Susan O

Sandra had lots of great tips, I can only add a few ideas. I have a few Cotman brushes and as synthetics, they don’t hold that much water compared to some other brushes. So having a cloth, sponge or paper towel in or near your palette is important to help control your water by blotting is helpful–some Winsor & Newton palettes have a space for a…[Read more]

I’m up for doing a swap, I have lots of DS Moonglow to share!

Swap of Daniel Smith watercolors

Wow, did not know the company was sold! But it makes sense since the Grahams founded it over 25 years ago. I’ve never had the smell issue with MG watercolors, but I have heard that issue before. It is a very small company (unless a larger company bought it), so maybe give them a break and they may get back to you soon. I’ve always heard great…[Read more]

Agree that it’s hard to choose one of the paint/paper/brush triad, but I’ll try to do one of each:

Paint: If I had to pick one color it would be DS Moonglow because it’s so versatile (but I’d miss my DS Burnt Sienna!)

Paper: I can live without it because I have less expensive papers, but rather not–Arches CP.

Brush: I really like my Silver…[Read more]