I had asked her about it and have used both sites. I do allot of shopping online-main reason we have always lived too rural to be near shopping malls or art and crafts stores-and once I started it's just so much easier for me this way and I do Love mail in my mailbox lol
One is Dick Blick which I have been happy with but----
I am really loving Jerry's Artarama when they have sales they are really good sales.
Getting their newsletters I also learned that they share live video classes on Tuesdays on their Facebook site and on their You Tube Channel.
Yesterday they were teaching "painting" with watercolor pencils. I learned allot from this video. For one Yes you can paint pictures with these pencils just like the watercolor paints. Someone in comments on one of my past posts mentioned that she didn't think the pencils were meant for pictures-I kinda thought they should work once I figured out how to use them better.
From the video watching her "paint" a sunset I learned that I was using too much water for one, she showed different ways to blend colors together like you would with paints, and what I really thought was nifty-she would touch a wet brush to the watercolor pencil to get the colors. She demonstrated drawing-coloring in your painting first and then with a very "dry" wet watercolor brush-go over your work to bring out the pigments in the pencils.
Of course on these videos they are featuring different supplies-but I loved the watercolor postcards she was demonstrating with. I needed to buy some of those-haha. Perfect size for learning and practicing and then you can just address the back and send it off to a friend. These postcards also came with protective sleeves to put them in and could also mail them this way too.
So I just wanted to share new to me information with any of you that like to play with watercolor pencils.
Here is yesterday's video
And if you enjoy entering your art works-at the end of these live videos they put a challenge out and then they choose 3 winners.
Glad you have found a place where you can learn more, have fun!Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI've never ordered from Jerry's Artarama but I have heard of them and been on their site. Its good to get some positive feedback as I am always looking for new places to buy supplies. Like you, I don't really live near any stores other than the Hobby Lobby. They have a pretty OK selection, but not all the paints I like. Thanks for this post Kathy. Hugs-Erika
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DeleteI always loved Hobby Lobby-when I would go into springfield mo with a friend a couple times a year I always wanted to go there. they do have great beads and stamps but I agree last time I was there not a good selection of paints or brushes
I'm so glad you have found places that will help you learn more about watercolor pencils. Since I don't buy anything online, I've never heard of Jerry's Artarama. I think everyone has heard of Dick Blick if they have ever been a mixed media artist. This year I haven't purchase anything, so it is definitely the year to use a few of my supplies I have on hand. And BOY do I have a lot I haven't used in years. I look forward to seeing how you use your newfound knowledge using watercolor pencils.
ReplyDeletegood for you not needing to purchase more art supplies-I am bad as I have been trying new things to me so I search out new supplies.
Deleteone thing I love about the internet is so many free tutorials online for learning
There's only a Michael's near me and they don't have a large selection of supplies that I use. I was able to get large sheets of Canson Mi Tientes from Michael's, but now the store is no longer carrying large sheets of art paper. Sad face. Ordering online is the only way to go. Glad you found both sites helpful.
ReplyDeleteand online shopping is just easier
DeleteI buy a lot of things online, Kathy, as I cannot find them in Greece. The only problem is that I rarely buy things from US and Australia, as I have to pay A LOT of money to the greek customs office to get my packages. So, I usually buy things from european shops.
ReplyDeleteThe video you shared is very interesting. I use this technique on my pages, but I always learn new things from videos. Thank you for sharing. Hugs, my friend.
You are welcome-hugs
DeleteYou seem very happy to have found these ... pleased for you.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
Yes these online sites and the video are a great find
DeleteThank you very much for sharing this video Kathy !! very interesting. I like to paint with watercolours, we can imagine whatever we want, and let´s play our muses :) Enjoy !
ReplyDeleteI wish you a great weekend, stay safe and
Big hugs, Caty
Your welcome, I agree bring on our muses-hugs
DeleteI saw the movie yesterday Kathy!! IT was a little bit sad but in all I thought the theme was adorable . I loved Enzo's philosophical comments.
ReplyDeletestay safe Amanda x
Great resources! I think providing free videos on how to use products they sell is a genius move :)
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