I remain a HUGE fan of this series, Helen. I've said it before but I'll say it again: You've changed my orientation toward buying, using, and evaluating art supplies in ways that have reduced befuddlement and stress while increasing joy and success. Thank you so very, very much.
I really enjoy these art haul revisits. It’s helpful to hear your experiences after using the supplies for an extended period of time. Also, your videos are just so calm; I love having them on while I sip my morning coffee and get started with my day. 😁
So great to see your haul from the beginning of 2024. This is so helpful for us (speaking for myself) to see how well these products perform. Thanks again!
I didn't know about the refillable daler rowney markers for FW's. Thank you for sharing. Just added to my wishlist. I'm gonna end up spending a fortune enjoying mixing up my own. 😅
Very useful re-visit of supplies. Thanks! 30:42 on empty markers. Schmincke has the Aero Liner markers (Jackson's) with interchangeable nibs of different sizes. They also come with ball bearings inside. These include bullet nibs and brush nibs, as well a wide ones. Perhaps this would be a good option for your own acrylic marker ink mix collection? The Schmincke Aero liners were originally designed for Schmincke's Aerocolor acrylic inks, for airbrush, but they work well with any other ink. Thanks for this "one year after" review. It is useful to keep track and see what we have used and enjoyed the most.
I really enjoy these art haul revisits. I’ve purchased several of these items based on your recommendations and am happy with everything. I have to restrain myself from over purchasing though! The books are intriguing. It’s so hard to choose books on line as you don’t get to see the content so I do enjoy your views. I did get the landscape book but have misplaced it. I hope it turns up! Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Regarding the deal you got on the Holbein, I recently traveled to Japan, and you wouldn't believe how much cheaper Holbein is in Japan! I bought the full 108 watercolor set, I believe for $154 USD after conversion, meanwhile I have never seen it available for less than $600 in the states. It was a stark contrast to the US and European brands next to them in the art stores, the giant gulf in price really illuminated the difference in perception locally to their domestic brand vs foreign brands, a distinction that is not so readily apparent here in the US, where the prices are more averaged between art supplies of domestic or foreign origin.
@Hugho59 No, the food is worth the admission price! But be aware, the immigration line that you have to go through in Haneda even as a visitor is brutal. They really try to make you know that they are tired of tourists with the meat factory they set up.
The bird book looks great and I love the painting that you did out of it. Steal like an artist is such a good book I didn’t have the problem with the binding that you did, that’s such a shame I wonder if it would be worth writing to the publisher for another copy. The Landscape Painters Workbook is another favorite book of mine. I absolutely love Mitchell’s style of painting, and he’s such an awesome teacher. The wide variety of work that you have in your art creation sketchbooks is so inspiring. I’ve never heard of that first watercolor brand, but I love the colors. I’m going to have to look that one up. I’ve got to dash off now, but I’ve enjoyed this video and will come back to watch the rest. Happy holidays!
I just bought the landscape painter’s workbook. I look forward to working through it after we get through the chaos of getting the house reorganized and moving mom in. I’m losing my studio and trying to reorganize the living room to accommodate a studio/office space and sitting area.
When you're using pan pastel in a mixed media piece, do you use a fixative or will the other layers hold the pastel in place. I want to incorporate pan pastel into my sketchbook but I'm not sure if it's a good idea. Thanks!
In my experience, I put a thin layer of PP down first with a sponge. Then you can draw over it no problem. It depends on your paper of course, but I was impressed by how well it worked on paper. Gives a good coverage of colour and stays on. I was using 1264fabriano 180gsm drawing paper. I recommend a test page to see what mediums will go over it and which struggle.
I remain a HUGE fan of this series, Helen. I've said it before but I'll say it again: You've changed my orientation toward buying, using, and evaluating art supplies in ways that have reduced befuddlement and stress while increasing joy and success. Thank you so very, very much.
That really makes me happy to hear - thank you!
I really enjoy these art haul revisits. It’s helpful to hear your experiences after using the supplies for an extended period of time. Also, your videos are just so calm; I love having them on while I sip my morning coffee and get started with my day. 😁
So great to see your haul from the beginning of 2024. This is so helpful for us (speaking for myself) to see how well these products perform. Thanks again!
I think you should do a calendar! Thanks for your continued insight on the products you use both practical and inspirational.
I really love your work with the acrylic ink!
I didn't know about the refillable daler rowney markers for FW's. Thank you for sharing. Just added to my wishlist. I'm gonna end up spending a fortune enjoying mixing up my own. 😅
Very useful re-visit of supplies. Thanks! 30:42 on empty markers. Schmincke has the Aero Liner markers (Jackson's) with interchangeable nibs of different sizes. They also come with ball bearings inside. These include bullet nibs and brush nibs, as well a wide ones. Perhaps this would be a good option for your own acrylic marker ink mix collection? The Schmincke Aero liners were originally designed for Schmincke's Aerocolor acrylic inks, for airbrush, but they work well with any other ink. Thanks for this "one year after" review. It is useful to keep track and see what we have used and enjoyed the most.
Such a good idea to put FW ink in a marker!!
Love the gouache 26:00 that’s a really nice painting.
I really enjoy these art haul revisits. I’ve purchased several of these items based on your recommendations and am happy with everything. I have to restrain myself from over purchasing though!
The books are intriguing. It’s so hard to choose books on line as you don’t get to see the content so I do enjoy your views. I did get the landscape book but have misplaced it. I hope it turns up!
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
I love love haul revisits! Absolutely informative
Regarding the deal you got on the Holbein, I recently traveled to Japan, and you wouldn't believe how much cheaper Holbein is in Japan! I bought the full 108 watercolor set, I believe for $154 USD after conversion, meanwhile I have never seen it available for less than $600 in the states.
It was a stark contrast to the US and European brands next to them in the art stores, the giant gulf in price really illuminated the difference in perception locally to their domestic brand vs foreign brands, a distinction that is not so readily apparent here in the US, where the prices are more averaged between art supplies of domestic or foreign origin.
That deal on Holbein in Japan is worth a ticket to go buy, well that’s what I am telling myself. Lol.
@Hugho59 No, the food is worth the admission price!
But be aware, the immigration line that you have to go through in Haneda even as a visitor is brutal. They really try to make you know that they are tired of tourists with the meat factory they set up.
Thanks Helen, interesting to find out what was useful or not.
Thanks!
The bird book looks great and I love the painting that you did out of it. Steal like an artist is such a good book I didn’t have the problem with the binding that you did, that’s such a shame I wonder if it would be worth writing to the publisher for another copy. The Landscape Painters Workbook is another favorite book of mine. I absolutely love Mitchell’s style of painting, and he’s such an awesome teacher. The wide variety of work that you have in your art creation sketchbooks is so inspiring. I’ve never heard of that first watercolor brand, but I love the colors. I’m going to have to look that one up. I’ve got to dash off now, but I’ve enjoyed this video and will come back to watch the rest. Happy holidays!
Merry Christmas tfs sylvi🎉🎉❤
I just bought the landscape painter’s workbook. I look forward to working through it after we get through the chaos of getting the house reorganized and moving mom in. I’m losing my studio and trying to reorganize the living room to accommodate a studio/office space and sitting area.
It sounds like you've got your hands full!! I really hope you'll enjoy it though!
Thank you for doing these videos! Very interesting!
Me watching this like there isn't a long empty new sketchbook glaring at me from the shelf because I've been too precious with it to even start it. 😅
When you're using pan pastel in a mixed media piece, do you use a fixative or will the other layers hold the pastel in place.
I want to incorporate pan pastel into my sketchbook but I'm not sure if it's a good idea. Thanks!
In my experience, I put a thin layer of PP down first with a sponge. Then you can draw over it no problem. It depends on your paper of course, but I was impressed by how well it worked on paper. Gives a good coverage of colour and stays on. I was using 1264fabriano 180gsm drawing paper.
I recommend a test page to see what mediums will go over it and which struggle.