Let’s start 2020 with some new ideas!
Hi, all! What a wonderful time to be painting ...especially if you want to grow in the Watercolor Medium. We not only have more super colors, better papers and great current artists to help us get our thoughts on paper but we also have new ideas about old “absolutes”. For example, if you were told, as I was, that pure sable brushes which are extremely expensive are THE BEST, look out for all the synthetic hairs that are taking over. The ability to hold paint and moisture and keep a good Point has been challenged and guess who is winning. I’m recommending you consider the synthetic brushes made by the quality brush makers such as Escoda, Windsor Newton and Black Silver. Their signature lines have won me over. My new favorite go to brush is a pointed filbert by Escoda. Love this brush! On a personal note, I just handed over the reins as President of Waterloo Watercolor Group in Austin after a 2 year run from 2017-2019. It was an honor, never a nuisance and got me out there to many more