Category Archives: tools

Waterbrush Critique

Posted on November 17, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

All waterbrushes have their problems, but we love them anyway, because they let us travel lightly without carrying a mess of dirty water, and frankly, they are pretty inexpensive. I want to talk about three that I use most often. … Continue reading →

Posted in painting, sketchbook, tools, waterbrush, watercolor | Tagged Holbein, Koi Sakura, Kuretake, Pentel, water-brush, waterbrush | 9 Comments

Travel Palette, FINALLY

Posted on November 14, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I love paint colors. Friends have been pushing me to get serious about a travel palette so I can paint comfortably onsite, and I resist because I love all my colors, especially the transparent parrot colors and earthy mossy greens … Continue reading →

Posted in color, journal, painting, sketchbook, tools, watercolor | Tagged art journal, color, Daniel Smith watercolors, Primatek, tools, travel palette, urban sketchers, watercolor | 13 Comments

75 Day Challenge: Gads what day??? 41!

Posted on September 7, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

Brenda Swenson has a drawing challenge to draw every day for 75 days. We are supposed to use a black or blue pen, but I know I will not do that one. Still, I play along because challenges are fun … Continue reading →

Posted in art, art journal, Booby Gurl, class, color, creativity, drawing, india ink, journal, painting, pen & ink, process, sketchbook, tools, waterbrush, watercolor | Tagged art journal, Booby Gurl, drawing, sketchbook, sketching, waterbrush, watercolor | 5 Comments

Making Your Own Watercolor Pads

Posted on May 14, 2014 by D. Katie Powell

I can’t take credit for this wonderful money-saving idea. Jorge Royan was discussing sketchbooks versus watercolor pads, and a few of us liked pads better than sketchbooks for many reasons. They are more expensive, but Jorge makes his own! He … Continue reading →