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Hand Mixing Gouache with Kremer Pigments and Schmincke Binder

Did you ever wonder where Van Gohg, Monet or Renoir picked out their paint tubes? Well, they didn’t. They bought pigments and elements such as grounded stones, plants and charred bones, mixed them up with binders and solvents and created paint. There something awesome about mixing your own paint. Though it may be overwhelming to […] Read more…

My Russian Period- Watercolor Fashion Illustrations

 After the dark ages, a new Renaissance period emerged filled with beautiful artwork. After living through the cruelest summer of my life (insert over-dramatic gesture here), I am getting a chance to create beautiful artwork. And ever since I discovered Russian watercolors, I think I am in love! I even got Russian Kolinsky sable round […] Read more…

30W30 I`m the Boss… Maybe

  I really don`t want to stop watercoloring because I can`t find my muse. I think she took a sick day. The way I look at it is, I showed up and did my work the best way I knew how. This is a re-acquainted skill for me so getting used to all it can […] Read more…

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