Category Archives: Watercolour

Gouache: Christmas Puppy (demonstration)

Posted on November 16, 2022 by artdragon86

A friend who works in an art supply shop in Italy recently got a new German Shepherd puppy. As this this friend often sends me gifts of art supplies, I like to paint her a personalised Christmas card each year, … Continue reading →

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Watercolours: Scarlet Silk Rose (demonstration)

Posted on August 28, 2021 by artdragon86

It’s been a long time since the last time I attempted to paint a rose (and that one was a disaster), so when one of my Facebook friends posted a photo of a scarlet silk rose, I decided to give … Continue reading →

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Watercolours: Derivan Watercolours (review)

Posted on August 25, 2021 by artdragon86

Disclaimer: I was not paid to do this review, however the watercolours were provided to me for free by Derivan for the purpose of review. A few months ago, I was contacted by a representative of Derivan through my artdragon86 … Continue reading →

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Paper: Hahnemühle Agave Watercolour Paper (review)

Posted on June 13, 2021 by artdragon86

Recently my friend who works in a little art shop in Italy sent me a parcel with some new art supplies as a gift, including a pocket-sized pad of Hahnemühle Agave watercolour paper. I was excited to try this as, … Continue reading →

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Watercolours: Purple Petunias (demonstration)

Posted on June 9, 2021 by artdragon86

When I received some purple Schmincke watercolour half pans as a gift from a friend in Italy, I decided it would be fun to use them in a floral painting where I’d have an excuse to use lots of different … Continue reading →

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Graphite: Derwent Graphitint Paint Pan Set (review)

Posted on December 13, 2020 by artdragon86

A couple of years ago, I received one of Derwent’s original Inktense paint pan sets as a gift from a friend who works in an art supply shop in Italy. Recently Derwent released a companion set of 12 more Inktense … Continue reading →

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Alvaro Castagnet Watercolour Workshop – Melbourne Australia 2019

Posted on December 20, 2019 by artdragon86

Since beginning to take my art more seriously in my late 20s, I’ve watched a lot of tutorials and read a lot of books about painting in various styles, particularly in watercolour. While there were a number of artists whose … Continue reading →

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Watercolours: Schmincke Pearl Metallic Watercolours (review)

Posted on June 30, 2019 by artdragon86

While bumming around on Instagram one day, I saw a post from Jackson’s in the UK saying they had a hefty discount on watercolour paints, and since I can never resist art supply sales, I decided to see if there … Continue reading →

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Watercolours: Hummingbird (demonstration)

Posted on June 21, 2019 by artdragon86

Any time I get new art supplies, I’m always looking for an excuse to use them in a painting. After I bought a limited edition Pearl Metallic box of Schmincke watercolours, I wanted to paint something sparkly but couldn’t think … Continue reading →

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Watercolours: Da Vinci Artist’s Watercolours (review)

Posted on April 19, 2019 by artdragon86

I thought it was time to review the other American watercolour paints my parents brought back from their overseas holiday, so I finally dug the tubes out of my drawer, where they’ve been languishing for the last few years. I … Continue reading →

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