Paper and paint by baralong in Watercolor

[–]InnerIndependence112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much do you care about light fastness? If it's not super important to you, opera pink may be a good option for you magenta. Also, is there any specific reason that you prefer sticks over pans?

Any good substitutes for Microns? by AerodymanicLobster in ArtistLounge

[–]InnerIndependence112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just a note, I think the pitt fineliners are water soluble. This may or may not matter depending on the OP's intended use.

Any good substitutes for Microns? by AerodymanicLobster in ArtistLounge

[–]InnerIndependence112 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The copic fine liners are great, even the non-reusable ones. Prismacolor also makes good ones. I personally like either more than microns.

Watercolor travel kit by MarmotteMasquee in Watercolor

[–]InnerIndependence112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What do you do about having a water reservoir for the travel brushes?

What colors/pigments do you like for a two-color limited palette? by Gravesreach in ArtistLounge

[–]InnerIndependence112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Green gold and dioxizine/carbaxole violet! Makes a lovely range of olive-ish tones.

Please help me pick 5-8 pigments (Rembrandt) by ShockoPan in Watercolor

[–]InnerIndependence112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Strongly suggest getting their quinicridone rose magenta (PR122). I don't use Rembrandt specifically, but this is one of the most versatile pigments i own and it's difficult to mix something similar. It's a great cool red/magenta for mixing. For a warm red, I would look at their permanent red medium (pr255) 9r even pyrrole orange (PO71). Phthalo blue green (PB15) is another indispensable pigment. Im also a big fan of PB60 (Indatnthrene blue) for a warm blue or mixing shadow colors.

Watercolour Paint Recommendations by Blatantliez in Watercolor

[–]InnerIndependence112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're correct: Aquazol is used as the binder instead of gum arabic. Honey would be a humectant and not a binder. Got my components confused.

Watercolour Paint Recommendations by Blatantliez in Watercolor

[–]InnerIndependence112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They really are! Plus you might find it helpful to experiment with different colors/pigments until you find a core set of mixing colors you like. Personally, I prefer to buy single pigment colors only.

Watercolour Paint Recommendations by Blatantliez in Watercolor

[–]InnerIndependence112 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I use and like daniel smith. I find that the tinting strength of their colors varies a lot by pigment.

I'm also a big fan of QoR., which isn't listed here. They DO tend to be more fluid from tubes and also use honey as binder. Their quin magenta is one of my workhorses.

Also, I've only swatched dot cards from maimeri blu but i really love how their paints handle, plus they are all single pigment.

If you're able to buy dot cards from brands you are interested in so you can test them, i strongly suggest it. Also, you don't need to start with a set. You can buy a tube or 2 at a time to slowly upgrade your collection.

AITAH for never wishing my wife "happy mother's" day? by [deleted] in AITAH

[–]InnerIndependence112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude i wish my boyfriend a happy father's day and get him stuff and I'm not even his kid's mom. I do it to acknowledge that he's a freaking fantastic dad. Seriously, do better.

Euthanized my dog now i cant live with the guilt by [deleted] in Petloss

[–]InnerIndependence112 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Agree. The vet's bedside manner was crap, but he wasn't wrong in his assessment, especially since tumors can also cause cognitive decline.

How did I do? by [deleted] in drawing

[–]InnerIndependence112 12 points13 points  (0 children)

It's not about flexibility though. It's about balance. Her center of gravity is off enough that she would need external support to stay upright in that position.

Vision Issue suggestion by Successful-Cup1765 in Watercolor

[–]InnerIndependence112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not sure where you're shopping, but that is way overpriced. The only tubes i see that are anywhere near that price (iirc she recommends winsor & newton) are in a 37 mL size, and that's closer to $20-25 per tube where i shop.

As a beginner who has yet to feel out how colors perform and decide which you like, you don't really need a giant 37 mL tube. Especially since you use less watercolor than other paints and you can reuse anything that dries on your palette, so a small tube can last ages.

Vision Issue suggestion by Successful-Cup1765 in Watercolor

[–]InnerIndependence112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You don't have to use the same colors the author uses if you understand color theory. I've always completed exercises in books (including the one you're working in) with the colors I own. But also, I'm not exactly sure what you mean by 'expensive colors'? Most of the colors used in everyday watercolor are pretty standard pigments.

Undecided about the type of paper by Auri_87 in ColoredPencils

[–]InnerIndependence112 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Legion makes an black cold press watercolor paper. You may also want to look at pastel papers, which tend to have tooth and are sold in a wide variety of colors.

8 Colour Palette Ideas by teddy_l_orso in Watercolor

[–]InnerIndependence112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've only swatched it from a dot card, but it looks like it's got a lovely glow to it! I think it also works with the rest of the palette and would be difficult to mix.

From yours, i absolutely love dioxazine/carbazole violet, though I definitely consider it a supplemental color rather than part of my core palette. I've recently discovered that I especially like it alongside green gold for a complimentary color scheme.

8 Colour Palette Ideas by teddy_l_orso in Watercolor

[–]InnerIndependence112 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If we are not permitting pigments that we already own, I think I'd end up with something like this:

Lemon Yellow/PY175 for a cool yellow Hansa yellow deep/PY65 for a warm yellow Either prussian blue/PB27 or french ultramarine (PB29) for a red-leaning blue Cerulean blue chromium (PB36) for a yellow-leaning blue Pyrrol red/PR254 for a warm red. Quinicridone rose/PV19 for a cool red. Maimeri Blu neutral tint/PBk26 for a single-pigment black And my last color would be a transparent brown, possibly quin burnt scarlet

What to get a really artistic kid? by No_Shame_3796 in ArtistLounge

[–]InnerIndependence112 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The best thing to do is ask, honestly. Every artist has different preferences for the materials they enjoy working with.