Rectangular and square. Square and rectangular. Those are pretty much the usual choices when it comes to watercolor paper. But, sometimes, you want to shake things up, inspire the muse, […]
Written by Sandra Strait
Written by Sandra Strait
A couple of weeks ago, I received a wonderful surprise in the mail — a fabulous handmade multi-media journal from PaintPalettesPages. My friend Mary Roff (and fellow Doodlewash member), sent […]
Written by Sandra Strait
The Hahnemühle Watercolour Selection Pad is a sampler that includes 14 sheets of their watercolor papers. The sheets come in three surface textures, five weights, and three fibers. Some of […]
Written by Sandra Strait
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 […]
Written by Sandra Strait
Enter for a chance to win paper from the Hahnemühle Natural Line! With new paper innovations, Hahnemühle focuses on resource-saving and environmentally friendly papers. Hahnemühle’s Natural Line integrates all resource-saving […]
Written by Charlie O'Shields
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 […]
Written by Sandra Strait
An annual event taking place in St. Louis, MO with 108 vendors using 185 tables featuring pens, inks, stationary, journals, and all things related to writing and drawing instruments. Classes […]
Written by Charlie O'Shields
Since 1584, Hahnemühle has used experience, innovation and high-quality materials to create art papers. They have introduced a Stationery FineArt product line and this year’s offering is the Hahnemühle 1584 […]
Written by Sandra Strait
Recently, Wet Paint: Artists’ Materials & Framing reached out to me and asked if I wanted to review one of their watercolor paper sampler packs. I was up to my […]
Written by Sandra Strait
Pink Pig sketchbooks? That’s an odd name, and not one I’d ever heard before August. But when the rolled cardboard package arrived on my doorstep and I pulled back the […]
Written by Bekki Page
Don’t you love comfy? Your favorite sheets…that plush robe at the hotel…a friend that’s always easy to be around? For many mixed media artists, their comfort zone paper is Strathmore […]
Written by Bekki Page
Hey there friends! I’m sooooo excited to announce this awesome new Doodlewash Giveaway (U.S. and Canada only). We’ve teamed up with our friends at Hahnemühle and Grumbacher to create a fantastic […]
Written by Charlie O'Shields