Category: ENGLISH
Hahnemühle – Turner
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)
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
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…
Isabey Syrus
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…
Questions about watercolor paper
Here is a little quiz about watercolor paper. The passing score is set at 6 out of 10 questions answered correctly.

