Jul 26

Watercolor Artists Who Influence Painting

Some of the usual culprits, but some new ones are added into this mix.

10+ Famous Watercolor Artists Who Continue to Influence Painting Today

Thank you, Pam

A View From the Easel During Times of Quarantine

From Mary: "This link is to a hypoallergenic article on five artists who talk about their studios during the Virus Time. I thought you might like to put into the blog. Not specific about watercolors, but close. And the emphasis is about how people are doing their art during these limitations."

Times of Quarantine

Thank you, Mary

Cotton Watercolour Paper Comparison
The paper featured are Daler Rowney Aquafine, Fluid, Fabriano Studio, Fabriano 5, Fabriano Artistico, Arches.
Cotton Watercolour Paper Comparison: 0 v 25 v 50 v 100%
Thank you, Joanie

Jul 19

More Sketching Architecture in Ink & Watercolour
Sketch 4: Santorini
Sketch 5: Industrial Factory
Sketch 6: Grand Central Station

Jun 21

Sketching Architecture in Ink & Watercolour

These lovely Brits have posted some free tutorials. There will be seven in all, here are the first 3.

Sketch 1: Greek Ruins

Sketch 2: Sydney Opera

Sketch 3: Old Doorway

Here are the ones coming up :Santorini, Factory, Grand Central Station and St Paul's Cathedral.

May 31

WaterdropArtStudio

She's a shy one. The only place I could find her art was on Etsy. Check out her works of San Francisco and the Bay Area.
Susan Yu-Voix

May 24

Colour Charts

Lots of information from Winsor & Newton

Professional Watercolours
Cotman Watercolours
Professional Watercolour Sticks
Designers Gouache
Professional Watercolour Markers
How to read a label
Mediums Finder

May 03

Dyes vs Pigments

This question comes up often. The main difference between them is that dyes are soluble and pigments are insoluble and are suspended in a medium or binder. 
Dyes and Pigments


Chinese White

Chinese White is one of the most popular colours used by artists. Its success is based on the ability, after being mixed, to take the edge off brighter colours. It is subtle and not too strong, making it invaluable for highlights and essential for white objects.
Winsor & Newton - Chinese White
Wikipedia - Zinc oxide (for a deeper dive)

Apr 25

deYoung Museum

Whether self-taught or professionally trained, all Bay Area artists are invited to submit newly created artworks for possible inclusion. 
Our Walls, Your Artwork
Thank you, Darlene and Roslyn