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items Hi, I am a professional artist who project-manages community murals. Follow my journal as I experiment with combining watercolour pencils and other water-based materials in rugged mixed media for large-format painting. As I experiment with various wa...
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Experimenting with Water Colour and Mixed Media
Gallery of Inspiration
Books that will help you with techniques
Brushes for watercolour
Watrercolour Pencils
Acrylic Paint
Experimenting with Water Colour and Mixed Media
Journal Notes on Expanding the Possibilities of Watercolour and Watercolour Pencils. When scaling up your watercolour creations, decisions about what brush to use become important.
I am learning how to convert common materials such as glass and metal to a surface on which to use water colour paint.
Daniel Smith 284055011 Watercolour Ground 4oz
Ampersand panels are known for their excellent surface quality and archival-grade materials. They are sturdy and rigid: Unlike stretched canvas or paper, artist panels provide a firm, stable surface ideal for painting and drawing. The Value Series of...
Ampersand Value Series Artist Panels | BLICK Art Materials
This is my next review on my blog. Once you really incorporate texture it is necessary to be selective about the palette knives you choose.
Painting and Palette Knives | BLICK Art Materials
Gallery of Inspiration
It was Leah who first put me on to priming canvases with ground. I love her work.
Lilli Pilli - Original Watercolour on Paper
Another beautiful painting by Leah. Enjoy!
Dee Why Point
This seems to be a different view. I would love to actually see these paintings - when I do, I will show you here.
Tom and Eva at Lock Ard Gorge
Meredith Howse is an Australian painter. I love this Acrylic on Canvas painting because it captures the thril and the challenge of the sea.
Port Campbell Pure Australia 8
"Aerial Australia - "Shark Bay"" Painting by Ana Hefco. It is interesting that this is resin on canvas. Another technique we can try. Ana must have come to Australia on holiday.
Aerial Australia - Shark Bay
I love this work. As you see our murals evolve, you will see that being able to paint this smoothly becomes important. Judith Moore Santa Fe, NM, United States
Magnolias
J A Jones, United States Mixed Media, Acrylic on Glass Really inspiring
Encaustic and Glass Mixed Media Mobile
Books that will help you with techniques
This is a great book to listen to on Audible while you paint. I highly recommend stepping through the book.
Mural Money: Artist’s Guide to Dream Career
When I found this book, I was looking for information about the use of and mixing of green when painting landscapes. I have decided to blog about this as it is something people just don't ntell you
Color Third Edition | Laurence King Publishing US
I by all my products from Eckersley when I am in Sydney. I like the Oxford Street shop.
Sea & Sky in Acrylics Book
Very useful book. Full of ideas.
Textured Art: Palette Knife & Impasto Acrylic
Brushes for watercolour
I choose Neef brushes for my mural or painting projects because they are durable, have a variety, have excellent paint retention, and are comfortable to use. I don't use anything else when I want my work to matter.
I only use NEEF brushes for all of my painting.
Neef 4750-LP Round Squirrel Mix Brush - Choose Your Size
Texture: that is what it is all about. Create heavy texture effects by layering thick acrylics and mediums. Apply mixed-media elements such as pastes, texture paints, or gels. Use these knives for large surface coverage but still combine with brushwo... This would make an ideal gift for any artist
Palette Knives / Artists Painting Supplies
Watrercolour Pencils
Inktense colour pencils are popular among artists for their bright, highly saturated colours.
The pigment in Inktense pencils is water-soluble, allowing you to create watercolour-like effects by applying water with a brush after colouring. * Permanent Ink Once Dry: Unlike typical watercolour pencils, the colour becomes permanent when dry, so ...
Derwent Inktense Pencils and Sets - Blick Art Materials
Since Inktense pigments become permanent after drying, a fixative is generally more about surface protection and less about pigment sealing. A clear, non-yellowing artist’s fixative spray (matte or gloss) from reputable brands like Krylon or Winsor &...
Winsor & Newton Artists' Fixative | BLICK Art Materials
Acrylic Paint
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Used for the under painting of community murals
Chromacryl Premium Student Acrylic Paint, Black
After painting what is called un under painting I use these paints to build up the texture
Matisse Structure Heavy Body Acrylic Paint