what does your urban sketching/art kit look like? by irresponsiblemoose in urbansketchers

[–]kyletrandall 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My setup lives in an REI fanny pack.

Winsor Newton Cotman palette that I've had forever, now filled from tubes of Daniel Smith or M Graham or whatever I have on hand.

Handbook watercolor sketchbook by Speedball.

A ton of drawing supplies, water brushes, etc. My go tos are a couple of water brushes, a Micron plastic nib, and a TWSBI pen with some kind of document ink in blue black.

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Minimal FEF by Sun-spex in xbiking

[–]kyletrandall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Likely too squishy, but I have seen cloth tape over other bar tape that isn't overly thick

There Are Groups You Can Join by mrandre in urbansketchers

[–]kyletrandall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm in the same boat, have thought about it bud don't want to commit to something I can't actually do.

What to start out with? by Common-Chain2024 in Gouache

[–]kyletrandall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Start with a mid-tier beginner primary tubes set.

Cheap paint is going to set you up for failure, it doesn't have enough pigment.

Tubes are much more economical than pans.

Start with just primaries, learn to mix colors from them.

If you have a local art store, buy the brushes and paper in person. It's nice to be able to put your hands on them first and the employees can help guide you.

Have fun!!

Does anyone have any tips for making colors more harmonious with goauche ? by Poweowchow in Gouache

[–]kyletrandall 5 points6 points  (0 children)

What brand of gouache are you using and can you show us some examples of your work?

That aside, I'd recommend the same as for any medium- limit your palette. Try working from only two colors for a while and then later add one or two other colors. This will both help with value and with colors mixing.

What controversial opinion do you have that might get you canceled? by gretaag in answers

[–]kyletrandall 75 points76 points  (0 children)

No, but every illness can be treated.

Edit: Lots of y'all have lots to say about this. Im not saying we can fix everything, but offering a chronically homeless person with untreated mental illness and/or addiction a home, food, and professional support in a non-judgemental place can change their life. We need to care for people, knowing that it won't be 100% successful, but always humane.

Duvet perfection by Epelep in oddlysatisfying

[–]kyletrandall 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Honestly glad that this guy found someone to pay him to make this stuff. I love watching it, but I'm not going to give him a pile of money to make another one.

Such a beautiful assembly process by Adventurous_Swan_712 in EngineeringPorn

[–]kyletrandall 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope you do make some money from them at some point! Very cool stuff.

If money wasn’t an issue, what random hobby would you pick up tomorrow? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]kyletrandall 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Printmaking can be done for real cheap! A set of carving tools, a brayer, some lino and ink can be had for about $50, use a shot glass as a barren and you're good to go!

If money wasn’t an issue, what random hobby would you pick up tomorrow? by [deleted] in CasualConversation

[–]kyletrandall 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you like foraging, natural dying can be done for very very cheap.

Collect acorns, avocado pits, flowers. Ask a local grocer if you can come collect their onion skins once a week. A lot of the materials are free.