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The essential supplies for watercolor painting

Watercolor painting is an important factor to create the diversity of arts in our life. It plays an important role in both our material life and spiritual life. It is not deniable that we knew about watercolor painting from a very young age by an art subject at school. However, at that time, we only knew about the simple watercolors, color tray, brushes, and paper for painting, we do not know the watercolor well. So in this article, I will introduce to you more detail about how to choose well for each watercolor paint supply.

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The necessary supplies for painting

Painting is a job that requires meticulousness and ingenuity of human. We can not rush to paint a picture as quickly as possible because this picture can be a terrible thing. To be more successful in watercolor painting, the important step we need to know is that we should know carefully about its supplies and how to choose them well. So generally, there are 4 essential supplies for watercolor painting that the beginner needs to know: paper, watercolor paint, brushes, and palette.

  • Paper

There are a lot of papers for the painters to choose on the market now. It can be difficult for users to select the appropriate paper for their need. So I will give you some useful information for watercolor paper here.

The watercolor paper is often divided into two main types: the quality artist paper and the quality student paper. Both of them have different prices as well as qualities. The quality artist can be only found in painting shops and it is more expensive than the quality student paper. However, the prominent advantage of it is that it is very durable over time because it has no acid. Otherwise, the quality student paper will be appropriate for the student and the beginner because its price is lower than the quality artist paper. However, it is not durable and the painting is not beautiful.

There are so many watercolor papers with many different colors for you to select. Each color will bring different effects and moods. Most of the watercolor papers are white and cream because it makes the paint more transparent and beautiful.

  • Watercolor paint

The watercolor paint also includes two main types: watercolor tube and watercolor pan. We should choose the best watercolor paint to have a good result. Each of them is different about the feature and function. Firstly, the watercolor tube is the most popular for use. It is liquid and placed in tubes. It is diverse and rich in colors and especially, it is very easy to use. So watercolor paint is appropriate for large drawings and painting at home.

Otherwise, the watercolor pan is flexible and easy to carry so it is appropriate for outdoor painting activities and a small painting. It is compressed into a solid form. Moreover, the watercolor pan is only available in specialized graphics stores.

  • Brushes

The paintbrush is one of the most important supplies for painting. Why did I say that? Because the brush is a thing that helps us paint colors on paper. There are a lot of types and shapes of the brush. So it will depend on the details that you want to paint to choose the appropriate kinds and shapes of the brush.

  • Palette

The palette is an important supply for painting. Nowadays, there are a lot of palettes on the market with different kinds and be made of different materials. It is a supply for you to squeeze out and mix the watercolor paint on its surface.

In conclusion

I have already introduced to you some important supplies for watercolor painting. I hope you will get some useful information for your needs. With this information, wish you could be successful in your job.

Birthday Party Bunting, Cupcakes and Wise Words Postcards

This weekend was our lovely baby boy’s 1st Birthday and Naming Day. I have been beavering away making paper goods to style the do, and the results were lovely. I created ‘happy birthday dexter’ bunting, vanilla cupcakes (+toppers and custom stand) and also some Wise Words postcards, that guests filled in on the day. As the Christmas decorations were already up at our venue, I opted for a vintage styled red and blue theme, using my favorite fonts, brown ribbed kraft paper, polka dots and a lovely pair of owls! I love creating the ‘branding’ that brings a party together, and it’s the small details that make all the difference.

Custom Digital Silhouettes

Traditionally silhouettes were a form or portraiture, cut from thin black card, originating in the 18th century. They are a lovely way to freeze a moment and time, and of course, work best when the subject is in profile, so you can identify their defining features. I made this digital version last week for my husband, and he was rather chuffed with it, I think it’s going into the office with him for his desk. I think these would work well with a nice white matte and a thin black or white gallery-style frame. Getting the outline right takes some patience, you have to make sure the image is suitable and work out beforehand how many colors you are using before you start the outline. The benefit of digital, of course, is the colors can be matched to your decor, or changed completely in a flash. If you fancy one of these for your home, or as a gift this Christmas, just drop me an email and we can get it all sorted in a jiffy. I loved creating this artwork and would love to make some more.

How it works:
  • You send me a photo to digitally create your silhouette from,  faces need to be in profile for best results. Quality not a major issue, but needs to be good enough to get a good outline from. Stray wisps of hair and things just add to the charm. Email image or images to [email protected] before you buy so I can make sure your image is ok.
  • Once we are all happy I can create what you want from your image, you need to buy your print using the Paypal button at the bottom of this post.
  • I create the silhouette and email you a preview image, in your colors if you have specified them, or I will use creative judgment. A title can be added if you like, the print looks smarter with one.  Color tweaks can be made at this point.
  • Final print option A) I send you a high-resolution image for you to print yourself. I will provide an A4 300dpi version for home printing and an 8″x10″ version for printing with a photographic service such as Snapfish. Cost for this service is £20 (Please make sure your email account is able to accept large files, I can also post to Flickr if this causes a problem, but it’s more complicated)
  • Final print option B) I print your image on my high-quality home printer on A4 glossy premium paper and post it to you. Cost for this service is £25 (the extra covers printing and postage costs)
  • How long does this take? I will estimate a delivery date when you first email me your pictures, but these can be turned around in a few days.

However you buy, your final print will be designed to fit in a frame with an aperture suitable for a 10″x8″ (20x25cm) photo. The diagram below explains how big your print will be and how it will look mounted under a suitable aperture mount (clicky for larger image). You can buy mounts like this online, with or without a matching frame. I buy my mounts and frames at Habitat, Ikea also do a suitable frame with mount included for just £3.99.

Typography Poster for Dexter

For Dexter’s first birthday I made him this poster. It’s styled like an old wild west or circus letterpress poster, in some of my favorite fonts, with a few printers flourishes. I’m going to print it up quite large, poster size, and get it framed in a long slim frame.

When he is older it will remind us of all the things he was up to at that age, and it’s a little celebration of my wonderful little boy.

 

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