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The image above, the header image for this text, shows various swatches of raw umber. Earth colors often differ radically between manufacturers. Colors with the same name can look completely different depending on who…
This large urn can be found in the courtyard in Moricci, Tuscany. To succeed with this exercise, you will need white paint. I know that this is a color that is not usually included…
Painting with thin layers of color on top of each other is a classic watercolor technique. By applying transparent washes in multiple layers, you gradually build up a painting. This method allows you to…
This is the second watercolour paper from Hahnemühle that I have recently painted on. The previous one, which I have written about, is Hahnemühle – The Collection, which has a soft sizing, while Turner…
Benzimidazolone Carmine (PR176) was introduced in 1960. Daniel Smith was the first to use PR176 in a paint they named Carmine. Other manufacturers followed over time. Today there are a handful of brands that…
Aerial perspective is the term used to describe the phenomenon whereby a landscape appears lighter, bluer, and less distinct at a great distance. The effect occurs when the air is filled with moisture and…
A while ago, I bought a few brushes from Isabey, specifically their mixed-hair Sable/synthetic brush called Syrus. It was a spontaneous purchase, mostly to get free shipping on a larger order. The brushes I…
You need to be a little careful when writing about a watercolor paper that is highly renowned and a standard in the professional art world. Arches is perhaps the most widely used paper among…
