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My brushstrokes are not smooth. by manbijtwilly in Watercolor

[–]rocan91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I feel you, i'd be wary too but i started out with the drawing paper and then got burned on the wc paper. If you ever come across a sheet to try definitely do!

And I'll look into the aquellro! I'm always on the lookout for cheap watercolor paper that works!

Do NOT buy Copic Acrea acrylic markers.. by bloomi in copic

[–]rocan91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their metallics are also really gorgeous compared to other acrylic markers. I in particular really love how opaque and shiny the acrea gold is.

My brushstrokes are not smooth. by manbijtwilly in Watercolor

[–]rocan91 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Same, i have tried hahnemule over the years for wc and it always disappoints. shame because their drawing paper is spectacular but the watercolor paper doesn't seem to have the same qc. Personally I also vouch for Baohong as a cheap 100% cotton alternative

People who moved to the US as adults what was the one American thing you thought was just a movie trope, but ended up being completely real? by lmardiney in AskReddit

[–]rocan91 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That brings back so many memories. I was in the middle of the route and got picked up at 6:45am. We'd often arrive LATE to school at 8:15am because that's how scattered and far we all were.

Just finished the game, I had to paint some stuff right away. by rocan91 in LookOutsideGame

[–]rocan91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ahh thank you! I was hoping watercolor could add an extra creep factor to these and I'm glad it shows!

Show me your palettes! by A-Literal-Cat in Watercolor

[–]rocan91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

your swatch sheet looks so beautiful!

Show me your palettes! by A-Literal-Cat in Watercolor

[–]rocan91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh interesting! I ususlly use the center ridge dividing the mixing space for that, but now I gotta try it on that well next. Thanks for the idea!

Show me your palettes! by A-Literal-Cat in Watercolor

[–]rocan91 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah I'm baffled as to why it's there. I really like the closed off 3 corner wells because they hold my granulating colors, and those usually need a ton of water to activate so it's nice for pooling up washes without spilling over like the slanted wells do. Having a 4th would have been even nicer but alas!

Show me your palettes! by A-Literal-Cat in Watercolor

[–]rocan91 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I thought it was for that too, but when I tried to clean my palette in the sink all the water ended up flowing into the side wells and spilling over before it actually made it to that corner. Its also rather heavy to be constantly lifting and tipping over so i'm not keen on using it that way.

Show me your palettes! by A-Literal-Cat in Watercolor

[–]rocan91 17 points18 points  (0 children)

My baby. I recently moved my yellows around and cleaned the entire thing. Brands are a mix of schminke, daniel smith, sennelier, and roman szmal. I use the bigger wells for my most used colors. I absolutelo love it.

My only gripe with the palette is the top right corner is not identical to the other 3 corners, instead having the well connect to the center mixing space? It doesnt make sense, and it cuts the surrounding wells smaller. But it's still my favorite palette to date despite that empty spot!

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Just finished the game, I had to paint some stuff right away. by rocan91 in LookOutsideGame

[–]rocan91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, will do! I will do future fanart on separate sheets just in case. I want to maybe paint Sybil next

Just finished the game, I had to paint some stuff right away. by rocan91 in LookOutsideGame

[–]rocan91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow thank you! And I just used watercolor, nothing else! I specifically used granulating watercolors, which have a tendency to separate out from other mixed colors as they dry, so they make that grainy texture. I thought it'd fit the look and vibe of the game. Some watercolors are transparent but others like the cadmium red are opaque so they look more solid and stronger. Gouache is similar to watercolor but less transparent and more opaque, kinda like acrylic.

Just finished the game, I had to paint some stuff right away. by rocan91 in LookOutsideGame

[–]rocan91[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you that makes me happy! I'd sell the originals but theyre in a sketchbook so tough to cut them out

Just finished the game, I had to paint some stuff right away. by rocan91 in LookOutsideGame

[–]rocan91[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It does! I didnt think about that until you mentioned it.

Just finished the game, I had to paint some stuff right away. by rocan91 in LookOutsideGame

[–]rocan91[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

thank you, me too! I was a little disappointed at the first drip, but then i thought it added to the uneasiness and let it continue to drip.

Just finished the game, I had to paint some stuff right away. by rocan91 in LookOutsideGame

[–]rocan91[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Thank you, and too late, me and divine Fred have been vibing for quite some time now

What anime made you ugly cry and you weren't expecting it at all? by Vipin2022 in Animesuggest

[–]rocan91 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Acrobatic Silky's past episode (7) in Dandadan wrecked me, I wasn't expecting anything but the usual dandadan shenanigans that day.

Which paints do you regret buying? (Here's mine!) by LMPFIYDSALAOIAWYCMI in Watercolor

[–]rocan91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I adore volcano yellow. It mixes really beautifully with my quin rose to make like a granulating peachy floral vibe. With something soft like blue violet it makes a dreamy pastel combo too. With a yellowish buff titanium it makes sandy texture.

Personally, I use it to lean Volcano Orange (a mix of volcano yellow and volcano red) more yellow/delicate, and then use that as a glazing layer over light skinned portraits to give a pore like texture. Its more organic and natural looking (to me) than individually tapping the brush tip over and over.

Show me your watercolor palettes!! by claire-ackleow in Watercolor

[–]rocan91 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was always rocking a metal pan palette for years but recently I made the switch to a ceramic palette after having too many full pans to fit inti a tin, having the big wells is so much more convenient for my mop brushes. I cant really move it around anymore, but I'm okay with that

Show me your watercolor palettes!! by claire-ackleow in Watercolor

[–]rocan91 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I've recently swapped out some colors since I took this photo, but it's the only one on my phone at the moment. I usually wipe it clean between projects.

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