Here is a list of my papes I order from Jackson’s art supplies. Jackson’s Art is a UK-based retailer, with a huge selection of art supplies across many art practices : painting, engraving, drawing… they have so many things! Some I need to order online on Jackson’s art’s website because the are not offered locally… Continue reading Favorite papers for watercolor from Jackon’s Art supplies
During this project, I learned a lot. I am one to research a lot before a project. A LOT. I am so scared of making mistakes, I try to have all of the best ideas so I can be sure to make things perfectly. But this time I plunged. And made mistakes. Mistakes I might… Continue reading Making a book with my peerless watercolors… and learning a lot!
What are lake pigments (madder lake for example)? And can you make them? This post aims at documenting my first steps into a fascinating world of pigment making based on plants, and give you a few references if you wish to dip your toes in experimenting. Que sont les pigments dit “laque” (laque de Garance… Continue reading Making lake pigments – First steps
Have you ever seen the beauties in Sarah Van Der Linden (@mirglis) cyanotype? If not…. please head on over here to be mesmerized! I am a huge fan of Sarah’s cyanotype work, the dark blue shades in which appear white shapes seem so mysterious and very beautiful. I am trying something new here, all text… Continue reading Making cyanotypes with Sarah’s kit
There is a lot of discussions around using single pigment paints vs multiple pigment paints. So I wanted to study all of the colors offered by one company to understand how a range of colors is made. Yup, I am a little nerdy and obsessive when searching the answer to a question of mine! 😉
This story is an example of the wrong kind of marketing. Of the time I enthusiastically jumped in a Kickstarter campaign to buy eco-friendly, cruelty-free artist brushes that I promoted to my people. And then felt bad about it.
