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Color Exploration
Color Exploration: Indanthrone Blue (PB60)
Hello there! I hope you’re staying warm — it’s been quite a cold and snowy winter here. I’ve been holed up away from the weather, so I figured it’s a … Read more
Color Exploration
Comparing Pigments: Winsor & Newton Brown Madder, PR206 vs. PR179
It’s been a tough couple of years for pigments. With carmakers, the biggest consumers of pigments, evolving their standard color offerings, many pigments are no longer “popular”. As such, they’ve … Read more
Studio & Supplies
Setting Up a Watercolor Palette
Updated This was my March 2024 palette. I carry a different kit these days — here’s what’s in it now. August 2026 In my last post, I mentioned I might … Read more
Art Practice
The Perfect Watercolor Practice: Paint Swatching!
Sometimes, I wonder if I enjoy painting or if I like to swatch colors 🙃. In this post Have you ever heard of the term “brush miles”? It’s the idea … Read more