Comments on: My Preferences for watercolor paints, brushes and palettes… http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/ Pastels and Watercolor Tue, 24 May 2011 02:30:13 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: graphic design careers http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/comment-page-1/#comment-727 graphic design careers Thu, 17 Feb 2011 16:11:48 +0000 http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/#comment-727 You actually spoke about several engaging things in this posting. I came across this by using Msn and I've got to confess that I am now subscribed for your site, it is extremely fine (: You actually spoke about several engaging things in this posting. I came across this by using Msn and I’ve got to confess that I am now subscribed for your site, it is extremely fine (:

]]> By: Sara http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/comment-page-1/#comment-230 Sara Mon, 01 Jun 2009 23:12:14 +0000 http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/#comment-230 Matt, Thanks for the advice. I will do this in the future. I have learned so much from other artists comments! Thanks again, Matt,
Thanks for the advice. I will do this in the future. I have learned so much from other artists comments! Thanks again,

]]> By: Matt Klein http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/comment-page-1/#comment-193 Matt Klein Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:21:55 +0000 http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/#comment-193 Someone may have already told you this, but one easy fix for the flaking thing is to just add a few drops of glycerin to each well when you fill it with your new paint. Give a thorough mix to incorporate the glycerin well. It extends the drying time (more glycerin equals longer drying time), actually makes the paint more creamy and prevents or greatly curtails that flaking you discuss. Happy painting. Someone may have already told you this, but one easy fix for the flaking thing is to just add a few drops of glycerin to each well when you fill it with your new paint. Give a thorough mix to incorporate the glycerin well. It extends the drying time (more glycerin equals longer drying time), actually makes the paint more creamy and prevents or greatly curtails that flaking you discuss.

Happy painting.

]]> By: Latonya Kerr http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/comment-page-1/#comment-187 Latonya Kerr Fri, 09 Jan 2009 15:51:41 +0000 http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/#comment-187 hi lk3izn9ga24kpl2i good luck hi
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]]> By: Sara http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/comment-page-1/#comment-161 Sara Sun, 03 Aug 2008 04:54:35 +0000 http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/#comment-161 Hi Melissa, wow, where are you from? Mathewson is my maiden name and I took it back after my divorce. I have seen that possum palette. I may have to give it a try. thanks for stopping by. I have been gone from the blogging world for a few months and am now back. Hi Melissa,

wow, where are you from? Mathewson is my maiden name and I took it back after my divorce. I have seen that possum palette. I may have to give it a try. thanks for stopping by. I have been gone from the blogging world for a few months and am now back.

]]> By: Melissa http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/comment-page-1/#comment-157 Melissa Thu, 15 May 2008 06:38:06 +0000 http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/#comment-157 Hi Sara, I found this when I googled "best choices for watercolor palette". I also love Daniel Smith paints. I'm in the process of trying to streamline my palette - always fun. You might be interested in Daniel Smith's "possum palette". It has 3 mixing areas, but the best part is that the paints go into little removeable, covered plastic containers so you can switch out colors without having to try & pry out (and waste) old colors. You can buy extra containers. Once inserted, they stay in place & can even be put upside down without falling out. You don't need the expensive pouch - just use a large plastic bag to put the whole thing in for transporting. P.S. My "maiden name" was Mathewson. Wonder if we're related? Hi Sara, I found this when I googled “best choices for watercolor palette”. I also love Daniel Smith paints. I’m in the process of trying to streamline my palette – always fun.

You might be interested in Daniel Smith’s “possum palette”. It has 3 mixing areas, but the best part is that the paints go into little removeable, covered plastic containers so you can switch out colors without having to try & pry out (and waste) old colors. You can buy extra containers. Once inserted, they stay in place & can even be put upside down without falling out. You don’t need the expensive pouch – just use a large plastic bag to put the whole thing in for transporting.

P.S. My “maiden name” was Mathewson. Wonder if we’re related?

]]> By: Sara http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/comment-page-1/#comment-88 Sara Wed, 05 Mar 2008 04:01:04 +0000 http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/#comment-88 Thank-you Lane! I will look into the site you mention for sable brushes. It is amazing how different it is to paint with a good brush. It is also good to use as good of quality of paper as you can afford. I mostly use Arches cold pressed paper. I love the 300#, as it is heavy and doesn't need stretching. I also have a block of 140# cold pressed Arches and one of hot pressed arches. I love watercolor blocks because they don't need stretching and have their own support. I think i am going to try a few other brands though. Just for a change:) Thank-you Lane!

I will look into the site you mention for sable brushes. It is amazing how different it is to paint with a good brush. It is also good to use as good of quality of paper as you can afford. I mostly use Arches cold pressed paper. I love the 300#, as it is heavy and doesn’t need stretching. I also have a block of 140# cold pressed Arches and one of hot pressed arches. I love watercolor blocks because they don’t need stretching and have their own support. I think i am going to try a few other brands though. Just for a change:)

]]> By: Lane from Charlotte, NC http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/comment-page-1/#comment-87 Lane from Charlotte, NC Tue, 04 Mar 2008 23:06:42 +0000 http://www.saramathewson.com/2008/01/13/my-preferences/#comment-87 Hi Sara, I can see that you love art supplies, especially watercolor paint. Me, too! I have several Daniel Smith quinacridone colors that I bought when I was "home" in Seattle this past summer, but haven't used them very much. I find that I prefer Winsor Newton Cerulean Blue to DS, but I adore Lunar Black (very unique). Haven't tried DS New Gamboge or FUB, but I will do so. Your comments have inspired me. I'm going to make a point to seek out opportunities to use my DS paints, esp. Q. Coral and see what you are raving about. I, too, www.love sable brushes, and would like to suggest a source: http://rosemaryandco.com I found this source at handprint.com, followed up, order two rounds and two one-strokes and am very pleased. I ordered the second sable line (series 99), but she also has authentic Kolinsky as well (too expensive for me). Rosemary handmakes all of her brushes, which I think is very unique and I love being able to own handmade products. Shipping to me here in NC was only the equivalent of about $4.00 (!!!) and she shaves off the 17% value added tax she has to charge British Commonwealth customers. So her prices (I think) are VERY reasonable and competitive. If you do order, do say that you got her name from Lane in Charlotte, NC. I'd be pleased if she knew I had recommended her. Sorry you're experiencing these health difficulties, but glad that watercolor (and other) painting brings you pleasure. All the best, Lane in Charlotte, NC Hi Sara, I can see that you love art supplies, especially watercolor paint. Me, too! I have several Daniel Smith quinacridone colors that I bought when I was “home” in Seattle this past summer, but haven’t used them very much. I find that I prefer Winsor Newton Cerulean Blue to DS, but I adore Lunar Black (very unique). Haven’t tried DS New Gamboge or FUB, but I will do so. Your comments have inspired me. I’m going to make a point to seek out opportunities to use my DS paints, esp. Q. Coral and see what you are raving about.

I, too, http://www.love sable brushes, and would like to suggest a source: http://rosemaryandco.com I found this source at handprint.com, followed up, order two rounds and two one-strokes and am very pleased. I ordered the second sable line (series 99), but she also has authentic Kolinsky as well (too expensive for me). Rosemary handmakes all of her brushes, which I think is very unique and I love being able to own handmade products. Shipping to me here in NC was only the equivalent of about $4.00 (!!!) and she shaves off the 17% value added tax she has to charge British Commonwealth customers. So her prices (I think) are VERY reasonable and competitive. If you do order, do say that you got her name from Lane in Charlotte, NC. I’d be pleased if she knew I had recommended her.

Sorry you’re experiencing these health difficulties, but glad that watercolor (and other) painting brings you pleasure.

All the best,
Lane in Charlotte, NC

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