A big thank you for the program. The spontaneity between the two of you is great. You two have given me a lot of information. I need to watch the program again and take notes and then apply to my tools, materials and my work.
I think the Daniel Smith people seek out specific pigments too. I love how some of the manufacturers are so passionate about making their colors a delight. And it works.
Gosh, I learned on cheap paper and really learned water control that by the time I got to arches I was in for a shock… All the beautiful loose floral strokes I’d honed were dry brush crap on Arches. I had to relearn how to work with my paper, BUT wow, now I can layer, glaze and poke color into petals and leaves beautifully. I had the reverse experience going from pulp to cotton, but you’re right it’s harder to use pulp but I’m grateful that I learned that water control. It serves me well
Steve and Marty, I couldn't watch this live yesterday, but I got up this morning at 6:00 to begin watching, and I enjoyed every minute of your conversation! I feel like I got to know both of you and I learned so much from each of you. I have watched almost all of Steve's videos but only a few of Marty's, but I plan to subscribe and watch a lot more. You guys have a great friendship that shows, and you complement each other very well, in that you don't use the same stuff necessarily, but agree on the things that matter the most, and that imparts the information that we need. Thanks so much to you both!
Hi Maryan - Thank you for this observation. Steve and I have made a great connection and I am so lucky to call him my friend. We both share a deep love and passion for art and people. :-) I really appreciate you taking the time to leave this kind note. ~Marty
I just love you guys, you are both so inspiring and so generous in sharing your experience and talent. I love watching your videos and greatly appreciate all you share. ✨💞💫
Thanks to the pair of you for putting this together. You seemed to be having a good time and I did also. I took several pages of reference notes that I feel will assist my memory. I have been guilty of " Binge" watching episodes, as well as " Just collecting art materials" ( books also). It was most enjoyable and entertaining ( I laughed many times)watching two like minded ( but different) young men discussing the art that they love. This must in -turn rub off to those who view your collective and individual channels. Thanks heaps...Cheers also to Rita and Val for their part in the presentation of this video.
I wish I could have caught this live! I will listen when I work in my studio later, I love to hear your opinions on materials and watercolor in general:)
Wow had great morning listening to you guys! You are both just lovely, passionate, knowledgeable people. Love how much you guys enjoy and respect each other. I always learn so much from both of you. Sennelier is love Marty. My favorite watercolor. Love your reviews and paintings Marty. Steve is my go to for learning about watercolor and watching you paint is amazing and relaxing. Would love to see you guys do this format with Lindsay. She’s a go to for me learning watercolor and another lovely person. Thanks so much guys.
3years ago and I'm watching now....2very knowledgeable artists, and some of my go-to's for good reviews.... enjoying this discussion very much ...and it's still very valid 3 years later💓
What a wonderful life video. I missed it, but listen to it all the way to the end. You two are great together and learned so much from you both....THANK YOU....
If you're in Europe... Hahnemühle has a wide range of really good watercolor paper. Made in Germany, it's one of the best. Love this easy, chatty and informative format. Thanks a lot for that!
Hiya Steve and Marty, what a fantastic collab guys! Wish I'd been able to catch the live, but loved the show on replay. Can't think of two artists I'd rather watch and listen to on the TH-cams. Thanks so much for the shout out Marty, you're awesome too, as is Steve, THE mind of watercolor. All the very best as always, Jane :)
Brilliant collaboration guys, loved every minute of it. So envious of Marty's drafting table, there was an old cast iron framed one in my fathers study when I was growing up - I sure wish I had kept it.
Great discussion from 2 of the best. Interesting to hear each of your viewpoints. Just to let you know, Hobby Lobby is selling Stillman & Birn now. A big Thanks to both of you!
Love this! Wish I could have been part of the live - I have sooo many questions but I've learned so much from this video :) Speaking of your art studio migrating into the living room. I convinced my husband for us to move our bedroom into the smaller guest room and convert our large master bedroom suite into an art studio! We both love it but my in-laws think we're strange. lol
Thanks for hooking us up with Peter Draws! I show the grandkids some of his videos. The trip to the dentist is my fav! So thankful for all of you artist , sharing your talents. The art supply store can be a scary place to new comers. Kathy
Missed this live, but still thoroughly enjoyed two of my favorite TH-camrs! Great discussion, particularly on paper and sketchbooks. Keep them coming, guys! You keep many of us motivated to use our "mocking stock" of art supplies. 😊
I wish I'd seen this a year ago when I started watercolour and was buying cheaper papers. I struggle to find cost efficient but sturdy paper - kissed so many frogs. I envy your ability to get Arches so cheaply in the US. People have asked me what brand of brushes I use and then look at me funny (or with pity) when I tell them Crayola. I bought their set of five for $5 and they've been great; especially for lifting. I make most of my trees with the Crayola brushes in acrylic and WC both.
Just love these two way videos....please please do more! Really interesting useful information helps me hunt out better supplies and try new things. It's also helped me have the courage to try....for too long I've sat on art supplies thinking Id use them when I'm good enough! Whenever that is! You've both reignited my passion for painting and my determination to get to grips with watercolour...it's not a medium that's easy, and coming from an oil painting and pastel background I might as well have been talking Mandarin....it's a whole new language! Thank you for helping us out with your knowledge and enormous talent. P.s. Marty that was funny about your channel being like radio...but actually you do have the most soothing voice! When chaos surrounds me I shall stick one of your videos on calm me!
Love the video!!! Saw something and didn't get a chance on the live: A tip for those who don't like the soaked in look of high "quality" paper or want the paper to show beneath the transparent pigment to make the glow vibrate... try using Strathmore 400 Series 140# cold press on the BACK/wrong side. Love it... nice cross between cold and hot press.
I can’t believe I am just watching this 🤦🏻♀️ You guys have a great vibe that keeps things interesting. You should most definitely do more videos like this! Also on the topic of watercolor sketchbooks: I went crazy trying to find the perfect one. There was always something missing. This led me to bookbinding, which opened up an entirely new hobby for me. I’m talking professionally-made, hardbound, open flat sketchbooks made with whatever paper you want. I’ve done this with my favorite papers in all different sizes. Now I can say that I truly have the perfect sketchbook because it was tailored just for me. Plus it makes room for you to collect more paper but at the cost of a little bit of room on your sketchbook shelf. If you’re not interested in bookbinding, that’s totally fine! There are a bunch of sellers on Etsy that sell hand-made hardbound watercolor sketchbooks that I am sure would make you a custom sketchbook. Just shoot them a message. Thanks for all the wonderful information, even if I am getting here a bit late 😂
I understand that statement the paint has to feel good to you...I went to college for draftsmen.....then they also went to cad....wow it awesome to know someone who almost went thru what I did..
Hi, I am very new subscriber and I really love all the tips that you both gave. I am new to watercolor and cant wait to get painting with this medium. I have been painting in acrylic since 2017 and want to expand to other mediums. Plus I am working on building on my drawing skills so that I can paint better.
Before I got into youTube videos I went with the most common artist grade color for my area with a good reputation. Now I have five brands and my curiosity is still not satisfied. I already declared a shopping stop twice but twice my curiosity got the better of me. You guys are a menace. ❤️❤️❤️
I started painting in watercolor rather by chance one year ago when I was studying in Zurich (Switzerland) and thought it would be a nice hobby to distract me from my studies, especially for painting the beautiful landscapes there. Because I didn’t want to spend more time on researching materials than on painting itself, I bought a fairly okish watercolor set, a quill brush (the only nice watercolor brush at the local art supplier) but the cheapest watercolor paper. I had no clue about how important watercolor paper is and I ended up being quite frustrated because my colors never laid on the paper quite like in the tutorials I was watching and I thought it was because I was not skilled enough. Anyway, I stopped painting for a while and now I’m getting back at it. I’m glad I discovered your channel and Marty’s because I’ve learned so much! I’ve just ordered my first Arches paper and fingers crossed that it will serve me better!
Update: Ok, high quality cotton paper is on a totally different level than cellulose paper. Now I have to unlearn some of my habits and learn new ones. Oh well.
"inspires you to get out your paint and brushes" this...just this. thank you for the inspiration, i've fallen down the rabbit hole, with no drawing experience and having the time of my very not talented life :) so thanks.
Definitely enjoyed listening to this. I know I have been using Winsor Newton paints for years. Hearing you talk makes me want to spend some money on M. Graham! I was the same way when I started painting. I used student grade paints without knowing the difference. I definitely agree with your assessment of Arches paper. On the suggestion of another artist friend, I purchased some Saunders Waterford. I am anxious to try it out. I tell my students as long as it is 100% cotton paper, that you are good. But the paper is even more important than the paint that you are using. Walking into a local art supply store and seeing all of the choices, makes me want to spend lots of $$ and try things out!
Just missed you again, I have tried m graham because of Steve and Schminke due Marty. They are now my favourites. I am tending towards graham for studio and schminke anywhere. They both rewet brilliantly but if anything graham is almost too moist. THANKS big thanks to you both! Ta
Hey Steve! I've yet to watch a tutorial or review of yours that I haven't learned some truly great info and techniques! Marty Owings and Lindsay (I've been watching her channel a lot too) are great recources also and have just started watching Marty's channel after I very recently watched a live Q & A from 2016 with him, Lindsay, Cinnamon, Lisa from Lachri Fine Art and last but not least, YOU! 🤣 (great video, thank you so much!). I have to especially thank you for naming "The Complete Watercolorist's Essential Notebook," as I about tore our home apart (and even sent a Facebook private message to you in desperation trying to find the name of this watercolor "encylopedia") you recommended in one of early vidos of yours I watched. Also, I checked out the art of Nita Engle and see why you are such a fan! What truly awe inspiring art!!! Basically, I just want you to know that the countless hours you put into the videos you've posted over the past several years have impacted this newbie immensely and I am ever so grateful. We are in the process of buying a new home, but am looking forward to becoming a Patreon of yours to keep those videos of your coming! With artists like you sharing your gift, I am already seeing so much improvement in my work. When I first started I bought a set of 60 Holbein watercolor paints and didn't realize that I should have put my money in the paper! You couldn't be more right about the paper! It truly does makes ALL the difference! Sorry for the lllooonnngggg comment, but I really wanted you to know that your video topics coupled with your teaching style (love the Bible quotes at the end of your videos too!!) have impacted this super enthusiastic watercolor novice more than I can say. God bless! ❤️
Well, gee whiz. Wish I had watched this before yet another " beginner's binge" of more paints that still might not make me a great artist! You guys are so informative and fun. Thanks for doing this!
I just make my own sketchbooks with arches cold press it’s really not hard to stitch bound them and I can make them any size I want and they’re pretty cost effective when I buy the large sheets of paper and tear it down to size. I don’t waste any of it. If I end up with small strips or pieces I just use them separately or for swatches or practice strokes when I’m painting.
Re: waterproof ink..for Line and Wash..or plein aire painting..I use dr Ph Martin, Bombay ink..in my Lamy Safari...has quick drying and permanent lines under watercolor..(it's about $5 at our local Hobby Lobby w/o coupon.)...loved this show--thanks!
Hello church mouse here! Lol I'm really one of those starving artist people! Lol I'm a mom of 4 teenagers who are all artist too! But those coupons help and sometimes we go in separate lines my hubby and I and use our own coupons to help bring the cost down. Thanks for the video Steve, I'm a M. graham lover too! I'm also the lady that posted the watercolor on Facebook of the basket with berries, books and the black bird :) the one the art teacher told would never be a good artist! Lol anyway thanks for the video :)
Regarding inks: Rohrer & Klingner has an entire line of inks especially for fountain pens! They're called 'sketch inks' and come in various colors. No problems with clogging!
Hi guys....wow lots of replies! Talking about winsor and newton paints. I use glycerine in some of the paints that crack. wet the hell out of paint in my pallet, add 6 drops or more until i get a sticky top when dry or glistening finish. Works for me guys. Hate to waste.
Oh my goodness....my mind is blown....i never thought of that! The way you explained it is actually harder to paint on cheap paper....which i do because im afraid im not good enough to paint on the good paper which i bought but seem to be chicken to try.....maybe i am actually going to find my techniques from using cheap paper may have made me good enough with water control to use the good stuff now? Courage gathering....and she is off to the good paper!!!
Not sure how I missed this but I didn’t actually mean to watch the entire video when it came on, but it was so good, informative, and entertaining I ended up finishing it! So good you guys, thank you! Also thank you for the Stonehedge Aqua info, I’ll check it out!
The most inexpensive 100% cotton watercolor sketchbook is the Paul Rubens one or the Strathmore 500. I have only tried the Paul Rubens so far, but I am needing a new sketchbook soon. Etchr has theirs as well, but they are almost double the price for about the same amount of pages and smaller size. The paper may be better though, so I still want to try it. I just wish they had a cold pressed option in the Paul Rubens, but I still really enjoy it. It is so much nicer having cotton paper in a sketchbook! I'm definitely not going back when it comes to watercolor, although I keep an additional mixed media sketchbook for sketching or playing with other media.✌💙🎨
Enjoyed the duo jam. Thanks for making the time to share your information with us. Question. What is a good printer to use when printing out reference photos downloaded on computer to a printer on photo paper? Also, what kind of lamp/lighting is good to have when doing watercolor? I need to purchase both. Been watercolor painting for 2 years now. Love it and ready to upgrade to better products. Thanks for help.
Hi Jane - Great questions. I use a Canon printer, they seem to have outstanding image engines and great inks. As for lighting, it's totally your preference. I use the old school drafting lamps because that's what I started out with. :-)
Thank you both for taking the time to answer my questions and helping me out with this very useful information. Keep up the great videos. They help so much.
Marty, you obviously haven't tried the Etcher Perfect Sketchbook! It's a dream, 300gsm, 100% cotton. I will never use any other sketchbook. I use a lot of water and it never buckles. And also you both might be interested in Baohong Academy paper. It's another amazing paper on a par, actually better than Arches because it dries flat on the block. FLAT. This academy grade paper is better than Arches. I was blown away. I couldn't recommend it enough. Would love to see you give it a try. Baohong is sometimes called Meeden in some markets.
Interesting discussion - especially about your opinion, Steve, on Winsor & Newton, which I started off with but now have more Daniel Smith paints than any other brand. Love their paints. Have tried a few M Graham watercolors and they are good paints but I'm a big Daniel Smith convert.
Yep, was once a Winsor & Newton user myself. Probably a lot of people start that way because its so readily available. Daniel Smith is a fabulous paint. No argument here. Its in my definite top 5.
Great Video ,thanks for all good Info). One thing is for sure that the expensive brush doesn't make artist better but the hard work and practice and with any brush)). Thanks Much and I'm keep watching ) Appreciate!
I totally agree with the paper argument. I'm using cheap taklon brushes and W&N Cotmans with some cheap student grade Fabriano Studio. The paper frustrates me so much.
Just a side note, if you have supplies you would like to get rid of local schools could use them. My daughter brought home some really terrible watercolor paper to do her project on. I gave her some of my previous paper because I wanted her to start out right and not get discouraged.
I totally agree with you regarding the price of art supplies. In most cases you are better to save a little longer and be happy with your results as the cheap supplies just don't work as well. There are a few exceptions to that though. I have found the Koh-I-Noor both the regular colored pencils and the watercolor pencils perform at a much higher level than their price would suggest which makes them great for people just starting out. The other nice thing is the colors between the sets are the same so it's great if you like mixed media work as well. I have a couple of cheaper sets of colored pencils that perform fairly well but aren't lightfast, and I use those in my sketchbooks and save the better pencils for full projects which helps too but you aren't gonna get far using crayola, BUT if it's all you've got.... use em!!!
A big thank you for the program. The spontaneity between the two of you is great. You two have given me a lot of information. I need to watch the program again and take notes and then apply to my tools, materials and my work.
I think the Daniel Smith people seek out specific pigments too. I love how some of the manufacturers are so passionate about making their colors a delight. And it works.
I've been building my supply of Arches for a year now. I'm a beginner. You've really helped me not to quit. Thank you.
Gosh, I learned on cheap paper and really learned water control that by the time I got to arches I was in for a shock… All the beautiful loose floral strokes I’d honed were dry brush crap on Arches. I had to relearn how to work with my paper, BUT wow, now I can layer, glaze and poke color into petals and leaves beautifully. I had the reverse experience going from pulp to cotton, but you’re right it’s harder to use pulp but I’m grateful that I learned that water control. It serves me well
Missed this live. But my favorite bloggers together. It is like the Superman/Batman movie I was always hoping for. Lol.
LOL. Which one of us is Batman and which is Superman?
All good sense tells me to say you are BOTH " Super-Men " cheers ! :)
LOL!
Steve and Marty, I couldn't watch this live yesterday, but I got up this morning at 6:00 to begin watching, and I enjoyed every minute of your conversation! I feel like I got to know both of you and I learned so much from each of you. I have watched almost all of Steve's videos but only a few of Marty's, but I plan to subscribe and watch a lot more. You guys have a great friendship that shows, and you complement each other very well, in that you don't use the same stuff necessarily, but agree on the things that matter the most, and that imparts the information that we need. Thanks so much to you both!
Hi Maryan - Thank you for this observation. Steve and I have made a great connection and I am so lucky to call him my friend. We both share a deep love and passion for art and people. :-) I really appreciate you taking the time to leave this kind note. ~Marty
Loved loved loved this collaboration! Lots of great information. It was great getting to know both of you just a little bit better.
I just love you guys, you are both so inspiring and so generous in sharing your experience and talent. I love watching your videos and greatly appreciate all you share. ✨💞💫
Thanks to the pair of you for putting this together. You seemed to be having a good time and I did also. I took several pages of reference notes that I feel will assist my memory. I have been guilty of " Binge" watching episodes, as well as " Just collecting art materials" ( books also). It was most enjoyable and entertaining ( I laughed many times)watching two like minded ( but different) young men discussing the art that they love. This must in -turn rub off to those who view your collective and individual channels. Thanks heaps...Cheers also to Rita and Val for their part in the presentation of this video.
I wish I could have caught this live! I will listen when I work in my studio later, I love to hear your opinions on materials and watercolor in general:)
Thanks for commenting Lindsay. Hope you get a chance to listen.
A great pleasure to listen to you both ! Thank you !
Wow had great morning listening to you guys! You are both just lovely, passionate, knowledgeable people.
Love how much you guys enjoy and respect each other.
I always learn so much from both of you.
Sennelier is love Marty. My favorite watercolor.
Love your reviews and paintings Marty.
Steve is my go to for learning about watercolor and watching you paint is amazing and relaxing.
Would love to see you guys do this format with Lindsay.
She’s a go to for me learning watercolor and another lovely person. Thanks so much guys.
3years ago and I'm watching now....2very knowledgeable artists, and some of my go-to's for good reviews.... enjoying this discussion very much ...and it's still very valid 3 years later💓
Same hehe
What a wonderful life video. I missed it, but listen to it all the way to the end. You two are great together and learned so much from you both....THANK YOU....
If you're in Europe... Hahnemühle has a wide range of really good watercolor paper. Made in Germany, it's one of the best. Love this easy, chatty and informative format. Thanks a lot for that!
Hiya Steve and Marty, what a fantastic collab guys! Wish I'd been able to catch the live, but loved the show on replay. Can't think of two artists I'd rather watch and listen to on the TH-cams. Thanks so much for the shout out Marty, you're awesome too, as is Steve, THE mind of watercolor. All the very best as always, Jane :)
You are very kind Jane and I really appreciate all the support you've given to me and Steve. I am ever grateful my friend. ~Marty
Brilliant collaboration guys, loved every minute of it. So envious of Marty's drafting table, there was an old cast iron framed one in my fathers study when I was growing up - I sure wish I had kept it.
Thank you Peter.
Hi Steve, catching the video live in the UK. Enjoy your classes so much and learning so much. Thank you.
Loved it! Couldn't watch it live but thanks a million for doing this! Love both!
Great discussion from 2 of the best. Interesting to hear each of your viewpoints. Just to let you know, Hobby Lobby is selling Stillman & Birn now. A big Thanks to both of you!
I didn't know that Evangeline. Thanks for the tip on that. ~Marty
Evangeline -hopefully our local store will start! (Strathmore watercolor, 8x5 journal is the top line. I have to order most of my supplies).
Two amazing artists, and lovely gentlemen. I really enjoyed this long in the making conversation.
wet paint is the best art store, miss being near them so much and thank god they ship! love the people there too!
I hope you guys do another one of these a lot of great information!
This is like sitting in while your elders tell you so much you would not have known otherwise.
Love this! Wish I could have been part of the live - I have sooo many questions but I've learned so much from this video :) Speaking of your art studio migrating into the living room. I convinced my husband for us to move our bedroom into the smaller guest room and convert our large master bedroom suite into an art studio! We both love it but my in-laws think we're strange. lol
Thanks for hooking us up with Peter Draws! I show the grandkids some of his videos. The trip to the dentist is my fav! So thankful for all of you artist , sharing your talents. The art supply store can be a scary place to new comers. Kathy
Missed this live, but still thoroughly enjoyed two of my favorite TH-camrs! Great discussion, particularly on paper and sketchbooks. Keep them coming, guys! You keep many of us motivated to use our "mocking stock" of art supplies. 😊
I missed the live show, but this was great! Thank you both for taking the time.
I wish I'd seen this a year ago when I started watercolour and was buying cheaper papers. I struggle to find cost efficient but sturdy paper - kissed so many frogs. I envy your ability to get Arches so cheaply in the US. People have asked me what brand of brushes I use and then look at me funny (or with pity) when I tell them Crayola. I bought their set of five for $5 and they've been great; especially for lifting. I make most of my trees with the Crayola brushes in acrylic and WC both.
Really love this live from two artists that I really like (and subscribed to)! Wonderful collaboration, comprehensive review!
Just love these two way videos....please please do more! Really interesting useful information helps me hunt out better supplies and try new things. It's also helped me have the courage to try....for too long I've sat on art supplies thinking Id use them when I'm good enough! Whenever that is! You've both reignited my passion for painting and my determination to get to grips with watercolour...it's not a medium that's easy, and coming from an oil painting and pastel background I might as well have been talking Mandarin....it's a whole new language! Thank you for helping us out with your knowledge and enormous talent. P.s. Marty that was funny about your channel being like radio...but actually you do have the most soothing voice! When chaos surrounds me I shall stick one of your videos on calm me!
2 of my favorite artists collaborating! Thank you!
I love this so much! I got a lot out of it. Thanks, Marty & Steve!
Love the video!!! Saw something and didn't get a chance on the live: A tip for those who don't like the soaked in look of high "quality" paper or want the paper to show beneath the transparent pigment to make the glow vibrate... try using Strathmore 400 Series 140# cold press on the BACK/wrong side. Love it... nice cross between cold and hot press.
my two faves of all time , I was so glad to catch this one =)
I can’t believe I am just watching this 🤦🏻♀️ You guys have a great vibe that keeps things interesting. You should most definitely do more videos like this!
Also on the topic of watercolor sketchbooks: I went crazy trying to find the perfect one. There was always something missing. This led me to bookbinding, which opened up an entirely new hobby for me. I’m talking professionally-made, hardbound, open flat sketchbooks made with whatever paper you want. I’ve done this with my favorite papers in all different sizes. Now I can say that I truly have the perfect sketchbook because it was tailored just for me. Plus it makes room for you to collect more paper but at the cost of a little bit of room on your sketchbook shelf.
If you’re not interested in bookbinding, that’s totally fine! There are a bunch of sellers on Etsy that sell hand-made hardbound watercolor sketchbooks that I am sure would make you a custom sketchbook. Just shoot them a message.
Thanks for all the wonderful information, even if I am getting here a bit late 😂
I really like that live, please do more, you two rocks! Cheers from Italy ;)
I understand that statement the paint has to feel good to you...I went to college for draftsmen.....then they also went to cad....wow it awesome to know someone who almost went thru what I did..
I really enjoyed your video. Thank you!
Watched this when it first came out & now, a 2nd time. I enjoyed it even more than the 1st time.
Loved watching this and listening to both of you. even though I'm two years late
Marty now I have to get the Cadillac of watercolor pencils! I love watching you both you give wonderful information!
I am from the uk and found this very informative useful and interesting, thank you guys.
Hi, I am very new subscriber and I really love all the tips that you both gave. I am new to watercolor and cant wait to get painting with this medium. I have been painting in acrylic since 2017 and want to expand to other mediums. Plus I am working on building on my drawing skills so that I can paint better.
Before I got into youTube videos I went with the most common artist grade color for my area with a good reputation. Now I have five brands and my curiosity is still not satisfied. I already declared a shopping stop twice but twice my curiosity got the better of me. You guys are a menace. ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for a really interesting and informative collaboration. Sorry I missed the live broadcast.
Marty, and Steve, Great information. I am a New Watercolor Artist but I have found my calling. I love hearing the information from the Pro's
As a beginner PAPER PAPER PAPER is the key thing - thank u all that help us w/your expertise
As a beginner, painting something and then throwing it away, leads me down the cheaper way, You are so talented and I love watching you paint
Always valuable information and advice!!!
I agree with him....I binge watch minder...... always good motivation for. Something. Thanks or being there!!!
Hanhemuhle is my favourite watercolour paper brand! Their sketchbooks are amazing!
Fabulous video. I'm a beginner and these reviews and tips were so very helpful.
I started painting in watercolor rather by chance one year ago when I was studying in Zurich (Switzerland) and thought it would be a nice hobby to distract me from my studies, especially for painting the beautiful landscapes there. Because I didn’t want to spend more time on researching materials than on painting itself, I bought a fairly okish watercolor set, a quill brush (the only nice watercolor brush at the local art supplier) but the cheapest watercolor paper. I had no clue about how important watercolor paper is and I ended up being quite frustrated because my colors never laid on the paper quite like in the tutorials I was watching and I thought it was because I was not skilled enough. Anyway, I stopped painting for a while and now I’m getting back at it. I’m glad I discovered your channel and Marty’s because I’ve learned so much! I’ve just ordered my first Arches paper and fingers crossed that it will serve me better!
Update: Ok, high quality cotton paper is on a totally different level than cellulose paper. Now I have to unlearn some of my habits and learn new ones. Oh well.
"inspires you to get out your paint and brushes" this...just this. thank you for the inspiration, i've fallen down the rabbit hole, with no drawing experience and having the time of my very not talented life :) so thanks.
Have watched this one more than once. Love the collaboration!
Definitely enjoyed listening to this. I know I have been using Winsor Newton paints for years. Hearing you talk makes me want to spend some money on M. Graham! I was the same way when I started painting. I used student grade paints without knowing the difference. I definitely agree with your assessment of Arches paper. On the suggestion of another artist friend, I purchased some Saunders Waterford. I am anxious to try it out. I tell my students as long as it is 100% cotton paper, that you are good. But the paper is even more important than the paint that you are using. Walking into a local art supply store and seeing all of the choices, makes me want to spend lots of $$ and try things out!
Just missed you again, I have tried m graham because of Steve and Schminke due Marty. They are now my favourites. I am tending towards graham for studio and schminke anywhere. They both rewet brilliantly but if anything graham is almost too moist.
THANKS big thanks to you both! Ta
Heart jumped a beat when you mentioned Singapore. Hehe. I still cannot quite believe this many people know about my little country.
Hey Steve! I've yet to watch a tutorial or review of yours that I haven't learned some truly great info and techniques! Marty Owings and Lindsay (I've been watching her channel a lot too) are great recources also and have just started watching Marty's channel after I very recently watched a live Q & A from 2016 with him, Lindsay, Cinnamon, Lisa from Lachri Fine Art and last but not least, YOU! 🤣 (great video, thank you so much!). I have to especially thank you for naming "The Complete Watercolorist's Essential Notebook," as I about tore our home apart (and even sent a Facebook private message to you in desperation trying to find the name of this watercolor "encylopedia") you recommended in one of early vidos of yours I watched. Also, I checked out the art of Nita Engle and see why you are such a fan! What truly awe inspiring art!!! Basically, I just want you to know that the countless hours you put into the videos you've posted over the past several years have impacted this newbie immensely and I am ever so grateful. We are in the process of buying a new home, but am looking forward to becoming a Patreon of yours to keep those videos of your coming! With artists like you sharing your gift, I am already seeing so much improvement in my work. When I first started I bought a set of 60 Holbein watercolor paints and didn't realize that I should have put my money in the paper! You couldn't be more right about the paper! It truly does makes ALL the difference! Sorry for the lllooonnngggg comment, but I really wanted you to know that your video topics coupled with your teaching style (love the Bible quotes at the end of your videos too!!) have impacted this super enthusiastic watercolor novice more than I can say. God bless! ❤️
Thank you. This is a wonderful interview Q n A.
I've learned so much, thank you guys!
Just a note for us Canadian viewers. The Stillman and Birn sketchbooks are available online at Opus Art Supples.
Pretty good--I can hear you four years in the future.
👍🏼💕 2 of my favorite guys on TH-cam. Such a treat. I'm loving the brain pickings.
I got some M Graham off Amazon because of you. They are SOOO hard to get at a good price outside of the U.S.
Great discussion! I like this collaboration format.
Brushes: Escoda synthetics are top quality. I buy the travel sizes which come in sets of 3 and 6, all rounds, in leather cases. Lovely brushes.
good stuff guys ! lots of fun to watch !
Thanks Marty and Steve just re-watched this so amazing😊😊
Well, gee whiz. Wish I had watched this before yet another " beginner's binge" of more paints that still might not make me a great artist! You guys are so informative and fun. Thanks for doing this!
You bet!
I just make my own sketchbooks with arches cold press it’s really not hard to stitch bound them and I can make them any size I want and they’re pretty cost effective when I buy the large sheets of paper and tear it down to size. I don’t waste any of it. If I end up with small strips or pieces I just use them separately or for swatches or practice strokes when I’m painting.
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Re: waterproof ink..for Line and Wash..or plein aire painting..I use dr Ph Martin, Bombay ink..in my Lamy Safari...has quick drying and permanent lines under watercolor..(it's about $5 at our local Hobby Lobby w/o coupon.)...loved this show--thanks!
Hi Linda - Do they gum up your pen if they sit for a while?
No, because Noodler's ink is even worse for that.
Hello church mouse here! Lol I'm really one of those starving artist people! Lol I'm a mom of 4 teenagers who are all artist too! But those coupons help and sometimes we go in separate lines my hubby and I and use our own coupons to help bring the cost down. Thanks for the video Steve, I'm a M. graham lover too! I'm also the lady that posted the watercolor on Facebook of the basket with berries, books and the black bird :) the one the art teacher told would never be a good artist! Lol anyway thanks for the video :)
I love honey based paints they're amazing!!!
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Shannon Sand oh yes Sennelier is a dream.
PositivelyNice I agree totally Sennelier is one of my favorites 😊😊
Regarding inks: Rohrer & Klingner has an entire line of inks especially for fountain pens! They're called 'sketch inks' and come in various colors. No problems with clogging!
Thanks for the awesome advice guys 👍
Hi guys....wow lots of replies! Talking about winsor and newton paints. I use glycerine in some of the paints that crack. wet the hell out of paint in my pallet, add 6 drops or more until i get a sticky top when dry or glistening finish. Works for me guys. Hate to waste.
No kryptonite here! Go super heros. Hate that I missed it live. Happy holiday weekend Steve.
Oh my goodness....my mind is blown....i never thought of that! The way you explained it is actually harder to paint on cheap paper....which i do because im afraid im not good enough to paint on the good paper which i bought but seem to be chicken to try.....maybe i am actually going to find my techniques from using cheap paper may have made me good enough with water control to use the good stuff now? Courage gathering....and she is off to the good paper!!!
thank you for this, very informative .
Two of my favorite TH-camrs!
Not sure how I missed this but I didn’t actually mean to watch the entire video when it came on, but it was so good, informative, and entertaining I ended up finishing it! So good you guys, thank you! Also thank you for the Stonehedge Aqua info, I’ll check it out!
The most inexpensive 100% cotton watercolor sketchbook is the Paul Rubens one or the Strathmore 500. I have only tried the Paul Rubens so far, but I am needing a new sketchbook soon. Etchr has theirs as well, but they are almost double the price for about the same amount of pages and smaller size. The paper may be better though, so I still want to try it. I just wish they had a cold pressed option in the Paul Rubens, but I still really enjoy it. It is so much nicer having cotton paper in a sketchbook! I'm definitely not going back when it comes to watercolor, although I keep an additional mixed media sketchbook for sketching or playing with other media.✌💙🎨
wish I had remembered this. missed most the live show.
OMG "another meeting on six sigma" or try "agile development :) I choked on my coffee :)
Missed this live, Steve. Love it.
Enjoyed the duo jam. Thanks for making the time to share your information with us. Question. What is a good printer to use when printing out reference photos downloaded on computer to a printer on photo paper? Also, what kind of lamp/lighting is good to have when doing watercolor? I need to purchase both. Been watercolor painting for 2 years now. Love it and ready to upgrade to better products. Thanks for help.
Hi Jane - Great questions. I use a Canon printer, they seem to have outstanding image engines and great inks. As for lighting, it's totally your preference. I use the old school drafting lamps because that's what I started out with. :-)
I use a Canon printer also. Love it! I use standard fluorescent fixtures but make sure I have full spectrum "daylight" lighting.
Thank you both for taking the time to answer my questions and helping me out with this very useful information. Keep up the great videos. They help so much.
#1 reason for buying M.Graham.... besides being a quality product, American made!!!!
No doubt Gail. And they are family owned. :-)
Marty, you obviously haven't tried the Etcher Perfect Sketchbook! It's a dream, 300gsm, 100% cotton. I will never use any other sketchbook. I use a lot of water and it never buckles. And also you both might be interested in Baohong Academy paper. It's another amazing paper on a par, actually better than Arches because it dries flat on the block. FLAT. This academy grade paper is better than Arches. I was blown away. I couldn't recommend it enough. Would love to see you give it a try. Baohong is sometimes called Meeden in some markets.
Interesting discussion - especially about your opinion, Steve, on Winsor & Newton, which I started off with but now have more Daniel Smith paints than any other brand. Love their paints. Have tried a few M Graham watercolors and they are good paints but I'm a big Daniel Smith convert.
Yep, was once a Winsor & Newton user myself. Probably a lot of people start that way because its so readily available. Daniel Smith is a fabulous paint. No argument here. Its in my definite top 5.
Great Video ,thanks for all good Info).
One thing is for sure that the expensive brush doesn't make artist better but the hard work and practice and with any brush)).
Thanks Much and I'm keep watching )
Appreciate!
I totally agree with the paper argument. I'm using cheap taklon brushes and W&N Cotmans with some cheap student grade Fabriano Studio. The paper frustrates me so much.
Really enjoyed the video,, very helpful and informative. Thanks.
Schmincke makes amazing gouache, very intense pigment.
Just a side note, if you have supplies you would like to get rid of local schools could use them. My daughter brought home some really terrible watercolor paper to do her project on. I gave her some of my previous paper because I wanted her to start out right and not get discouraged.
Great video, did not watch live,but still a great video.
Fabriano Aquarello have a 300gsm bound book of 100% watercolor paper. Best quality. Bockingford is great for "lifting" paints.
I need to try that out.
Ruth Del Roy Fabriano is great! Great price compared to Arches.
I totally agree with you regarding the price of art supplies. In most cases you are better to save a little longer and be happy with your results as the cheap supplies just don't work as well. There are a few exceptions to that though. I have found the Koh-I-Noor both the regular colored pencils and the watercolor pencils perform at a much higher level than their price would suggest which makes them great for people just starting out. The other nice thing is the colors between the sets are the same so it's great if you like mixed media work as well. I have a couple of cheaper sets of colored pencils that perform fairly well but aren't lightfast, and I use those in my sketchbooks and save the better pencils for full projects which helps too but you aren't gonna get far using crayola, BUT if it's all you've got.... use em!!!
I can hear you from Maine