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For YEARS my Awesome Art School students have been begging me to master pastels so I could bring them some amazing new projects in these FUN mediums! If you're one of these peeps, today's the day you've been waiting for!!
I am NOT being dramatic when I say I haven't used oil pastels since I was around 8 years old. To get this party started, I did a little oil pastel for beginners research and bought four oil pastel sets by different brands to see which one gives me the best bang for my buck: Cray-pas, Mungyo, Faber-Castell, or the "Ferrari of the oil pastel world," Sennelier. Join me in my studio for Part #1 of this NEW pastels for mixed media beginners series! Stay tuned for next week when I complete my first oil pastels project (as an adult!), and follow that video up with a test to see how pastels can fit into my signature mixed media layering process - the Hamburger System! Soooo much fun is in store!! Let's dive in... 
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In case you don't have an oil pastel set yet, here's a quick rundown on price points for each set I'm reviewing today. If you're new to me, my channel, or Awesome Art School, I'm always on the hunt for VALUE, and looking for the best brands to recommend to my students that will produce quality results, without breaking the bank. I found it kinda funny that most of the brands were pretty similar in price, except for Sennelier.
Immediately it makes ya pause right?! What in the heck is so special about Sennelier to cost 4x the other brands?! Well, there's actually a story here that's pretty interesting...
The oil pastels developed by Sennelier were developed specifically FOR PICASSO! Yup!! In 1949. Can you imagine?! I guess he wanted something he could take on the go for field sketching that had qualities similar to oil paints. Pretty amazing right?! 
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Who doesn't wanna work with a product that was specifically developed for one of the masters?!
Before we get into the reviews for each of these oil pastel sets, we need to talk paper. If you're new to my world, I believe paper is JUST as important (if not moreso!) as any art supply you're playing with. Paper can kinda make or break your art, and is NOT something you should ignore. Not sure which paper to use for which mixed media art project? CHECK OUT this video. When it comes to oil pastels, I learned you definitely need something with "tooth," or texture to it. Some people like to buy "pastel paper," but I didn't have any of that for today's demo, so grabbed a sheet of my textured, cold press watercolor paper since it's what I had on hand and know I love. 
The next big thing I learned about oil pastels is they are actually super toxic (unless they're not labeled "non-toxic" on the packaging - usually found on oil pastel sets for kids). Because of this, it's important to either wear gloves while you work, or to put on a protective coating for your hands, like Gloves in a Bottle.
Once my hands felt nice and protected from Gloves in a Bottle, I set up my test. I thought it would be helpful to not only test a light and dark shade from each brand, but to test how much pressure was needed when applying the pastels to get decent coverage on paper.
Cray-Pas totally took me back to my childhood and felt a lot like crayons, while right away, I discovered the Mungyo brand felt much softer to work with. The Mungyo oil pastel set ALSO came with DOUBLE the number of colors (48), compared to the other brands tested at the same price point with just 24 shades! This is a huge plus for peeps not wanting to spend a fortune, who ALSO love ALL the colors!! 
What really surprised me while filming today's video was how underwhelmed I was pretty much the entire time with the oil pastel set by Faber-Castell. It kinda made me sad because this is one of my FAVORITE fine art brands. Watch today's video to see for yourself.
EVERYTHING changed as soon as I picked up a Sennelier.
My fingernail could actually push into the product underneath the paper label, and when I applied the pastel to paper- it was a totally different sensory experience. The Sennelier oil pastels felt SO much smoother and smearier - leading me to guess that they will blend better than the other products. Plus- how COOL IS IT that these only exist because Picasso ASKED for them specifically?! Kinda awesome, right?! (I know I said in the video they were made by Van Gogh- ooops!! I meant Picasso :)
After playing with the Senneliers, I also discovered how EASY it was to use up one oil pastel stick! If you're using tons of pressure to apply opaque color to your paper, your Senneliers are gonna run out super fast, so just be aware of how quickly you could burn through these individual pastel sticks AND your wallet...
When I tested blendability for each oil pastel brand, I thought it was cool to see how the various color combos morfed into NEW colors based on which color was applied to the paper first. Cray-pas provided a fun smooshing/blending process and created beautiful results. Aren't these greens gorgeous?
The Mungyos were great for blending, and the Faber Castells were ok. When I layered and blended the Sennliers, they felt completely different from the other brands.
I was shocked at how EASY it was to blend two shades of Senneliers that were applied with a light touch. I barely had to apply any pressure from my finger to "smoosh" the colors together. 
As a mixed media artist who LOVES watersoluble art supplies, I of COURSE had to test each brand's reactivity when I added Linseed Oil and Gamsol to melt the edges of each swatch to achieve painterly effects.
Overall, I felt like the Gamsol did a better job at melting the edges, whereas, the Linseed oil tended to remove or lift pastel pigment from the paper instead of melting it. I felt the Mungyos did best with this "melting test," and possibly performed a bit better than the Senneliers here, believe it or not! 
If you're new to my world, adding white highlights on top of basically EVERYTHING I create is super important to me. In fact, not long ago I tested ALL the white art supplies I could find in my studio to isolate which ones performed the best overall.
In today's video, I wasn't sure what to expect because pastels are so new to me. Sadly, the white oil pastels really seemed to be more for blending previously applied colors, than for adding highlights. I thought the Sennelier white did best here and actually sat on top of the previously applied layers much better than the other brands. Interesting to note if you're a highlighter like me!! 
Make sure you watch today's video till the end to see WHICH blending tools I liked best, plus which scraping tools produced magical effects when two shades of color were blended into one!
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Stay tuned because I've got an Oil Pastel Tutorial for Beginners coming up next week on YouTube!! Here is a sneak peek at the adorable arctic fox we'll be creating together :)
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Some of us worked our fingers to the bone and art-ed as much as possible, like Robin (WAY TO GO GIRL!) ...
And Melanie... (you're killing it, girl!)
While others of us couldn't resist goofing off...
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LOL! Ok, Melanie appears to be well-rounded here,
art-ing hard while also playing hard!!
We had some of the most delicious food we've ever tasted while being spoiled by Andrew and Connor from Cafe 83 (Kenmay).
art-ing hard while also playing hard!!
We had some of the most delicious food we've ever tasted while being spoiled by Andrew and Connor from Cafe 83 (Kenmay).
They introduced us to entrees and desserts we'd never tried before, like raspberry sorbet with lemon posset (THIS was outstanding, and just SO fun to say).
They also provided the most delicious cocktails like Andrew's Blackberry Gin Brambles - which I think we could have devoured every single night!!
We enjoyed an excursion day to see the sights in the countryside including a stone circle and hairy coos (cows)!
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Since no one slipped through the stones to find Jamie, we spent the rest of our day shopping for souvenirs, antiquing, and enjoying a cozy lunch together in the quaint village of Balletar (just 15 minutes from Balmoral for you Royal fans).
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Our last day was spent at the Aberdeen Art Gallery taking in the paintings, pottery, sculptures and fashion.
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Later that evening, we enjoyed our last night in the castle together by the fire in the main sitting room. We laughed together, reflected on highlights from the week, and took even more selfies after yet another luxurious dinner provided by Andrew and Connor.
We hope our guests had just as much fun as we did!!
It was such a magical week!!
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Art Marker Hoarder? Me too!! Let's Get Organized + Complete Review of ArtBeek Markers Set of 262
25/10/2023
I'm OBSESSED with alcohol markers for shading the faces I draw. I've spent years collecting my beloved Copics!! And for just about the same length of time, I've been searching for great Copic alternatives that don't cost an arm and a leg! I think I've pretty much tried every brand possible.
Not too long ago I tried ArtBeek alcohol markers, and was thrilled to discover the VALUE they deliver at such an affordable price point for myself and my students!
Not too long ago I tried ArtBeek alcohol markers, and was thrilled to discover the VALUE they deliver at such an affordable price point for myself and my students!
When ArtBeek approached me and asked if they could send me a set of 262 alcohol markers to review, I was absolutely thrilled! So today, not only will I be swatching this ENTIRE set, I'll be showing you MY favorite marker storage solution!
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Just LOOK at how many colors there are! There are so many, they wouldn't even all fit in the above pic!!
Right outta the gate, the value in this particular set of ArtBeek Brush Tip alcohol markers is insane. On Amazon, this set of 262 colors costs around $130, making each marker a SUPER cheap 50 cents each! Amazing, right?! Especially when you consider the cost of Copics, which are $8 and up, PER MARKER- depending on where you buy them.
Like Copics, each of the ArtBeek markers in this set comes with both a brush tip like the marker shown below (essential to me!), and a chisel nib on the opposite end.
Right outta the gate, the value in this particular set of ArtBeek Brush Tip alcohol markers is insane. On Amazon, this set of 262 colors costs around $130, making each marker a SUPER cheap 50 cents each! Amazing, right?! Especially when you consider the cost of Copics, which are $8 and up, PER MARKER- depending on where you buy them.
Like Copics, each of the ArtBeek markers in this set comes with both a brush tip like the marker shown below (essential to me!), and a chisel nib on the opposite end.
The only downside of ArtBeeks vs. Copics (and Ohuhus for that matter), is that ArtBeeks are NOT refillable. Kind of a bummer.
While you get a huge bang for your buck with ArtBeek, I really appreciate how Copic and Ohuhu give us the ability to replace the ink in one marker at a time as needed.
If an ArtBeek marker runs out, it's headed straight for the trash, and I'll eventually need to buy another set just to try and get that ONE marker back that I loved. Kinda sad, and honestly something to consider.
Since my new ArtBeek set of 262 is so huge, I need a NEW place to store them! While ArtBeek included a nice storage tote for this set, I really prefer using my own storage system based on what makes sense for how I work.
Not too long ago, I fell in love with these wooden marker storage cases and decided to purchase an extra one just for my new ArtBeeks! SOOOOO glad I did :)
While you get a huge bang for your buck with ArtBeek, I really appreciate how Copic and Ohuhu give us the ability to replace the ink in one marker at a time as needed.
If an ArtBeek marker runs out, it's headed straight for the trash, and I'll eventually need to buy another set just to try and get that ONE marker back that I loved. Kinda sad, and honestly something to consider.
Since my new ArtBeek set of 262 is so huge, I need a NEW place to store them! While ArtBeek included a nice storage tote for this set, I really prefer using my own storage system based on what makes sense for how I work.
Not too long ago, I fell in love with these wooden marker storage cases and decided to purchase an extra one just for my new ArtBeeks! SOOOOO glad I did :)
If you've been following me for any length of time on YouTube, you probably already know how important I think swatching is for ANY and ALL art supplies! It's such a gift to your future self and really helps you prevent surprises BEFORE you create!
I find the easiest way to start swatching a new set of markers is to start by grouping similar colors together. As you'll see in the video, I try to grab all the greens, blues, yellows, etc., and swatch each group one at a time.
I can get pretty far with this at first, but you'll see in the video how common it is for me to "assign" a color to a marker in my mind based on the marker's cap or color name, only to find when I put the marker on paper, it looks completely different and belongs in a totally different color family!
Here's a great example, below. See the box I X'd out below? Initially, I thought this color belonged with skin tones color family based on the marker cap, but on paper it's totally green!
I can get pretty far with this at first, but you'll see in the video how common it is for me to "assign" a color to a marker in my mind based on the marker's cap or color name, only to find when I put the marker on paper, it looks completely different and belongs in a totally different color family!
Here's a great example, below. See the box I X'd out below? Initially, I thought this color belonged with skin tones color family based on the marker cap, but on paper it's totally green!
Speaking of skin tones... THIS is the thing that's thrilled me MOST about the ArtBeek set. I counted 98 skin tone markers!!! This is freaking bananas and makes me SO excited because the marker art projects I teach and do for fun are typically faces :) I absolutely LOVE that ArtBeek has included so many skin tone markers in this set.
Speaking of faces and alcohol marker projects - I recently published a book calledSkin Tone Secrets, to help artists easily identify skin tone marker combinations that go well together for shading faces of various ethnicities.
When I wrote Skin Tone Secrets, I used my Ohuhu skin tone markers set. BUT, as you'll see in the video, the book really can be used with ANY alcohol marker brand. Click over to watch the video and I'll show ya how!
When I wrote Skin Tone Secrets, I used my Ohuhu skin tone markers set. BUT, as you'll see in the video, the book really can be used with ANY alcohol marker brand. Click over to watch the video and I'll show ya how!
In Skin Tone Secrets, I also share TONS of alcohol marker coloring tips from how to eliminate streaking to where to place shadows on the faces you're coloring.
Shading can be extremely tricky for artists who are just learning how to draw faces. In Skin Tone Secrets, I teach you about how to figure out where your light source is coming from so shadows look realistic even in whimsical face drawing projects. Plus, I show you three of the most common face shading patterns so there is zero guessing about where to put your shadows.
Shading can be extremely tricky for artists who are just learning how to draw faces. In Skin Tone Secrets, I teach you about how to figure out where your light source is coming from so shadows look realistic even in whimsical face drawing projects. Plus, I show you three of the most common face shading patterns so there is zero guessing about where to put your shadows.
You'll also find a link in the book to the swatch sheets that I'm using in today's video so you can download a set for yourself to print at home. They're SO helpful for swatching!
If you're thinking about starting an alcohol marker collection, I HIGHLY recommend this ArtBeek set of 262 alcohol markers. The color selection included really is outstanding, especially if you love to draw and shade faces as much as I do!
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There's NO wrong way to store your watercolors. It's totally personal preference. But if you're an art supply hoarder like me, your studio can become a MESS in no time!
And, if you're a watercolor beginner, you likely have no idea what your organization options are.
Today I'm going to show you MY FAVORITE way to store watercolors at home, and will demo the entire process so you can create YOUR OWN at-home palette if you want! Stay with me till the end for a timelapse of one of my first watercolor projects for the Celtic Collective!
And, if you're a watercolor beginner, you likely have no idea what your organization options are.
Today I'm going to show you MY FAVORITE way to store watercolors at home, and will demo the entire process so you can create YOUR OWN at-home palette if you want! Stay with me till the end for a timelapse of one of my first watercolor projects for the Celtic Collective!
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If you've been following me for a while, you likely already know that my absolute FAVORITE watercolors of all time are by Daniel Smith. These colors come in tubes instead of little trays or pans (like the Prima watercolor sets I've been reviewing lately).
I get asked all the time by watercolor beginners what the deal is with me making my own watercolor palettes. Why don't I treat my watercolor tubes like my acrylic ones and simply squeeze a little watercolor out each time I want to paint?
I get asked all the time by watercolor beginners what the deal is with me making my own watercolor palettes. Why don't I treat my watercolor tubes like my acrylic ones and simply squeeze a little watercolor out each time I want to paint?
Lots of reasons actually!
The first one is, you can't really tell from that blob of watercolor, the color of it's packaging OR the color's individual name HOW it will actually look on paper. Watercolors can be really sneaky like that.
Take a look at the pic above again. Now look at the one below. THIS is what those two colors actually look like on paper.
The first one is, you can't really tell from that blob of watercolor, the color of it's packaging OR the color's individual name HOW it will actually look on paper. Watercolors can be really sneaky like that.
Take a look at the pic above again. Now look at the one below. THIS is what those two colors actually look like on paper.
Not quite what you may have expected from the darker brown, right? This happens all the time.
As an artist, I need to be able to quickly glance down at my watercolors and KNOW how they will look on paper. The only way I can do that is with a swatch card.
If I've decided to squeeze a tiny amount of watercolor out to use each time I want to paint, and decided I want to use multiple watercolors, it can be SO easy to forget which blob of color is which. Another reason why it's essential to swatch!
As an artist, I need to be able to quickly glance down at my watercolors and KNOW how they will look on paper. The only way I can do that is with a swatch card.
If I've decided to squeeze a tiny amount of watercolor out to use each time I want to paint, and decided I want to use multiple watercolors, it can be SO easy to forget which blob of color is which. Another reason why it's essential to swatch!
The second reason I don't work straight outta the tube and prefer to squeeze my watercolors into palettes is because I don't want to waste a single drop of my precious (and expensive!) watercolors.
When it comes to watercolor, we NEVER need as much as we think we do. So if you were to squeeze out a big blob of some beautiful expensive watercolor that you only needed a tiny bit of, what happens to the leftover? Does it get saved for a while, until you forget what color it was, and eventually dump it? I can't bear the thought!!
When it comes to watercolor, we NEVER need as much as we think we do. So if you were to squeeze out a big blob of some beautiful expensive watercolor that you only needed a tiny bit of, what happens to the leftover? Does it get saved for a while, until you forget what color it was, and eventually dump it? I can't bear the thought!!
Enter, the watercolor palette solution!
As you'll see in today's video, I've tried a number of palettes over the years. The one pictured above started out as an empty watercolor tin with no little squares of color (these are called half pans).
I purchased the little half pans separately, then squeezed my colors into each pan and snapped them into place. Cool, right!?
This is an awesome way to store your colors and is very portable. You can use them at home or take them on the go like this.
An empty watercolor tin like the one above doesn't come with a swatch card for colors, so you have to get a little creative to make one of your own. Click over to watch the video to see these ideas in action.
As you'll see in today's video, I've tried a number of palettes over the years. The one pictured above started out as an empty watercolor tin with no little squares of color (these are called half pans).
I purchased the little half pans separately, then squeezed my colors into each pan and snapped them into place. Cool, right!?
This is an awesome way to store your colors and is very portable. You can use them at home or take them on the go like this.
An empty watercolor tin like the one above doesn't come with a swatch card for colors, so you have to get a little creative to make one of your own. Click over to watch the video to see these ideas in action.
I've also made a few palettes using full pans of watercolor, like the one shown above, left. A full pan is exactly what it sounds like, double the size of the half pan.
As you'll see in the video, I've tried everything from hot glue to magnets over the years to get my little pans to stick to the watercolor tin. They've all worked ok, but not amazingly well.
That brings me to my FAVORITE way to store watercolors!! An empty palette with built-in wells. I've actually purchased at least four of these Mijello Airtight watercolor Fusion 18-well watercolor palettes because I love them SO much!!
As you'll see in the video, I've tried everything from hot glue to magnets over the years to get my little pans to stick to the watercolor tin. They've all worked ok, but not amazingly well.
That brings me to my FAVORITE way to store watercolors!! An empty palette with built-in wells. I've actually purchased at least four of these Mijello Airtight watercolor Fusion 18-well watercolor palettes because I love them SO much!!
Cool, right?! Now I don't have to worry about my full or half pans sliding around or coming loose from the tin anymore! Perfect solution, right?!
I also love watercolor wells in a palette because they honestly hold more color than a half pan, but aren't quite the size of a full pan. The way the mixing trays have been arranged in this particular palette above, also makes it very accessible for my larger watercolor brushes! Another essential for me :)
One more little bonus with this palette, I can create my own swatch card and store it neatly behind the removable, plastic mixing tray that snaps into the top cover of this set. Awesome, right?!
I also love watercolor wells in a palette because they honestly hold more color than a half pan, but aren't quite the size of a full pan. The way the mixing trays have been arranged in this particular palette above, also makes it very accessible for my larger watercolor brushes! Another essential for me :)
One more little bonus with this palette, I can create my own swatch card and store it neatly behind the removable, plastic mixing tray that snaps into the top cover of this set. Awesome, right?!
I hope you find today's video helpful for considering your own watercolor storage options at home! Thanks for hanging out with me today!!
Make sure you stick around to the end to see this Spiderwick Fairy come to life for my fantasy art club membership called the Celtic Collective!
Make sure you stick around to the end to see this Spiderwick Fairy come to life for my fantasy art club membership called the Celtic Collective!
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Watercolors also come in ready-to-use pans or half pans like the adorable sets by Prima that I've been reviewing on YouTube lately. Check out this playlist to learn more about them and which ones I love most!
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The Celtic Collective is an online fantasy art themed membership that I co-host with my Scottish bestie, Lucy Brydon, over at Awesome Art School! We have an absolute blast together creating beautiful lessons of mermaids, fairies, castles, unicorns, and SO much more for our students.
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So I THOUGHT the Current watercolor set by Prima was my favorite of all the little Prima palettes I've tested... until today! Today, I FINALLY feel like I found exactly what I've been looking for in these watercolor sets.
If you know me - you know I LOVE bright, punchy, even obnoxious saturated color, which for me, is tough to find in watercolor as a medium (and why I often turn to fountain pen ink painting).
The colors in Prima's Tropical watercolor set are so luscious, rich, vibrant, and TOTALLY me!! I can't wait for you to check them out!!
If you know me - you know I LOVE bright, punchy, even obnoxious saturated color, which for me, is tough to find in watercolor as a medium (and why I often turn to fountain pen ink painting).
The colors in Prima's Tropical watercolor set are so luscious, rich, vibrant, and TOTALLY me!! I can't wait for you to check them out!!
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Take a good look at the photo above. Does this look anything like what you'd imagine a tropical watercolor set might look like? Of course NOT! That's exactly why I tell everyone how important it is to swatch your colors BEFORE you start painting.
Case in point... the photo below shows what's hiding inside the Prima Marketing Tropical Watercolor Confections palette once you add the magic of water!
Case in point... the photo below shows what's hiding inside the Prima Marketing Tropical Watercolor Confections palette once you add the magic of water!
Gorgeous, right?! You would never know that unless you swatched them. Swatching totally eliminates the potential for a mixed-media mess of surprises as you're painting, and is a gift to your future self.
If you've been hanging out with me for my Prima watercolor series on YouTube, you know that I'm such a fan of swatching that I do it twice. Once on the little swatch card included with my palette, and a second time in a little watercolor swatch book I use as a backup in case I ever lose the card.
If you've been hanging out with me for my Prima watercolor series on YouTube, you know that I'm such a fan of swatching that I do it twice. Once on the little swatch card included with my palette, and a second time in a little watercolor swatch book I use as a backup in case I ever lose the card.
Make sure you click over to see Prima's Tropical Watercolor set in action as I paint this fairy watercolor lesson for the Celtic Collective.
I had SO much fun layering the colors from this set to create unique skin tones and hair for my fairy! But I think the bold blooms of color in the background just might have been my favorite part! I'm in love with the intensity of this palette :)
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We're only open for enrollment a few times a year, so make sure to add your name to the waitlist so you can get notified the next time we're taking on new members.
?Wanna see all the projects inside the Celtic Collective? Check out our Visual Index!
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If you've been hanging out with me for a while on my Mixed Media YouTube channel, you know how much fun I've had exploring Prima Watercolor sets!
Today I'm swatching the Confections Vintage Pastel set and challenging myself to create something just with the colors provided in this cute little palette.
If you love a FREE full-length watercolor tutorial that's easy enough for beginners, you're in for a treat! Grab whatever pastel watercolors (or any watercolors!) you have, and come play with me!!
Today I'm swatching the Confections Vintage Pastel set and challenging myself to create something just with the colors provided in this cute little palette.
If you love a FREE full-length watercolor tutorial that's easy enough for beginners, you're in for a treat! Grab whatever pastel watercolors (or any watercolors!) you have, and come play with me!!
My mixed media watercolor rule of thumb is to ALWAYS swatch your watercolors (or ANY art supplies!) before using them.
I've learned this the hard way SO many times over, and now I love swatching so much that I actually do it twice- once on top of the swatch card included with my palette, and once again inside a little watercolor swatch journal as a backup - just in case I lose the little card that came with my palette!
I've learned this the hard way SO many times over, and now I love swatching so much that I actually do it twice- once on top of the swatch card included with my palette, and once again inside a little watercolor swatch journal as a backup - just in case I lose the little card that came with my palette!
Swatching helps to prevent SO many future mistakes and surprises! Trust me, I learned the hard way- and this my friend, is the solution that your future self will be SO grateful for!
As I've leaned into the whole swatching process, I've discovered watercolor swatching is super relaxing and really feels like quality time just for me to be. I can "get to know" my new art supplies, and chill with some music or a podcast in the background. It's kinda the best!
As I swatched this little pastel set, I was kinda surprised at just how LIGHT these pastel colors are. I knew they were going to be light, but they're even lighter than I imagined. It takes a LOT of water and TONS of pressure to get any pigment onto the paper at all!
I transfered the outline of a fairy photograph onto "the good stuff" - a sheet of 140lb. cold press, 100% cotton watercolor paper by Arches! This stuff is SO absorbent.
To get this project started, I decided to try a wet-on-wet pastel rainbow, but it BARELY shows up. Not a good sign... especially for someone like me, who LOVES bold color. I added a second rainbow layer and didn't get much more out of it, so moved on to my fairy's face.
To get this project started, I decided to try a wet-on-wet pastel rainbow, but it BARELY shows up. Not a good sign... especially for someone like me, who LOVES bold color. I added a second rainbow layer and didn't get much more out of it, so moved on to my fairy's face.
Because the pastels were so light, I had to do a little more color mixing than I typically do, to try and get 3 shades in light, medium and dark to help me with my fairy face shading.
If understanding WHERE to add shading on a face is a mystery to you - I REALLY break this down in my How to Draw and Find Your Style book, and show it to you in action in this YouTube video.
If understanding WHERE to add shading on a face is a mystery to you - I REALLY break this down in my How to Draw and Find Your Style book, and show it to you in action in this YouTube video.
Throughout today's fairy project, I really struggled with how light the pastel watercolors were, until I used the black color included in this set in the background. This move immediately pushed my fairy forward so she began to stand out. What a difference!
After the background was complete, I did a little more color mixing to darken some of the pastels to add dimension throughout. Easier said than done with this palette! LOL.
To keep things delicate - I decided to do my outlining and detail doodling in straight-up graphite with a mechanical pencil. I LOVE how this tied things together.
I hope today's video shows you how it even takes me time sometimes to fight through a project with my own expectations, art supply limitations, and the "ugly phase" (the phase EVERY project goes through that ALMOST can make you give up!)?!
I hope today's video shows you how it even takes me time sometimes to fight through a project with my own expectations, art supply limitations, and the "ugly phase" (the phase EVERY project goes through that ALMOST can make you give up!)?!
I'm SO glad I didn't give up on my sweet fairy or these pastel watercolors!! Although frustrating for me initially, they were super worth it in the end!
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Have you heard my story before?
About how I grew up with NO INTEREST IN ART, wanted to be Jane Goodall, legit studied monkeys, and went to Africa during college?!
I didn't create my first drawing, or start even thinking about art, until I was in my 30s. And to me, it felt like that was "too late" to get into a new hobby. I had tons of self-doubt, and never thought I'd be able to make something I could be proud of.
At that time, I had some seriously limiting self-beliefs. I really felt like artists were BORN with talent, and you either got that gene or didn't.
What I've learned since that first drawing, is that artists CAN be made. You don't have to be "Born with talent."
In fact, ANYONE can be an artist. You just need to learn the artsy skills you don't have yet! And then... you need to practice.
Because the more you practice, the better you'll get!
That my friend, is the recipe for success and is how to become an Awesome Artist!
Come check out today's video and see pix of exactly where I came from. If I could become an Awesome Artist - YOU CAN TOO!!
About how I grew up with NO INTEREST IN ART, wanted to be Jane Goodall, legit studied monkeys, and went to Africa during college?!
I didn't create my first drawing, or start even thinking about art, until I was in my 30s. And to me, it felt like that was "too late" to get into a new hobby. I had tons of self-doubt, and never thought I'd be able to make something I could be proud of.
At that time, I had some seriously limiting self-beliefs. I really felt like artists were BORN with talent, and you either got that gene or didn't.
What I've learned since that first drawing, is that artists CAN be made. You don't have to be "Born with talent."
In fact, ANYONE can be an artist. You just need to learn the artsy skills you don't have yet! And then... you need to practice.
Because the more you practice, the better you'll get!
That my friend, is the recipe for success and is how to become an Awesome Artist!
Come check out today's video and see pix of exactly where I came from. If I could become an Awesome Artist - YOU CAN TOO!!
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I get asked ALL the time about which mixed media art supplies can be layered ON TOP of watercolor (and other water-soluble art supplies!).
Today on my Mixed Media YouTube channel, I'm demo-ing a couple of my favorite art supply combos to use with watercolor, PLUS sharing an entire 32-page PDF full of tried-and-true mixed media art supply combos from other artists that you might want to try at home in your own projects!
Today on my Mixed Media YouTube channel, I'm demo-ing a couple of my favorite art supply combos to use with watercolor, PLUS sharing an entire 32-page PDF full of tried-and-true mixed media art supply combos from other artists that you might want to try at home in your own projects!
As you'll in today's video, I'm referencing my FREE 32-page "Hot Dog Packet." The "hot dog system" is the EASY mixed media layering process I use when I only want to use a couple of art supplies to create a project and be done. The main way this differs from my Mixed Media Hamburger System, is fewer layers (no collage) and fewer supplies.
Since I of course don't have all the answers and love learning just as much as I love teaching - I reached out to a number of my artsy friends a while back, and asked them which mixed media art supply combos they loved.
I compiled all their answers in the "Hot Dog Packet" so you know exactly which mixed media art supplies to reach for to create a masterpiece instead of a hot mess express!
CLICK HERE or press the button below to download your own FREE copy of the "Hot Dog Packet" so you can follow along at home!
Since I of course don't have all the answers and love learning just as much as I love teaching - I reached out to a number of my artsy friends a while back, and asked them which mixed media art supply combos they loved.
I compiled all their answers in the "Hot Dog Packet" so you know exactly which mixed media art supplies to reach for to create a masterpiece instead of a hot mess express!
CLICK HERE or press the button below to download your own FREE copy of the "Hot Dog Packet" so you can follow along at home!
The "Hot Dog Packet" also includes BLANK "hot dog worksheets" that you can fill in with your OWN favorite mixed media art supply combos when you discover combos you love and want to use again. Enjoy!!
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During today's demo, you might notice I'm going to be watercoloring the "anime goddess" I drew on my YouTube drawing channel last week during my book review of How to Draw Anime and Manga for Beginners (highly recommend that book, by the way- grab it here on Amazon).
Today I'm using another cute little watercolor set by Prima called Essence. You can grab one off of Amazon here if you'd like. This is the third Prima watercolor palette I've reviewed on my Mixed Media YouTube channel. I'm not gonna lie, this particular set is not my favorite, but that's ok.
I think the Current set (blues & greens), is still my favorite (used to create this handsome dude below; watch that video here).
I think the Current set (blues & greens), is still my favorite (used to create this handsome dude below; watch that video here).
In case you haven't seen my other Prima watercolor set reviews, and are looking for a fine art quality palette - these little sets are NOT what you're looking for (Click here to watch How to Start Your First Daniel Smith Watercolor Collection).
Like anything, you get what you pay for. Prima watercolor sets include 12 watercolors and run around $25 or less on Amazon. They are PERFECT for beginners - especially if you've never tried watercolor, and aren't sure if you'll even enjoy it. The quality and value you'll get out of these little palettes in insane.
Like anything, you get what you pay for. Prima watercolor sets include 12 watercolors and run around $25 or less on Amazon. They are PERFECT for beginners - especially if you've never tried watercolor, and aren't sure if you'll even enjoy it. The quality and value you'll get out of these little palettes in insane.
If you're NOT a watercolor beginner, I think these Prima palettes are are still "good enough" quality for just playing around and having a little fun. I can definitely tell the difference between these and my Daniel Smith watercolor collection. These are definitely a bit of a downgrade. But... they're an awesome size to use for travel if you enjoy art-ing on the go.
And I really do think Prima does a great job of compiling striking assortments of colors that go together well so you can sit right down and start creating a project with confidence. This is ESPECIALLY true with their Currents collection :)
And I really do think Prima does a great job of compiling striking assortments of colors that go together well so you can sit right down and start creating a project with confidence. This is ESPECIALLY true with their Currents collection :)
If you were hanging out with me a couple of weeks ago on my Mixed Media YouTube channel, I demo'd three easy watercolor techniques for beginners. One of those techniques was wet-on-wet watercoloring, which you'll totally notice is used in the entire background for today's project.
Before I even dive into my watercolors, I prepped my watercolor paper used a little masking fluid, or frisket, so I can keep the stars in my background super white while I watercolor the rest of this project!
As you'll see in the video, after finishing my wet-on-wet background, I was feeling a little underwhelmed with the Essence palette and frankly the boldness of watercolor in general.
This is something I struggle with often about watercolor because I LOVE bold and vibrant colors. A lot of the time watercolor - even the expensive ones- can leave me wanting something more.
When I'm feeling like this, I might add in some Noodler's Ink (check this playlist out for WHY I'm OBSESSED with Fountain Pen Ink Painting) like I did in the piece below.
This is something I struggle with often about watercolor because I LOVE bold and vibrant colors. A lot of the time watercolor - even the expensive ones- can leave me wanting something more.
When I'm feeling like this, I might add in some Noodler's Ink (check this playlist out for WHY I'm OBSESSED with Fountain Pen Ink Painting) like I did in the piece below.
Other times, like today, I'll look to another mixed media supply to help me achieve the intensity I'm after!
Today, I was in the mood for gouache! In case you don't even know what the heck gouache is, check out this video. Long story short, gouache is an opaque watercolor that kinda looks like acrylic when it's dry. This is a good gouache set of 24 to try if you're in the mood to experiment with a LOT of colors for not too much cash. Spend another $20 and you can double the number of colors you get!
I learned everything I know about gouache from my Scottish bestie, Lucy Brydon! She uses it ALL the time and has some great info tucked into the Celtic Collective art club that we run together at Awesome Art School in case you're interested in trying this super fun medium with friends and diving DEEPER than you can into this world than YouTube.
Once my gouache layer was complete in today's project, I reached for my PERMANENT art supplies that I knew wouldn't reactivate either the watercolor or gouache layers. Some of my permanent favorites include posca paint markers, sharpie paint pens or acrylic paint markers.
What you want to stay away from if you want to doodle over your watercolors is water-reactive dye-based ink pens. These will bleed into your other layers and reactivate them.
I hope you found today's video helpful, and thanks for hanging out with me!!
What you want to stay away from if you want to doodle over your watercolors is water-reactive dye-based ink pens. These will bleed into your other layers and reactivate them.
I hope you found today's video helpful, and thanks for hanging out with me!!
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A lot of my students at Awesome Art School have asked if I teach how to draw in the style of Anime and Manga. I actually don't - I typically teach my own Fun Fab style, and how to develop YOUR OWN style. Since I didn't know much about Manga and Anime, I thought I'd find a book to recommend for those who are interested.
Stick with me till the end, because after a quick flip-through of How to Draw Anime & Manga for Beginners, I'm drawing an anime goddess figure of my own!!
Stick with me till the end, because after a quick flip-through of How to Draw Anime & Manga for Beginners, I'm drawing an anime goddess figure of my own!!
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After flipping through the first few pages of this book, I knew I could recommend it. First of all, it's not overwhelming. There's lots of white space throughout, and only a few steps of each drawing project are shown per page- which I love.
It makes you feel like you can do what they're showing you, right?!
This kind of simplicity creates an awesome learning experience. It's something I strive to achieve in my own art books, and one of the biggest things I look for in art books I recommend.
Here's a quick example of how to draw simple Anima/Manga eyes. Easy, right?
This kind of simplicity creates an awesome learning experience. It's something I strive to achieve in my own art books, and one of the biggest things I look for in art books I recommend.
Here's a quick example of how to draw simple Anima/Manga eyes. Easy, right?
The steps are also laid out very clearly for drawing heads in different angles and views (front facing, side profile, and 3/4). I found it interesting to look at the face drawing guidelines and proportions for Anime and Manga style faces compared to how I usually draw in a Fun Fab, or whimsical style.
In a semi-realistic or realistic style of drawing, the eye guideline on the face cuts right through the middle (shown below).
For Anime and Manga, it's a lot further down the face shape. Interesting, huh?
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My face drawing guidelines come right from my very first book, How to Draw Fun Fab Faces. It's perfect for artists of any level, and especially fun for beginners interested in learning how to draw semi-realistic faces.
While my first book shows you how to draw whimsical female faces who are teens or adults, in the book featured in today's video, How to Draw Anime and Manga for Beginners, the author shows how slight variations in how you draw a head shape will make a character look like a child vs. an adult/teen female or male. Super helpful!
I felt like there was really a ton of inspiration for beginner artists interested in learning how to draw their own Anime or Manga characters from scratch, too. The hairstyle pages and examples of how to draw clothes with action lines are particularly awesome.
The author even included some random stuff I wasn't expecting like the anatomy of an open mouth (below), and showed at least 9 ways to draw the ear. So informative!
The author even included some random stuff I wasn't expecting like the anatomy of an open mouth (below), and showed at least 9 ways to draw the ear. So informative!
I also totally didn't expect there to be so many full drawing projects included in this book. Check this one out in the bottom right - it literally looks like my nearly 15-year-old son, Max! Sooo cute!!
I hope you enjoy the timelapsed version of my Anime Goddess figure at the end of today's drawing book flip-through on YouTube!
She was soooo fun! Stay tuned for next week and you'll get a peak of me watercoloring her on my Mixed Media YouTube channel:)
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Join me over in the Celtic Collective! The Celtic Collective is an art club I run with my Scottish bestie, Lucy Brydon, over at Awesome Art School. This online art club is all about fantasy art and includes step-by-step, drawing, watercolor, and mixed-media lessons featuring fairies, unicorns, mermaids, mythical creatures, castles and so much more!! We'd love to have you join us! The club is perfect for beginner through advanced artists. Here's a look at some of our projects below. Learn more, or join here.
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