The two winners of the toned watercolor books are: Louise Primeau (Canadian) Stephanie Alexander (American) They have been contacted. Congratulations! I have been begging Hahnemühle for this paper since they came out with the Greybook (review)& Cappuccino (review) sketchbooks. Now, we have it! Toned watercolor paper in three sized books and two tones. Both the grey and tan…
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A Murder Of Crows
Ok, I only painted one crow but I just wanted to say it. I love that a gaggle of crows is called a MURDER of crows. So freaking cool. It makes me want to be a crow. I’ve even seen t-shirts and hoodies done with a tongue-in-cheek graphic. I want one! This hoodie makes me…
My 2019 Da Vinci Palette
Over the years I’ve had several iterations of my palette. If you want to read all about my thoughts and where my artist’s palette started, go here. This year I’ve gone totally Da Vinci watercolors for my 2019 palette. There are a few good reasons for that. First, these paints love me, they work the best for…
Hahnemühle & Da Vinci: Great Playmates!
Hiya. Just a quick post to remind all of you who haven’t entered. The GIVEAWAY for Da Vinci Trios + Hahnemühle watercolor book ends tomorrow at midnight Pacific Time. Get your entries IN. And just to whet your whistle for some Da Vinci paint and some Hahnemühle paper, here’s a painting I did for Hahnemühle’s…
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)….
2018 Schmincke Palettes Are In Store!!
YAY!! I just heard from Kate at Wet Paint Art Store. Holy COW, the palettes HAVE LANDED!! They are in store and Kate says they look BEAUTIFUL!! I can’t wait to touch, pet and admire mine. I know so many of you have been waiting to see this beautiful tin filled with the paints I…
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?…
How I Use Specific Watercolors
I use some watercolors in very specific ways. They aren’t just in my palette because they help me paint a subject in certain colors. These colors are workhorses in my palette. Let me explain. I go through Pure Yellow, Brilliant Opera Rose, Neutral Tint and Payne’s Blue Grey faster than any other watercolors in my…