YAY! We’re having our first giveaway on my new WordPress site. I’m so glad you showed up. Hahnemühle has generously provided a toned sketchbook, Grey Book 6″ x 8″. The review for this excellent journal filled with 120gsm grey toned paper is here. I will also be throwing in a DIY Altoids tin, a Grumbacher…
Archives for 2017
Toned Paper: Hahnemühle Grey Book
I’ve had some serious fun learning the best techniques when using toned paper in the last few months. When I got the idea to compare and contrast the most available brands, I hadn’t realized how totally addictive making art on toned paper would be. I am so grateful to the companies who provided product for…
Welcome. We’re Finally LIVE!
Welcome to my new art blog! I’m finally moved into the new digs and boy what a change. I hope you find the blog much more user friendly. The top navigation bar & sidebar icons will help you easily find all the content I have to offer, from supply reviews to my portfolio. I’ll be…
New Schmincke Palette (Second Order Block)
Hiya, I wanted to update everyone on the New Wet Paint Schmincke Square Palette. Many of you have either received your palette or are awaiting it in the mail. Wet Paint is processing the waitlist as fast as they can. BUT… If you missed ordering a few weeks ago, don’t fret. THEY HAVE A SECOND BATCH…
Price Alert! Sticker Mule
Hiya. Do you like great deals? Do you love stickers & magnets or do you need promotional material like business stickers or magnets? Well, I use Sticker Mule and they have a great deal right now. In fact, I just ordered a set of magnets so I can add one to each order for my new…
Toned Paper: Global Art Materials Kona Pads
Global Art Materials generously sent me both colors of their Kona toned paper pads. Their Kona paper is made from “a unique blend of recycled coffee bean bag fibers and post consumer fibers.” This makes for strong paper with a good tooth, perfect for artists who work with dry media like watercolor pencils, pencil crayons,…
Book Review: “Modern Watercolor” by Kristin Van Leuven
“Modern Watercolor” by Kristin Van Leuven has just been published on September 19th, 2017 so it’s available now to purchase as a soft cover. I will also be giving away my review copy of this book in the grand reopening of Just Add Water Silly in the next few weeks so watch this space! This…
Toned Paper: Fabriano Ingres Pad
This is the first in a series of reviews of Toned paper. I have been lucky enough to work with the top brands who make toned paper. Fabriano agreed to participate and sent me a beautiful Ingres toned pad. The 9″ x 12″ wire bound pad is rare and hard to get but you can…
Price Alert Canada! Journals
I was looking for something else today but noticed that the price for Journals on Amazon.ca was really good on Strathmore Watercolor journal. So, I did a little looking around and there were a few more great deals. Here they are for all of my fellow Canadians! I know it can be painful to be…
Price Alert! Journals
There are some spectacular prices on at Amazon for Journals. I’ve done comparisons with the cheapest places to buy these same brands and Amazon wins out this week! Free shipping for Prime Members and free shipping for all others over $25. Here we go! Strathmore 500 Series Mixed Media Journal #Pages: 64 pages Paper Weight:…