tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post6585726458680875123..comments2023-10-25T06:46:20.822-04:00Comments on Figures...My Art and My Life: May in the studio...Krystyna81http://www.blogger.com/profile/15511024163507167473noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-53946577269591810462012-05-28T22:31:03.798-04:002012-05-28T22:31:03.798-04:00Blick has something called Multimedia Artboards wi...Blick has something called Multimedia Artboards with a smooth side and a rough side. I may check those out. They are supposed to work for oil and water based paint.<br />I am not keen on wearing out my brushes!<br /><br />Regards - JohnJohn Fleckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15541386500334276297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-24099750224149302092012-05-28T19:24:58.412-04:002012-05-28T19:24:58.412-04:00Hi John,
Thanks so much for your kind comment - I...Hi John,<br /><br />Thanks so much for your kind comment - I am so glad you like my blog!<br /><br />I enjoyed working on the Wallis paper. I knew that many pastel artists will sketch with oil on that paper first (or with watercolor)and then draw with pastel on top. It seemed to soak in the oil rather quickly - it did not glide on the surface like I am used to. Also, I noticed my brush took a beating - it is like a fine sandpaper, and the bristled were worn down quite a bit. So don't use an expensive/precious brush!<br /><br />Keep creating!Krystyna81https://www.blogger.com/profile/15511024163507167473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7504038576279241872.post-33299732852678076652012-05-26T19:08:11.950-04:002012-05-26T19:08:11.950-04:00I love your blog. You are right on about painting/...I love your blog. You are right on about painting/drawing/whatever EVERY DAY. I am a stay at home Dad and sometimes it can be tough to find the time, or the energy when I finally get the chance at the end of the day. But when I look back on my growth over the last year or so, it all has paid off. As much as you can manage each and every day.<br /><br />You like the Wallis paper? I may have to try that. I have been looking for some kind of paper support for oils. I don't always want to use a board or canvas, etc.John Fleckhttp://looktwicedrawonce.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com