Ugh I have an entire ROOM of things I've bought and haven't gotten into. The materials you mention are ones I love too, although I'd add I have Acryla gouache in handfuls too which is a big love of mine. I packed up the things I never used to give away, but... y'know... what IF that becomes my favourite material one day? *rolls eyes* yeah, so maybe there's an Artist Anonymous group we could set up - hello, my name is Debbie and I'm addicted to art materials...
Thank you for this thoughtful post Charlotte. I love that you included similar materials, it can be so easy to get swept up in other people’s recommendations!
I’ve recently fallen in love with a small Windsor and Newton travel watercolour palette used with a brush pen full of water. It was given to me second hand and it’s been in my desk drawer for about a decade! I can’t believe I overlooked it so long! You are so right about exploring materials you already have.
I really enjoyed reading about your favourite materials. I’m inspired to try some of them, although I do have quite a lot of things to use up first. I keep going back to thick black pens and coloured pencils. I’m trying out some polychromos but I just bought my 6 favourite colours. Finally got myself a concertina sketchbook too but I’m struggling with the urge to save it “for best”.
Wow-eee...what a great list! I've been considering some pan pastels so this may have tipped me over the edge in my decision making!! I like the Neocolour 1 pastels because they layer over each other (but they're not water-soluble like the Neocolour 2). Someone else mentioned Acryla gouache which is so creamy and buttery - looks like a gouache but dries like an acrylic. I also love using some inks like Rohrer & Klingner which gives a good translucent base or wash and Daler-Rowney acrylic inks. My latest obsession though are the Faber Castell Gelatos - I've never used a medium like it. They're creamy and bendable and water soluble but almost look like a pastel once dried. I go through cycles with my art supplies and this post reminded me that I need to pull out my inktense pencils again as they're so lovely. Thank you for another inspiring and engaging post - I really love your work and always feel creatively boosted when I read your articles! Cheers bec
This is such a great list! I’m loving pan pastels, I bought just a couple of colors and I adore the way other things layer on top. I really appreciate that you included in your list other things that we may have in our stash!
A great post, Charlotte! I think I need to set myself a 3-materials challenge because I'm always spending way too much time packing (and not using) a million things at once! I think I feel stressed when I've bought something expensive and am not using it. I like your idea of swapping materials for a shorter period of time--brilliant!
Loved reading all about your materials, it is so tempting to keep buying more and more! As a newbie illustrator, after many years in Design Industry, I dug out my 30 year old art school Winsor & Newton travel watercolor set, added one gorgeous new brush and a mix of 4 tubes and pans. I cant say that I have been as economical with paper purchases unfortunately, but have now hopefully found what suits me best.
Ooh lovely read for a Sunday morning Charlotte- when you come to Manchester I’m going to take you to Mr Clark’s shop display shop, it’s like stepping back into the 70’s and he has lots of stickers!
Ugh I have an entire ROOM of things I've bought and haven't gotten into. The materials you mention are ones I love too, although I'd add I have Acryla gouache in handfuls too which is a big love of mine. I packed up the things I never used to give away, but... y'know... what IF that becomes my favourite material one day? *rolls eyes* yeah, so maybe there's an Artist Anonymous group we could set up - hello, my name is Debbie and I'm addicted to art materials...
Thank you for this thoughtful post Charlotte. I love that you included similar materials, it can be so easy to get swept up in other people’s recommendations!
I’ve recently fallen in love with a small Windsor and Newton travel watercolour palette used with a brush pen full of water. It was given to me second hand and it’s been in my desk drawer for about a decade! I can’t believe I overlooked it so long! You are so right about exploring materials you already have.
I really enjoyed reading about your favourite materials. I’m inspired to try some of them, although I do have quite a lot of things to use up first. I keep going back to thick black pens and coloured pencils. I’m trying out some polychromos but I just bought my 6 favourite colours. Finally got myself a concertina sketchbook too but I’m struggling with the urge to save it “for best”.
Wow-eee...what a great list! I've been considering some pan pastels so this may have tipped me over the edge in my decision making!! I like the Neocolour 1 pastels because they layer over each other (but they're not water-soluble like the Neocolour 2). Someone else mentioned Acryla gouache which is so creamy and buttery - looks like a gouache but dries like an acrylic. I also love using some inks like Rohrer & Klingner which gives a good translucent base or wash and Daler-Rowney acrylic inks. My latest obsession though are the Faber Castell Gelatos - I've never used a medium like it. They're creamy and bendable and water soluble but almost look like a pastel once dried. I go through cycles with my art supplies and this post reminded me that I need to pull out my inktense pencils again as they're so lovely. Thank you for another inspiring and engaging post - I really love your work and always feel creatively boosted when I read your articles! Cheers bec
This is such a great list! I’m loving pan pastels, I bought just a couple of colors and I adore the way other things layer on top. I really appreciate that you included in your list other things that we may have in our stash!
A great post, Charlotte! I think I need to set myself a 3-materials challenge because I'm always spending way too much time packing (and not using) a million things at once! I think I feel stressed when I've bought something expensive and am not using it. I like your idea of swapping materials for a shorter period of time--brilliant!
Loved reading all about your materials, it is so tempting to keep buying more and more! As a newbie illustrator, after many years in Design Industry, I dug out my 30 year old art school Winsor & Newton travel watercolor set, added one gorgeous new brush and a mix of 4 tubes and pans. I cant say that I have been as economical with paper purchases unfortunately, but have now hopefully found what suits me best.
Ooh lovely read for a Sunday morning Charlotte- when you come to Manchester I’m going to take you to Mr Clark’s shop display shop, it’s like stepping back into the 70’s and he has lots of stickers!
Great newsletter Charlotte. I haven’t tried inktense pencils, I think I need to treat myself!
Wait. The inktense pencils work on top of neocolor? Now I really need to try them.. thanks for sharing!