The best reason to choose any painting medium is that you have an affinity for it: you have seen it at work, admire it, and want to use it. 1. Why choose watercolour paint? Watercolour is the one to choose if you want easily mixed, easily applied colour, simplicity of preparation and luminous results. If […]
In this post let’s discuss the advantages of watercolour pan sets as opposed to tubes. Watch the video above for insight into selecting the right pan set and learn practical tips for making your compact watercolour travel set. What are advantages of pans vs. tubes? Watercolour painting is one of the most popular painting techniques. […]
True art story “What is Gouache?” Gouache is pronounced “goo wash” and rhymes with squash. The first time I heard the word ‘gouache’ mispronounced was by a student reading from her notes. Her teacher recommended she get a tube of white wash. At the time, I was a new employee at The Paint Spot. I […]
Chinese Bamboo Reed Pens Chinese bamboo reed pens are made from natural bamboo and cut to be double-ended. One end has a split tip and a reservoir hole (almost like a fountain pen), while the other has a longer tip which must be dipped more frequently into liquid ink. Both ends create different lines and […]
We have gathered videos and printable PDFs of some of our favourite watercolour projects. Basic supplies are also linked for sale. In the first video below the lesson plan is how to paint a fried egg with watercolours. Next up is a demonstration of how to paint a sleeping cat, followed by an exploration on […]
Grafix Rubber Cement Pick Up Friskit Remover Designed for erasing excess masking fluid or rubber cement. This eraser has also become a favorite of watercolor artists because it is great for removing masking fluids and liquid frisket. This Grafix rubber cement pick up comes in a compact 2″ x 2″ square block, so it fits […]
Pebeo Setacolor Cuir Leather Markers Pébéo is breaking new ground with this range of 10 colours of paint markers especially designed for leather and synthetic leather. With an extra fine tip, you can easily work on customizing leather and leatherette surfaces even when you are new to the activity. These markers are great for drawing, […]
Fearless Florals: Collage Edition! Workshop WITH MEGHANA GAUTHIER SATURDAY: MAY 4 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM $95 + Supply List Class Limit: 12 Students Any Skill Level – Youth or Adult This workshop is about using botanical motifs to create bold and expressive mixed media florals. With cut paper, we will depict a traditionally organic […]
Public art and mural painting
