Art Supplies – Beautiful Watercolour Brushes
500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 8 – Exploring Wabi-Sabi
Part 8 - Exploring Wabi-Sabi The Wikipedia description fits best for this period of play I call My Wabi-Sabi. I embarked on a creative journey of seeking beauty in the imperfect. It’s here that the study of kiln errors, firing mistakes, Raku finishes, and breaking the rules came together the most. These are all done … Continue reading 500 Works of Art on the Road to Your Creativity – Part 8 – Exploring Wabi-Sabi
The New Renaissance Mindset 