I don't think that I have ever shared details of what paints I use nor do I tend to talk very technically of my day to day creations.  I do give a lot of thought to what I am going to do next and always have a mental list of priorities nicely stored in my brain.  My biggest problem is having more ideas than I can physically put into action and so I am forever readjusting my priorities - exhausting really, but very me!  Practicalities: Atelier acrylic paints in tubes but one tub of Titanium white.  I used to have about eight yellow (Bunnings) containers for paint storage, and used to separate my colours into blues, greens, purples, reds, yellows, browns, blacks, whites.  I now have a long box with compartments and find it much easier to operate.  I still use my yellow containers for water and now have one container with four sections - means having to change water less often.  A constantly clean brush stops muddiness occurring on the canvas.  When it comes to brushes I favour flat brushes of varying widths but rounded brushes for facial features or tiny details.  I am fanatical about washing brushes really well at the end of every session.  I have a few very fine brushes for fine blades of grass for example and give expansive sweeps away from the ground.  This blog refers mainly to painting with acrylics - watercolour and ink is a whole new ball game.

 Atelier Acrylics (Australian brand)



Latest Paris study on the easel


My computer area - stored photo access, blogging  -CD player for setting the mood


Fridge to right of computer - essential for coffee time!


Special water pot - works well!

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