Sandra Strait

Need a set of tools for drawing, doodling and watercolor-style coloring? The Kuretake ZIG Kaleidolines Starter Set may be exactly what you need. But What Are Kaleidolines? Kaleidolines is a method of drawing based on patterns, similar to Zentangle and Tangling. It works very well with both. Really, it’s just a way to get started with abstract drawing or doodling.

Looking for things to make you paint in bright, bold color? Kuretake Cambio Tambien brush pens come in two sets of 6 Colors each. They’re great for a range of artistic activity — painting, lettering, art journaling and more. But What Are They? These are brush pens — those in-between tools that have bristles like a brush but are filled […]

Ever tried to find a frame and discovered your painting isn’t an easy size to find? Strathmore Ready Cut watercolor paper comes in three of the most common U.S. frame sizes — 5” x 7”, 8” x 10” and 11” x 14. On the back you’ll find information to help you find the right mat for your painting as well. […]

Etchr started with the goal of creating the ultimate art bag, and then ultimate art supplies of all kinds. In their own words, “Overall, we’re helping artists art.” Want to learn more about Etchr sketchbooks? Read on!

ZenART has released four new cake (aka pan) watercolor sets — the Espresso, the Allegro, the Sereno and the Prezioso. Today, I’m reviewing the ZenART Allegro set.

Traditional watercolor, gouache, watercolor inks. Just when you think you know them all there comes yet another kind of watercolor! Like many ‘new’ discoveries, Gansai Tambi watercolor has been around forever. So what is it, and how is it different?

Last month I reviewed Aquafine Watercolours in the tube and pan versions. They are also available as pigment-based inks. I felt they were different enough to rate their own review. Daler-Rowney Aquafine Watercolour Ink comes in 48 colors. I received the six-color set along with two extra colors. The set includes a refillable felt-tip empty marker. I’ll be giving away […]

Traditional watercolor and brush are fabulous and convenient, but sometimes you want something even more convenient. Kuretake’s ZIG Clean Color Real Brush fills the need. These are brush pens filled with bright, beautiful water-based dye inks. They provide a rich palette of 90 colors. They are available in sets of many sizes and as individual pens. Today, I’m reviewing the […]

Daler-Rowney Aquafine watercolour come in tubes, half-pans (aka cake), and pigment-based inks. I’ll review the watercolour inks later because I’m not as familiar with that formulation. Today I’m reviewing the tube and pan versions. I received the Aquafine Watercolour Introduction tube set, the Daler-Rowney Watercolour 24 half pan set in a metal Box, and four extra colors in tube form. […]

Interested in a synthetic brush line good for oil, acrylic and watercolor? With great balance, flexibility and control? Read on to learn more about Callia Mixed Media Brushes!

First, there was Bamboo Mixed Media and Sketch paper. Now, Hahnemühle has added Hemp Sketch paper and Agave Cold-Pressed watercolor paper to their Natural line. All four of the Natural Line papers are a natural white color. They are all acid-free, age-resistant, and vegan. They are all a combination of a fast-growing, easily renewable sources and cotton fiber by-products of […]

Looking for a watercolor brush set that is vegan, synthetic, holds a good amount of water, and has tips that spring back into shape easily? The ZenArt Black Tulip Watercolor Brush Set offers just that. Specs No. of Brushes: Six Rigger 2, Rounds 8,10, Flats 8, ¾”, Cat’s Tongue ¾” PVC Travel Case Vegan synthetic squirrel bristles Kiln-Dried Birch Wood […]