Thank you David for telling everyone it’s OK to use white and black as long as there’s a purpose. It really bothers me when instructor is flat out tell you you’re not allowed to use these colors.
Fascinating to hear that Holbein watercolours don't have Ox Gall in them - I suppose that means that the wet paint doesn't move so much, good if you want to lay down a colour next to another one where you don't want them to run into each other. I can't recall ever seeing a 'plein air' picture frame - I live in Australia and I'll do a search to see if we have them here. Thanks David, lots of good tips here.
I love the Holbein brand. I learned the hard way to use standard sizes on supports as well as painting smaller (in oils). It isn’t great when I realize my support is non-standard or my canvas too large as both become expensive in the end. Plein aire framing is quite appealing! As for blacks, there are a few differing kinds and going into the pigment information, history, and uses is very helpful. I researched these in order to create a new habit; value studies for the studio. Thanks!
I can’t wait for you new book! 🎉
Now I can say, I have encouragement from a reputable source to use these two colors
Thank you David for telling everyone it’s OK to use white and black as long as there’s a purpose. It really bothers me when instructor is flat out tell you you’re not allowed to use these colors.
Fascinating to hear that Holbein watercolours don't have Ox Gall in them - I suppose that means that the wet paint doesn't move so much, good if you want to lay down a colour next to another one where you don't want them to run into each other. I can't recall ever seeing a 'plein air' picture frame - I live in Australia and I'll do a search to see if we have them here. Thanks David, lots of good tips here.
I love the Holbein brand. I learned the hard way to use standard sizes on supports as well as painting smaller (in oils). It isn’t great when I realize my support is non-standard or my canvas too large as both become expensive in the end. Plein aire framing is quite appealing! As for blacks, there are a few differing kinds and going into the pigment information, history, and uses is very helpful. I researched these in order to create a new habit; value studies for the studio. Thanks!