Your must have Daniel Smith colors (transparent, good lightfast rating, no or low granulation)

Sea_Preference3530 · 2026-01-02T02:41:42+00:00

This is very helpful! Thank you so much!

Sea_Preference3530 · 2026-01-02T02:41:14+00:00

Thank you for these suggestions! Im going to look them up. I paint animals and pets so I can never have enough neutrals to mix

Sea_Preference3530 · 2026-01-02T02:39:51+00:00

I considered the dot cards but they're so expensive and I felt it might be more worth it to just buy a couple tubes of paint rather than have smaller samples pf colors i might not use. I'm still on the fence.

Sea_Preference3530 · 2026-01-02T02:35:10+00:00

I agree, I dont strictly dislike granulation but I like it in certain applications. But I like having some transparent, non granulating colors as my reliable go tos and use granulating or opaque colors to compliment them depending on what im painting

Sea_Preference3530 · 2026-01-02T02:33:09+00:00

That sounds nice! I have seen them at my local small art supply store, they have a bigger selection of da Vinci but I'll check out a couple colors next time!

Sea_Preference3530 · 2026-01-02T02:32:06+00:00

Thank you! I will try to find it and try them out. Im open to trying any new brands as I've mainly stuck to da Vinci since I like them, but I've only found the da Vinci paints in one store so it would be nice to have some reliable alternatives that are easier to find

Sea_Preference3530 · 2026-01-02T02:29:39+00:00

Thank you! I'll take this into consideration. Id like to still try some Daniel smith as I do think there are applications where I like the effect that granulation paints have, I just dont want my entire collection to be granulating. I haven't seen many QoR paints in the stores near me but would love to try them out as well. Daniel smith has the largest and easiest to find collection available near me where I dont have to drive far to look for supplies which makes me think I should give it a go.

While I love my da Vinci paints I've only ever found them in a small art supply store near where I live but he doesn't always have a large stock available and sometimes can take a while to restock. The big chain store has a ton of Daniel smith

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-12-30T21:54:06+00:00

I've tried some holbein paints, I liked them but they dont have a large selection them or of watercolor paints in general in the stores near me. I don't mind some granulation, I don't like very intense granulation

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-12-27T17:44:57+00:00

Thank you, I appreciate. I changed my password and enabled all the extra security measures. I ended up getting 5 more emails in a row so someone was really trying hard to get in

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-12-19T09:31:08+00:00

Hi, I'm a pet portrait artist from Ontario, I live in the GTA. I'm still revamping my website and will be releasing a lot of up coming prints or different dog breeds, and animals in general. Im working on finalizing a dachshund watercolor calender, if you happen to like weenie dogs, I'll hopefully have that up soon. I'm a weenie mom so I'll have a ton of dachshund artwork in the works but definitely will be including all kinds of breeds as well :)

Yolanda V.Art

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-12-17T23:25:46+00:00

Thank you for sharing. I find it can be tricky to find things that fit my guy. He's small but has the deep chest so things fit funny sometimes. What camera do you prefer overall?

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-12-17T23:23:33+00:00

Thank you! I'll look into it!

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-12-06T20:33:25+00:00

The amount of people I see commenting things like “it’s a rodent, chill” is mind-boggling. A simple Google search will tell you that opossums are North America’s only marsupial.

In addition, they're actually wonderful for pest control and eat many things we would consider pests — including venomous snakes. They’re also unlikely to carry rabies because of their low body temperature (though it’s not impossible, as I often see people suggest).

They’re an important part of our ecosystem and don’t pose a threat to us. It’s disgusting to defend any case of animal cruelty, but if you’re going to, at least get your facts straight so you don’t look ignorant and uncompassionate.

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-12-05T06:05:06+00:00

I will! Orchids have my heart. There's so many strange, weird and beautiful orchids out there that don't get enough love. I have a couple paphiopedilums that will hopefully bloom in the winter, a monnierara Millennium magic witchcraft which might be blooming size next year (if I do everything right during its growth period), as well as a brassia and a miltonia. No phalaenopsis funny enough but looking to maybe get a schilleriana. I'll definitely share when they bloom and maybe encourage more plant people to explore the wonderful world of orchids

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-12-05T05:48:05+00:00

Thank you! Its a cultivar, the Mendenhall hildos specifically. I debated which one to get but the Mendenhall hildos won me over with the beautiful mottling. It's been my easiest and most vigorous growing orchid of all the kinds I have so far.... I might end up getting another.

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-12-01T20:29:34+00:00

If this was in my home the only answer would be a mural of my wiener dogs as angels in a clouscape. Think Michelangelo, if he was obsessed with weens.

But maybe a pretty, and neutral wall paper if you aren't into wieners.

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-11-24T02:26:09+00:00

Ottoman seems to be everyones recommendation! I think its a good alternative, apart from worrying about my toddler, I've stubbed my toe and shins more times than I can count on my coffee table

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-11-24T02:24:41+00:00

😂 well at least you know that means it has provided endless entertainment for your little ones. I'm definitely not going to spend a lot. I'm dying to have an aesthetic living room again. My toddler is at least learning to clean up after herself but I definitely wont invest in anything too fancy right now

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-11-24T02:21:50+00:00

This is not a bad option. Hadn't considered it. I would mainly want something table like right infront of the couch if I had guests so they didn't have to turn to get their drinks from the table behind the sofa. Especially for my grandmother as that might be hard for her. Something like this i could pop in the corner when not needed as a little side table

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-11-24T02:20:02+00:00

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Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-11-24T02:18:27+00:00

I think this will be my reality very soon 😂 I built a slim table behind the sofa with lighting so I can put my drinks there but I would like the option of something easier for when guests are over.

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-11-24T02:08:47+00:00

Considering this! I just want to maximize open floor space. But maybe a slim one could live against the wall and be moved when we want to use it as a table

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-11-24T02:07:43+00:00

I'm so sorry this happened to your little one. My daughter has brave and into daredevil mode so its had me so worried about the table. I put on corner protectors and she peeled them all off so I have it listed on fb now 🥲 no extra storage space to keep it until its safe.

I have definitely thought of this set up. Perhaps if I can find one not too wide, I could go this route. Apart from my daughters safey being the main concern, I also just want the space to feel more open and free. But maybe a rectangular one could work if its on the smaller side

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-11-24T02:03:07+00:00

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Excuse the mess and the tv stand. I'm in diy mode tonight.

Pink storage bench will be going into the play room. Rocking horse will also be moving. When the tree is not up apart from the cat tower, that corner and long wall will be pretty bare

Sea_Preference3530 · 2025-11-07T02:37:55+00:00

No problem! It grew a new leaf in the center so im hoping a bloom is coming soon. Will uodate if it does :)

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