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August 30, 2017 at 1:05 pm #95941
Anyone use Da Vinci watercolors regularly? I am curious!
August 30, 2017 at 2:14 pm #95969I’ve been using them regularly over the past month and had the pleasure of touring their facility last Thursday. It was such a fun experience! As for the paints, I’m loving them! Rich and vibrant colors and they rewet just as well as honey-based paints even though they’re gum arabic. (which would be great for urban sketchers who say they have a problem with attracting bees with the honey-based paints… hehe). They have a special rewetting agent that works in the same way. But, what I’m loving is that honey tends to “set in” so it’s hard to lift if you make a little error. With these, I’ve been able to go back and lift color a bit and smooth shadows in a way that blends better than honey-based. So I’m a total fan!!
August 31, 2017 at 4:28 pm #96281Good to know about the bees. I would have never thought about that. 🐝
September 1, 2017 at 9:53 am #96389I had to order items for the project and as it is back-to-school sales on I bought three colors to try. Whenever I want to try a paint I buy their Quin Gold… I will use it up and it is a favorite and I get a good comparison now. Haven’t done enough with them yet… I am going to be in Santa Barbara in October (planned but who knows) for business and also may try for a tour.
September 4, 2017 at 11:44 am #96880I’ve heard this but I’ve not experienced it. MGraham doesn’t dry fast enough for me in PNW to use outside the studio often.
September 4, 2017 at 2:21 pm #96889I’ve heard it too, but never had the problem myself. But then I leave my palettes open when I’m at home (something that M. Graham recommends), so that may make a difference.
September 4, 2017 at 6:29 pm #96957I also have them slightly open —
September 5, 2017 at 3:50 pm #96995I just received my sample dot palette of Da Vinci watercolors today that I won during World watercolor month. It’s exciting to be able to try the paint first and so very nice of Da Vinci to be a sponsor in July.
September 6, 2017 at 2:06 pm #97163That’s awesome, June! Be sure to let us know what you think of them after you’ve had a chance to play! 😉
September 10, 2017 at 9:49 am #97775Taking Da Vinci Alzarin Crimson out for a trial with Matteo Grilli Crimson too… https://dkatiepowellart.me/2017/09/09/alzarin-gladiolas/
September 10, 2017 at 9:54 am #97778September 10, 2017 at 10:05 am #97781Okay, I love all of them… Tested the Quin Gold against some others (big Quin Gold fan — I use tunes of it!)
I realized too late I left out MGraham Quin/Nickel color… but not that fond of.-
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September 10, 2017 at 10:05 am #97782Okay, I love all of them… Tested the Quin Gold against some others (big Quin Gold fan — I use tunes of it!)
I realized too late I left out MGraham Quin/Nickel color… but not that fond of.September 10, 2017 at 5:43 pm #97856Aww cool!! Yeah, I’m really loving these paints as well! So vibrant!!
September 18, 2017 at 9:17 am #99388I am amazed at how thick the translucent Rose Dore (from the glads above) can be laid in. Two layers and it almost looks like acrylic.
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