Da Vinci watercolors

[Debra “Kate” Powell]

Anyone use Da Vinci watercolors regularly?   I am curious!

[Charlie O’Shields]

I’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!!

[June Hadaway]

Good to know about the bees. I would have never thought about that. 🐝

[Debra “Kate” Powell]

I 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.

[Debra “Kate” Powell]

I’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.

[Sandra Strait]

I’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.

[Debra “Kate” Powell]

I also have them slightly open —

[June Hadaway]

I 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.

[Charlie O’Shields]

That’s awesome, June! Be sure to let us know what you think of them after you’ve had a chance to play! 😉

[Debra “Kate” Powell]

Taking Da Vinci Alzarin Crimson out for a trial with Matteo Grilli Crimson too… https://dkatiepowellart.me/2017/09/09/alzarin-gladiolas/

[Debra “Kate” Powell]

Rose Dore is such a gorgeous color for flowers…. https://dkatiepowellart.me/2017/09/08/peach-glads/

 

[Debra “Kate” Powell]

Okay, 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.

[Debra “Kate” Powell]

Okay, 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.

[Charlie O’Shields]

Aww cool!! Yeah, I’m really loving these paints as well! So vibrant!!

[Debra “Kate” Powell]

I 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.