Anyone know about water colour paints?
Discussion
Not painted in years - used to teach art very briefly.
But having bought some kit recently for my son for school...
My advice, go on amazon ratings... There's loads of new brands being imported that are rather good for a fraction of the cost of the more familiar brands.
This saves some money for where it really matters - brushes and paper. Again... Similar rules apply - you can get some great water colour papers and sable rushes on amazon.
Point her at the myriad YouTube tutorials too - you can reach anyone art, but it's a skill and knowing technique really helps getting your ideas down on paper. The key reason people give up.
But having bought some kit recently for my son for school...
My advice, go on amazon ratings... There's loads of new brands being imported that are rather good for a fraction of the cost of the more familiar brands.
This saves some money for where it really matters - brushes and paper. Again... Similar rules apply - you can get some great water colour papers and sable rushes on amazon.
Point her at the myriad YouTube tutorials too - you can reach anyone art, but it's a skill and knowing technique really helps getting your ideas down on paper. The key reason people give up.
take-good-care-of-the-forest-dewey said:
Not painted in years - used to teach art very briefly.
But having bought some kit recently for my son for school...
My advice, go on amazon ratings... There's loads of new brands being imported that are rather good for a fraction of the cost of the more familiar brands.
This saves some money for where it really matters - brushes and paper. Again... Similar rules apply - you can get some great water colour papers and sable rushes on amazon.
Point her at the myriad YouTube tutorials too - you can reach anyone art, but it's a skill and knowing technique really helps getting your ideas down on paper. The key reason people give up.
I’d agree with that. It’s a real pity that evening classes are a no no just now as you can’t beat someone teaching you techniques in person.But having bought some kit recently for my son for school...
My advice, go on amazon ratings... There's loads of new brands being imported that are rather good for a fraction of the cost of the more familiar brands.
This saves some money for where it really matters - brushes and paper. Again... Similar rules apply - you can get some great water colour papers and sable rushes on amazon.
Point her at the myriad YouTube tutorials too - you can reach anyone art, but it's a skill and knowing technique really helps getting your ideas down on paper. The key reason people give up.
It is a mistake to go for the blocks rather than tubes of paint, the blocks are seen more for children than adults. The problem with blocks is that you tend to use a lot of a limited number of colours, when the blocks of those colours have been used up then you have a problem
It is years since I bought any, a bit shocked at the starting price of £56, I think the last lot that I bought was from one of the high street discount book shops, cannot remember the name, something like Book Outlet, 12 tubes of watercolour for £2 or so. Not the quality of Rowney but fine for learning.
https://www.jacksonsart.com/daler-rowney-artists-w...
Mother will also need a watercolour paper block, I used to use the type that came in a block rather than pages in a book.
If you are feeling generous also have a look at watercolour pencils.
It is years since I bought any, a bit shocked at the starting price of £56, I think the last lot that I bought was from one of the high street discount book shops, cannot remember the name, something like Book Outlet, 12 tubes of watercolour for £2 or so. Not the quality of Rowney but fine for learning.
https://www.jacksonsart.com/daler-rowney-artists-w...
Mother will also need a watercolour paper block, I used to use the type that came in a block rather than pages in a book.
If you are feeling generous also have a look at watercolour pencils.
Edited by BT Summers on Saturday 27th February 08:58
I'm an artist - and I use this set:
https://www.cassart.co.uk/painting/watercolour-pai...
Currently down to £40 which I think is fantastic value given the number of colours. I'd agree with your mother that the blocks are a better bet than the tubes, effectively you get concentrated colour rather than pre-watered so they tend to be more vibrant. Plus this sort of set makes it easy to travel with your paints. If you ever run out of a specific colour you can always buy another individually too.
Obligatory example of my work!
https://www.cassart.co.uk/painting/watercolour-pai...
Currently down to £40 which I think is fantastic value given the number of colours. I'd agree with your mother that the blocks are a better bet than the tubes, effectively you get concentrated colour rather than pre-watered so they tend to be more vibrant. Plus this sort of set makes it easy to travel with your paints. If you ever run out of a specific colour you can always buy another individually too.
Obligatory example of my work!
There's also Daler-Rowney Aquafine which is good quality.
In terms of tubes or blocks, I'd personally go for tubes. If you go for reasonable paint they don't contain a lot of water (ESP as you need to add water to the blocks), and personally I think they give a better finish.
Have you also considered Gouache? It's very similar to a water colour, but the colours are more opaque.
In terms of tubes or blocks, I'd personally go for tubes. If you go for reasonable paint they don't contain a lot of water (ESP as you need to add water to the blocks), and personally I think they give a better finish.
Have you also considered Gouache? It's very similar to a water colour, but the colours are more opaque.
Resolutionary said:
I'm an artist - and I use this set:
https://www.cassart.co.uk/painting/watercolour-pai...
Currently down to £40 which I think is fantastic value given the number of colours. I'd agree with your mother that the blocks are a better bet than the tubes, effectively you get concentrated colour rather than pre-watered so they tend to be more vibrant. Plus this sort of set makes it easy to travel with your paints. If you ever run out of a specific colour you can always buy another individually too.
Obligatory example of my work!
Thanks for that - the set you linked I saw in store at the range thoday it's on offer at £30 I think..https://www.cassart.co.uk/painting/watercolour-pai...
Currently down to £40 which I think is fantastic value given the number of colours. I'd agree with your mother that the blocks are a better bet than the tubes, effectively you get concentrated colour rather than pre-watered so they tend to be more vibrant. Plus this sort of set makes it easy to travel with your paints. If you ever run out of a specific colour you can always buy another individually too.
Obligatory example of my work!
https://www.therange.co.uk/arts-and-crafts/art-sup...
If that's the same?
Ref blocks / tubes other choices I'm just going off what my old dear has asked for.
Resolutionary said:
I'm an artist - and I use this set:
https://www.cassart.co.uk/painting/watercolour-pai...
Currently down to £40 which I think is fantastic value given the number of colours. I'd agree with your mother that the blocks are a better bet than the tubes, effectively you get concentrated colour rather than pre-watered so they tend to be more vibrant. Plus this sort of set makes it easy to travel with your paints. If you ever run out of a specific colour you can always buy another individually too.
Obligatory example of my work!
I like that, surprised you've not got a link in your profile to an online store.https://www.cassart.co.uk/painting/watercolour-pai...
Currently down to £40 which I think is fantastic value given the number of colours. I'd agree with your mother that the blocks are a better bet than the tubes, effectively you get concentrated colour rather than pre-watered so they tend to be more vibrant. Plus this sort of set makes it easy to travel with your paints. If you ever run out of a specific colour you can always buy another individually too.
Obligatory example of my work!
Have a look at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaQAk3q1_Gc&ab...
Masses of good info for all mediums.
I find gouache (although in tubes) to be really good. It can be blended on the paper and also used on other surfaces such as wood, still needs to be protected though.
Inks can be good if you want translucence, use straight from the bottle or mix. Derwent 'inktense' in blocks or pencils ,very good. Draw out then add water or add water to block.
This is gouache on Mi Teintes touch, a textured paper for various mediums.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaQAk3q1_Gc&ab...
Masses of good info for all mediums.
I find gouache (although in tubes) to be really good. It can be blended on the paper and also used on other surfaces such as wood, still needs to be protected though.
Inks can be good if you want translucence, use straight from the bottle or mix. Derwent 'inktense' in blocks or pencils ,very good. Draw out then add water or add water to block.
This is gouache on Mi Teintes touch, a textured paper for various mediums.
alorotom said:
Love that ... where would someone interested be able to see other pieces and maybe even purchase something?
Nice work, well on the road to photorealism.I regularly used goulash at college, great for
blocking on my graphics work but lacked the
finesse of watercolour. I'd occasionally use both
on a single piece.
Heavy weight watercolour pads can turn out expensive while you are developing your skills.
I buy a roll of heavy grade lining paper from B+Q ( other DIY shops available ) for about £8 and cut sheets to size.
I suggest that you might look up Instagram and Facebook water colour groups, there is lots of beginners work on line which offer encouragement and suggestions for beginners early on.
One of mine....
I buy a roll of heavy grade lining paper from B+Q ( other DIY shops available ) for about £8 and cut sheets to size.
I suggest that you might look up Instagram and Facebook water colour groups, there is lots of beginners work on line which offer encouragement and suggestions for beginners early on.
One of mine....
Edited by BryanC on Monday 1st March 18:24
spikeyhead said:
I like that, surprised you've not got a link in your profile to an online store.
alorotom said:
Love that ... where would someone interested be able to see other pieces and maybe even purchase something?
Apologies, and a good point - never thought to plug my artwork on here to be honest!Here's my Etsy link should you wish to have a butchers, it's constantly updated, and I also do a lot of custom work (portraits, murals etc) which you can follow on Instagram if you like - @allseeing.RA
www.etsy.com/uk/shop/allseeingRA
BryanC said:
Heavy weight watercolour pads can turn out expensive while you are developing your skills.
I buy a roll of heavy grade lining paper from B+Q ( other DIY shops available ) for about £8 and cut sheets to size.
I suggest that you might look up Instagram and Facebook water colour groups, there is lots of beginners work on line which offer encouragement and suggestions for beginners early on.
One of mine....
Just came to say I love that style, something very aesthetically satisfying about laying graphic pen work over watercolour!I buy a roll of heavy grade lining paper from B+Q ( other DIY shops available ) for about £8 and cut sheets to size.
I suggest that you might look up Instagram and Facebook water colour groups, there is lots of beginners work on line which offer encouragement and suggestions for beginners early on.
One of mine....
Edited by BryanC on Monday 1st March 18:24
Resolutionary said:
BryanC said:
Heavy weight watercolour pads can turn out expensive while you are developing your skills.
I buy a roll of heavy grade lining paper from B+Q ( other DIY shops available ) for about £8 and cut sheets to size.
I suggest that you might look up Instagram and Facebook water colour groups, there is lots of beginners work on line which offer encouragement and suggestions for beginners early on.
One of mine....
Just came to say I love that style, something very aesthetically satisfying about laying graphic pen work over watercolour!I buy a roll of heavy grade lining paper from B+Q ( other DIY shops available ) for about £8 and cut sheets to size.
I suggest that you might look up Instagram and Facebook water colour groups, there is lots of beginners work on line which offer encouragement and suggestions for beginners early on.
One of mine....
Edited by BryanC on Monday 1st March 18:24
Sorry, singlecoil is right, pen first, watercolour later.
An architect in retirement drawing the old museum in Bergen for the weekly virtual sketching challenge from Leicester Urban Sketchers on Facebook.
As an aside, I belong to 4 art groups : pre covid of course...
A life drawing class that met once every 3 weeks
A burlesque drawing group which met once every 2 months,
Leicester Urban Sketchers which would meet on ,location once a month
Finally, a Friday afternoon art group with the old biddies . Great social meet where you don't know the subject matter until you arrive and all materials are supplied including the obligatory coffee break.
Hopefully the OP will get the same pleasure I get from my hobby.
An architect in retirement drawing the old museum in Bergen for the weekly virtual sketching challenge from Leicester Urban Sketchers on Facebook.
As an aside, I belong to 4 art groups : pre covid of course...
A life drawing class that met once every 3 weeks
A burlesque drawing group which met once every 2 months,
Leicester Urban Sketchers which would meet on ,location once a month
Finally, a Friday afternoon art group with the old biddies . Great social meet where you don't know the subject matter until you arrive and all materials are supplied including the obligatory coffee break.
Hopefully the OP will get the same pleasure I get from my hobby.
BryanC said:
Sorry, singlecoil is right, pen first, watercolour later.
An architect in retirement drawing the old museum in Bergen for the weekly virtual sketching challenge from Leicester Urban Sketchers on Facebook.
As an aside, I belong to 4 art groups : pre covid of course...
A life drawing class that met once every 3 weeks
A burlesque drawing group which met once every 2 months,
Leicester Urban Sketchers which would meet on ,location once a month
Finally, a Friday afternoon art group with the old biddies . Great social meet where you don't know the subject matter until you arrive and all materials are supplied including the obligatory coffee break.
Hopefully the OP will get the same pleasure I get from my hobby.
Funny... Saw your painting and thought architect scheme sketch.An architect in retirement drawing the old museum in Bergen for the weekly virtual sketching challenge from Leicester Urban Sketchers on Facebook.
As an aside, I belong to 4 art groups : pre covid of course...
A life drawing class that met once every 3 weeks
A burlesque drawing group which met once every 2 months,
Leicester Urban Sketchers which would meet on ,location once a month
Finally, a Friday afternoon art group with the old biddies . Great social meet where you don't know the subject matter until you arrive and all materials are supplied including the obligatory coffee break.
Hopefully the OP will get the same pleasure I get from my hobby.
Forgotten art. My first degree was industrial design and we used magic markers, pastels + lighter fluid + gouache etc. You just send it to render now which is sad.
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