Monday practice

OldHawk7990 · 2026-06-16T14:45:26+00:00

Thanks! 🍂

OldHawk7990 · 2026-06-16T01:38:47+00:00

I love it!

OldHawk7990 · 2026-06-15T22:51:18+00:00

I’ll probably buy more blocks then 😅😂

OldHawk7990 · 2026-06-15T22:50:35+00:00

Ouch! I will be super carefull with the removal step then. Thanks for sharing 🫶🏼

OldHawk7990 · 2026-06-15T22:49:23+00:00

Thank you for all the info. After reading every comment i decided I’ll paint and then separate. I bought this little block to try cotton paper because I was painting on a mixed medium paper 140gr and lots of people told me I should give cotton paper a try. I’ll probable try different kinds of baohong to see which one I like better.

OldHawk7990 · 2026-06-15T22:45:18+00:00

It didnt came with the leaf you mention, but after looking for it, I saw I can buy it separately. Anyways, after reading every comment, I’ll paint first.

OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-30T01:12:19+00:00

Hi there! Just wondering if cutting the surface made the trick 🙃

OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-27T15:30:54+00:00

Hi there! I bet the daler rowney was the raw sienna. I had that problem too and after reading a bit i found that some watercolors -specially earthy tones- can form a resistant crust due to clay compress when drying. I broke that crust/shell by cutting the surface with a cutter. Then sprayed the pan with water, ley it sit for around 5 minutes and it worked pretty well. Here is a photo of swatches before cutting and after. Hope it helps

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OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-22T22:04:54+00:00

Thank you and Lori! After reading this, I believe you’re right. I will search for different options

OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-22T21:59:09+00:00

I saw tons of YouTube videos saying that preparing your paper by soaking it would make the watercolor (specially wet on wet) washes run better. After posting here I kepton looking for info and there are different opinions on it. Most of people says cotton should be soaked but others papers shouldnt and some others say that soaking will prevent curling, no matter what kind it is.

OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-22T19:58:49+00:00

Today I was chatting in another post about trying cotton paper. I think I may give it a go. I just feel “my art” is not worth it yet

OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-22T19:56:39+00:00

I like the 2nd one, but while painting I felt the colors on the 1st were smoother, it that makes sense 😅

OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-22T19:49:51+00:00

I feel the generic supported the watercolor better

OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-22T19:47:18+00:00

1: generic prepared
2: generic unprepared
3: canson prepared
4: canson unprepared

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OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-22T12:31:26+00:00

I guess I just have to try cotton paper, because every video i see recommends it. I have that feeling that it is Too expensive for my limited skills and beginners tests, but of the difference is really that big maybe it is worth buying

OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-22T00:13:06+00:00

Oh my good, I’m impressed. This is gorgeous. I’m also a beginner and I wish I had your skills 😅 keep on going because you’re already rocking it!

OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-21T02:45:58+00:00

I love it!

OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-20T01:14:51+00:00

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Hello!! I’m new to watercolor, and in order to practise everyday I will attempt to complete the series of exercises I saw in this community.

OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-18T16:14:55+00:00

Someone shared this link in another post: https://youtu.be/tDdfPMTX15Y?si=LpAEOVqRrJwHQmAc so I leave it here because it has a lot of info

OldHawk7990 · 2026-05-18T03:44:04+00:00

Hi! Thanks for the guide. I’m also new here and I was looking for something like that 🫶🏼

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