While scouting an slightly distant art supply store, I encountered a pad of Winsor & Newton paper: Artists’ Water Colour Paper, Mould-Made, Acid Free, 140lb Cold Pressed (Not). The “(Not)” is explained on the pad cover: The Winsor & Newton … Continue reading →
I try not to buy a lot of different colors in watercolor since, in theory, you can mix all the colors you need from a rather limited array of colors. In reality this isn’t totally true (mixing bright or pale … Continue reading →
Got a package via Fed Ex today, rushed from the heart of Dick Blick. They didn’t want me to wait until the twenty-second as indicated when I’d placed the order. Five new paints – all greys/grays/sorta-grey. I had just enough … Continue reading →
Got a new Blackwing pencil – Volume 4 – and used my uber sharpener to get it going. These pencils have different woods and leads. The new one has a redder wood than my previous models.
I’m pretty confident that although the cats could drag the whole black roll around, they’ll be unable to pull the nice “fur” brushes out of it without developing opposable thumbs. The things we do to protect cats. See also: snap-cover … Continue reading →
There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.
