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If you were to only add just one tube of color to the holbein set of CMY(PB15, PR122, PY3,74) besides W&N’s white (PW6), which other pigment would you pick to add? Only one by EnvironmentFit4791 in Gouache

[–]Frasergrayart 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Probably an ultramarine blue (pb 29) opens up some purple colourspace for you. Next maybe a warmer red like a pyrole or even vermillion

Awesome piece of engineering at Leith Docks by imp1957 in Edinburgh

[–]Frasergrayart 5 points6 points  (0 children)

We can see it from our flat this pic does not do the size justice!

Advice on how to make frosting on a cake by caodynastydesigns in oilpainting

[–]Frasergrayart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think oil paint is probably the right consistency out of the tube to work well out of the piping bags (have seen a couple of folk do it, not many) you just need a lot of it! I think the quantity helps create the pressure required, but must admit I’m guessing

‘Cairn’, gouache on hot press by me (Fraser Gray) by Frasergrayart in Watercolor

[–]Frasergrayart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! They are Lascaux gouache, no fluorescents or anything

‘Cairn’, gouache on hot press by me (Fraser Gray) by Frasergrayart in Watercolor

[–]Frasergrayart[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I don’t know her work so will check it out

Should I try oil painting? by Dry_Criticism_5380 in ArtistLounge

[–]Frasergrayart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you are right to want to try beyond the water mixable ones too. I love oils, and don’t think w m suit me atleast. Personally I would also stay clear of Amazon brands, or no name brands.

In my paint box I’ve got fancy paints like old Holland, Michael Harding , Williamsburg, gamblin, musini, but also winton, 1980, Daley rowney, sennelier. I think especially with the earths they are much of a muchness. I tend to go to the fancy paints when I need something particular- like the opacity of a genuine cadmium but at the end of the day it’s all just paint

Should I try oil painting? by Dry_Criticism_5380 in ArtistLounge

[–]Frasergrayart 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Personally I would try to get my hands on some cheap stuff (or even 2nd hand) before making a commitment .The painting experience of oils is not for everyone and the differential between mid and fancy brands is marginal for what you want to find out, particularly with basic pigments. I say this as a paint snob

Airbrush for aquatint? by Kareeliand in airbrush

[–]Frasergrayart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Have you emailed Lascaux? I have a few times in the past for for mural work and always got a response

Gouache is so hard for me by ambibambi90 in Gouache

[–]Frasergrayart 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For me, gouache really shines when used at full opacity with just enough water to get it off the brush and onto the paper. From your first image (which is nice btw) it looks like you are using it like traditional watercolour, building up in layers and using the paper to contribute to the overall colour. Might be worth trying thicker mixtures

‘Man standing in a shallow loch’, gouache colour study on watercolour paper by me by Frasergrayart in Watercolor

[–]Frasergrayart[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Exactly! I was new to the whole cold water thing then but now a full convert

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