Hi everybody. How are you all surviving the pandemic? I’ve been sheltering in place since March. Seriously. I haven’t been out of the house for six months. THIS is the way to go stir crazy. But I also know with my compromised immune system (asthma, weight issues), it’s the only way to stay Covid free…
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SALE!! Da Vinci Paint
WOW, did you know that Da Vinci Paint is having a HUGE sale?? UP to 60% off. I just talked to Marcello, the owner of the company, and he said the sale is open ended but they will have to be returning to normal prices soon. SO just for a little while all open stock…
A Stocking Stuffer for Artists
My good friend Alice Hendon recently came out with a new book called “Tangle All Around The World” and I know it would make the perfect stocking stuffer for any artist. This book is the sixth in Alice’s Artangleology Series. It is a collection of over 450 tangle patterns! What an amazing reference book for…
Sunflowers on Harmony Rough
This Easter I really wanted to make art for my aunt Mic. I had been procrastinating for over a year on painting her some sunflowers. They’re her favorite floral, she has several posters framed in her home. I admit, I’ve been reticent because I wasn’t sure I could pull it off successfully. So, I got…
Plein Air Sketching Gear
I LOVE looking at other artists’ stuff. It’s like art supply porn isn’t it?? And who doesn’t love to be able to use the word “porn” in a wholesome way. Ok, yes, it may cause you to burn your credit card into ashes as you fill your cart with new art supplies. But that’s just…
Leda Sketchbook & Da Vinci Trio
I did a little painting in my Leda Sketchbook using my newest Da Vinci “Garden” Trio. This trio makes some awesome oranges and greens so I was inspired to paint this hibiscus. You can read all about my newest Trio here.(Enter the GIVEAWAY here!) I’m surprised every single time I use watercolor in this sketchbook. It…
New Da Vinci “Garden” Summer Trio
I’m happy to announce that Da Vinci Paint is doing another round of Trios! I was so thrilled when Marcello, the owner of the company, asked me if I’d like to participate again. YES! Once again, Da Vinci Paint is using their NEW 8ml Vegan tubes to highlight some of their great watercolors. You can…
Mixing Colors using 2018 Schmincke Palette
Some of you lucky people who live close to the Wet Paint Art store already have your 2018 custom Schmincke palette in your hot little hands. I’m so jealous, lol. Have you made any pretty art with those luscious colors? If you have, please tag me on Instagram, @justaddwatersilly is my handle. I’d love to see…
Split Primary Palette – Warm & Cool Colors
The term “SPLIT PRIMARY” palette is thrown around so much in artist circles. I used this concept to choose the watercolors for the 2018 Custom Schmincke Palette. Let me explain just exactly what a split primary palette is and why it’s considered the gold standard when setting up your own palette (especially for a traveling)….
Now That’s Customer Service!
So, I thought I’d put in a fun little post. Kind of like a commercial that’s cute and fluffy. You know, the one with the puppy or the Royale Kittens? Ya, like that. Ok, we interrupt your regularly scheduled watercolor painting program for this commercial break… This morning I went to Costco to look at…