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.
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Atelier Acrylics (Australian brand)
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Latest Paris study on the easel
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My computer area - stored photo access, blogging -CD player for setting the mood
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Fridge to right of computer - essential for coffee time!
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Special water pot - works well!
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