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Tools of the Tradeby *CamillaMalcus

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My little contribution to "Tools of the Trade"

1. 0,7 mm mechanical pencil (usually 2B) + eraser
for the initial sketch

2. ruler
3. masking tape
for stretching the paper and masking the edges, creating a clean border round the painting once removed

4. water containers
I always use two - one for clean water and one for rinsing the brush. I change water frequently

5. porcelain plate
for mixing paint, easy to clean in the dishwasher

6. kitchen roll paper
has many uses.. to lift paint, remove superfluous water, dabbing the brushes

7. art masking fluid
for saving out those vital highlights

8. scalpel
I rarely use this, but at times it can be helpful if accidentally having washed over those vital highlights with paint...

9. silicone brush/shaper
for applying the masking fluid - easy to clean and always remains in pristine shape

10. artists’ watercolours
I always use pans and this particular palette of 12 colours. I rarely use all twelve for the same painting though

11 & 12. Kolinsky sable brushes
of the best possible quality - a good brush is essential. These have a nice spring, holds water well and always shape to a fine point. I only use these two for all my work; a #7 and #1 round

I also use 425 grams NOT (cold pressed) watercolour paper with medium grain, and a heavy board to which I stretch and attach the paper.

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~twinkletinker Jun 18, 2011 General Artist

The silicone brush idea for the masking fluid is the best I've seen in a while... I'll have to give it a try.
I'm used to working with acrylics and oils and know I'm trying to do the crossover to watercolors... but J'm having such a hard time getting used to working from light to dark... my mind is just wired in reverse!

*CamillaMalcus Jul 7, 2011 Traditional Artist

Please do, you won't regret it! It's really super for use with masking fluid; I for one couldn't live without it.

Haha, I know what that is like - I thought I'd give acrylics another go, but it'll certainly take some time to get used to. I have to say it's bliss to be able to correct mistakes though..

~twinkletinker Jul 7, 2011 General Artist

It is bliss!!! It's so happy to do it... but now that I'm dabbing in watercolors I feel that acrylics can take forever!

*CamillaMalcus Jul 8, 2011 Traditional Artist

They do, don't they? Not to mention oils..

~twinkletinker Jul 8, 2011 General Artist

Oils are just a pain,

I use them to finish off a painting with mini details but I start the BIG part with acrylics that dry in a jiffy!

*CamillaMalcus Jul 8, 2011 Traditional Artist

Now that's a good idea!

Have you ever tried water soluble oils? (I think Winsor & Newton makes them.) Apparently they dry much quicker and don't smell like regular oil paint does.
I really can't stand that nasty odour..

~twinkletinker Jul 8, 2011 General Artist

It is smelly! I worked once in a very tight room with them, I can tell you that after a while I was feeling and talking funny!

It also happened to me with the fixative spray for graphite and charcoal...

so funny!!!

I've heard of them, I've seen them in action but I've never tried them myself. What I am planning on buying is a medium for acrylics... In Spanish is called "retardante". What it does is basically make the acrylics dry slower so you can achieve smooth gradients (like the ones you can do with oils). I'll have to give it a go. I love acrylics but sometimes they do dry a little bit TOO fast.

*CamillaMalcus Jul 8, 2011 Traditional Artist

Haha, it's lethal that stuff!

At least you had a good time..

Oh yes, I know the medium you're talking about; a friend of mine who works in acrylics uses that all the time - he loves it!

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~Piicasso Mar 12, 2011 Hobbyist General Artist

Hey, thank you so much for uploading all of your stuff to DA. I've been having lots of artist blocks lately. Resulting in mainly digital work. Pressure is just horrible..

Now, i have to do something for school, an ophelia project, and i wanted to use watercolours. Ive done it before, of course, but never to a level that i wanted to, and this is just so inspiring. Thankyou, for helping me a little with my artist block >_>

Do you have any tips for me? Whats the brand of your artist watercolours set? I think i have to get myself one too if i am going to do my project in watercolours!

*CamillaMalcus Jul 8, 2011 Traditional Artist

Thank you, I'm glad to hear that you like my work and find it inspiring!

I'm sorry for my (very) late reply, I'm catching up a bit on comments atm. ^^
My artists' quality watercolours are from Winsor & Newton, and the box which I bought separately is of some Italian brand.

I'm guessing you've already finished your project for school - I hope it went well and that the artist's block is long gone.
Good luck with future work!

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