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A variety of watercolors to test...and see. |
Do you ever buy art supplies and then just flat never get around to using them? That would be me! I decided it was time to systematically test the various watercolors that I've purchased and compare the differences between (a) types of products like dry vs. tube; (b) brands; and (c) styles of watercolor(ing) like Chinese Mahjong tiles and glitter watercolors. This is the perfect use for an artist journal. Break out a fresh page or two and test out each product type and color. I made some important
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Mahjong tiles give a very soft effect. |
discoveries (for me): the cheap watercolors that I hadn't bothered to use are actually now my favorites; the Mahjong tiles which I purchased because I love the distinct colors actually have a totally different flow; and the watercolors in tubes have the potential for super vibrant colors equivalent to poster paints. The watercolors which had been my favorites have now slipped to the back burner.
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This cheap set is my NEW favorite. |
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The vibrancy of these tube watercolors is incredible. |