I managed to go on a little vacation with a few pages left in a sketchbook and... ended up using them in one day :) As a result I am fighting moleskine paper with watercolors again - always frustrating, always unexpected but fun to look back at :)
Resume: next time if sketchbook might be used in one day - bring a new one or more single-sheet watercolor paper with you!
Thursday, May 31, 2012
May 2012: Sudden Moleskine Book
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I agree -- Moleskine paper and watercolor are a frustrating combination . . . . but this looks fabulous!
ReplyDeletethanks, Vicky! I find some consolation in unpredictability of pain blob formations while cursing this paper :)
ReplyDeleteSometimes the surprise you get by using "difficult" paper is quite compelling. I always love the mingling of materials -- that little bit of lack of control an inappropriate medium brings with it. We can't plan everything in life -- the spirit of spontaneity with it's crinkles bumps and blurs always adds something to the art. Lovely work.
ReplyDeleteI love working on hot press paper for that very unpredictability...you made it look great, Nina. But yeah, I always take backup...sometimes I use up the original one, sometimes not, but I much prefer having the option!
ReplyDeleteAre you using the Watercolor Moleskin book? I have one and I use pen and ink with my travel palette set of pan watercolors. That works for me.
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