I had an epiphany the other day. For the last six months I’ve been staying loyal to ONE brand of watercolors. There were two valid reasons for that, ok, make that three: I LOVE Da Vinci watercolors. No other brand paints as well for me. In other words, these watercolors love me back. Da Vinci…
Custom Schmincke Palette
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…
Learn To Make Swatch Cards
I put all my new paint onto swatch cards so I can compare colors between brands. Swatch cards also allow you to compare your stash with other colors you’re jonesing to purchase! These swatches help you to stop duplication of colors. Who wants to waste money buying paint you won’t be using for a year?…
Pears: “The Barbershop Quartet”
I have been playing with my Schmincke palette colors for the last month. When I agreed to a trade of art with my friend Sandra Strait of Life Imitates Doodles, I knew just what I wanted to paint her. Pears. Ya, I heard that, like “what’s new, Jenn”. Hehehe, I do love painting pears. Their…
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…
NEW! Custom Schmincke Square Palette
Previous Wet Paint Custom Schmincke Palette Holy COW!! I heard from Kate at Wet Paint and she confirmed that indeed they ARE making a new CUSTOM SCHMINCKE PALETTE for October! Yes! THIS October. They’re not waiting until 2018 which means we don’t have to wait either. I’m thrilled. I didn’t get one of the last wonderful…