Tuesday 9 January 2018

My 31 Art Studio Essentials - Painters

Painters



The Video


I have been using Painters for a while now and they come in all shades, shapes and sizes.  They are single tipped and I mostly use them for writing or making marks on journal pages.

I think that they are great for marking any surface, but of course you need to test them out.  They are just right for my journal pages and will write on any medium placed on the page.


I would normally use them when I want to add additional marks on the page, and you can see below that playing around with your pens allows you to understand how you can utilize it to the full.

With one pen you are able to make a range of marks when you hold it at different angles.



This is another great activity for you to try when you want to just play and get to know your supplies.  Watch the video and have fun with what you have and see how you can use your supplies in a different way.

Art Resources

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Monday 8 January 2018

My 31 Art Studio Essentials - Pro-Marker Pens

The Video


Pro-Marker Pens


My Promarker pen set has grown,  I started out with the small set either 6 or 12 and then added to them over the years.  This comes under my list of essentials as I use them when I want a change from using paint and other supplies.


You get a smooth finish when using them and they also come with a blender that you can use between colors.  The downside that I found is cosmetic, they didn't come with the colors on the lid, and I have had to make my own, or purchase the stickers.

They also came with these stands which I didn't find very convenient as they took up studio space so I created a pen holder for myself from recycled materials.


You can check out the holder that I created out of recycled materials, and also take a look at the resources below.


Check out how I created this Promarker Pen Holder from recycled materials HERE



Art Resources to Check out

Letraset Promarkers

Neon Markers





Sunday 7 January 2018

My 31 Art Studio Supplies - Inktense Pencils



The Video

I was never really a fan of Water Color pencils, and over the years explored other mediums.  One Christmas my sister got me a Derwent Inktense set of 12 and I thought I would give them a go.  I haven't looked back since and they are among the go-to supplies that I reach for especially when art journalling.






They are highly pigmented and vibrant and are a joy to work with.  These and the Inktense Blocks are amazing.  I definitely recommend that you give them a try.  You can also use them on fabric which for me was an additional bonus.

Check out the video and the resources that I have listed below, you will not be disappointed.!!!


Art Supply Resources to check out



Saturday 6 January 2018

My 31 Art Studio Essentials - Graphite Tint and Soluble Graphite



The Video


A couple of my absolute favorite supplies has to be my water-soluble graphite pencil and my charcoal pencils
that I use whenever I work in my art journals or creating a painting.


I also use, but not often enough the Derwent Graphite Tint water colors which come in some great colors and make a great addition to your supplies.  

In the video I share with you ways in which I use the supplies, and if you want a kick start you can spend time playing around with the colors and create a background page.



I have also listed some of the supplies that I mention in the blog for you to check out.

Artist Resources to check out (click on the images below)



Graphite watersoluble



Prang - Charcoal Pencils


Graphite Tint Water color pencils

Friday 5 January 2018

My 31 Art Studio Essentials - Acrylic Paints



Acrylic Paints

I have a range of acrylic paints that I use for different types of work.  With the Folk Art paints I usually use this in my journals, although some of the better quality paints will give your art journal a great finish, so it is worth having a play around.


I would mostly use my main acrylic paints when I am creating paintings or art where the quality is important.

If you don't feel like painting, playing with your paints is another option.  You could spend time creating color swatches, or order your stash



Check out the Video




Art Resources to check out (click on the images)

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Daler Rowney System 3

Winsor and Newton Galeria



Winsor and Newton Artisan mixable Oil Colour



Thursday 4 January 2018

31 Studio Essentials - Art Journals



Art Journals

Art Journals are one of my studio essentials, and over the years I have made quite a few.  I recently did a mini tour of 31 Art Journals which you can check out HERE



The great thing about art journals when your stuck is that you can always revisit them and finish off pages that may have been left.  I usually don't finish an art journal in one go, preferring to dip in when the desire takes me.




In those moments of feeling stuck you can choose to do some work on a page, or you can create a background, there is no hard and fast rule, you make your own!


Or you might just want to look over an art journals page to see what you were doing at the time of creating it.  The main thing is that you use your tools to suit your needs, and if you just want to make marks on a page then do that.



Check out the video to see what I get up to on 3 pages and how you can use the supplies you have to take yourself on a mini adventure.  



Until tomorrow, stay blessed and be a blessing.

Resources

You might find some of these resources useful click on the image to find out more





Have fun, stay blessed and be a blessing!
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