Favorite Watercolors



I just started another watercolor project and I thought I would share the materials that I use in my painting.


I like to use pans of watercolor mostly. There are some tubes that I like when I am mixing a lot of a certain color, but I don't do that very often. I have a regular hobby store bought palette, a new palette that I found online with some unique colors, and a small, three color tin that is all hand made watercolors. Each one has their own unique qualities that go well with each project that I am working on.








I have a wide variety of brushes. I'm pretty picky when it comes to brushes. Once I find one that I like, I use it until it can't hold water anymore. I have recently found some amazing brushes that hold water and the pigment so well. They are great for washes and, surprisingly, for some detail work as well!




When I am working on a project, I like to tape my watercolor paper to a piece of acrylic that I have. I always put two pieces down so I can work on one while the other is drying. A lot of artists like to stretch their paper with water before they use it, but I like to let the paper do what it wants. It is fun to have the wrinkles and bumps in the paper. It just adds character to the piece.




I know there is a lot more that I could go over, but basically, this is what I use and what I do. I have my favorites, just as everyone does, but I also like to experiment and try new supplies. I'm always open to finding my next favorite thing!

Fritz

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