tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post4053356769226756630..comments2024-03-04T04:14:25.797-06:00Comments on Artists' Journal Workshop: Customizing your gear...a new gouache box!Kate (Cathy Johnson)http://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-72666160024977105462017-01-20T20:21:21.999-06:002017-01-20T20:21:21.999-06:00i too have this same box and was wondering what to...i too have this same box and was wondering what to do with it because im not to fond of the colors ,so this is a great idea now it can come to life again ,thanks againLucasMcCainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363161663033764963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-18158885353974565002013-05-17T08:05:37.213-05:002013-05-17T08:05:37.213-05:00Pia, some brands just do that worse than others, b...Pia, some brands just do that worse than others, but you might be able to rewet the paint mounds and stir in a bit of gum arabic...Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-36283913065491555132013-05-17T02:09:18.456-05:002013-05-17T02:09:18.456-05:00I have a plastic similar palette that has sections...I have a plastic similar palette that has sections and closes into a box. I had kept it for gouache but the paint powders and gets into the other compartments and becomes a big mess . How can I avoid this? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-56239564650472733212011-07-16T07:13:46.914-05:002011-07-16T07:13:46.914-05:00I'm surprised about mediums, since you normall...I'm surprised about mediums, since you normally don't use them with watercolor! (You can, and they make them of course, but it's not the norm...)<br /><br />It really depends, what brand you choose. I use M. Graham gouache, some, but not watercolor. The honey they use as a binder keeps the paints from drying for AGES, which doesn't work in a travel palette. I like some Winsor & Newton watercolors much more than Daniel Smith or Schmincke...I forgot that and just got a tube of DS Burnt Sienna (ick) which I will pass on to my brother in law! It's so much duller, grayer, and less transparent than W & N. Other DS colors I really like...<br /><br />And of course I keep simplifying rather than adding more colors, to keep things lighter! :-)Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-54371269757508498482011-07-15T22:54:13.066-05:002011-07-15T22:54:13.066-05:00Kate, You're giving me ideas! I got a box jus...Kate, You're giving me ideas! I got a box just like that from another artist via Freecycle.org, with several of the colors used up. I'm on my way to Dick Blick in the morning, thinking to replace them - and also to see if I can find out whether I have the artists' or the Cotman watercolor pans. (I suspect Cotman, considering most of the other paints in her box of goodies, but I'm truly new to drawing and painting so want an expert to take a look.) <br />As I was researching, I discovered that the little dish is meant for mediums, not water. Makes more sense, somehow. Love your film canister idea for water! I'd also figured out that if I don't put a pocket brush in the brush slot, I can stick half a dozen more half pans in the slot and have more colors to experiment with. But you, Roz, Vicky and others have me thinking I should be trying Daniel Smith, Schminke, and M. Graham instead, or as well.Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08191749984263687873noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-63642903717215305272011-06-21T15:15:16.047-05:002011-06-21T15:15:16.047-05:00I'm definitely looking for something lightweig...I'm definitely looking for something lightweight for this trip, and it seems easy to whip open when needed - and to hold. Thanks for responding so quickly!<br /><br />Here's to fickleness!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595605916872672420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-894475876557509672011-06-21T14:26:21.414-05:002011-06-21T14:26:21.414-05:00Carol, just pure silliness, really. I didn't ...Carol, just pure silliness, really. I didn't stop using the folding one, though! I wanted to try something sturdy and metal again, but still get out the folding plastic one frequently. It IS lightweight and has plenty of mixing room, and fits well in my bag--I think I'm just fickle!Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-50457889309778505182011-06-21T13:21:57.796-05:002011-06-21T13:21:57.796-05:00PS: for carrying watercolors, not gouache :)PS: for carrying watercolors, not gouache :)Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595605916872672420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-7000410244116520772011-06-21T13:21:10.897-05:002011-06-21T13:21:10.897-05:00Kate,
Can I ask why you stopped using the 20-well ...Kate,<br />Can I ask why you stopped using the 20-well folding palette you used for so long? I'm traveling in August and am debating which palette would work best for me. I'm leaning towards the folding one but am interested in your thoughts.<br /><br />Thanks!Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02595605916872672420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-26870064543699866222011-03-03T06:57:30.291-06:002011-03-03T06:57:30.291-06:00Jacqueline, I definitely keep a separate palette (...Jacqueline, I definitely keep a separate palette (and sometimes separate brushes) for gouache, for just that reason!<br /><br />Elva, I can't take credit for the film canister idea, I think I got it from Liz Steel, but it IS nice and doesn't leak!Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-50097724913847770252011-03-02T21:51:09.191-06:002011-03-02T21:51:09.191-06:00You film canister for water is a gem of an idea. ...You film canister for water is a gem of an idea. I just bought the W&N set and couldn't figure out what that little tiny thing was for ... or that it hooks onto the side. I can't wait to go on my maiden voyage with it!Elva Paulsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08642197019054496596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-73966893042382112842011-02-28T09:33:30.610-06:002011-02-28T09:33:30.610-06:00I put my gouache in a separate little bowl and whe...I put my gouache in a separate little bowl and when I want to use it, I rinse it with lots of water. I don't like having it on my palette because it gets with the other paints. Great blog! Thanks:)Jacquelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10474477135510492401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-26017328378218809012011-02-27T13:01:40.833-06:002011-02-27T13:01:40.833-06:00Betty, you can actually pull that lower tray all t...Betty, you can actually pull that lower tray all the way out, but it has rails so you can put it back in place. Be sure to nip off the little bits inside the pans to make the full pans fit, and you're good to go!Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-14870841432045205722011-02-27T12:49:47.580-06:002011-02-27T12:49:47.580-06:00Oh My Gosh! I have this same W&N box & ne...Oh My Gosh! I have this same W&N box & never use it because it has Cotman watercolors in it. And I never knew that the bottom slid out. I kept trying to unhinge it & figured I'd better give up before I broke it. I was planning to stick gouache in mine, too, but didn't think about the full pans. I'll give that a try.Betty Adelehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09739140040038770983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-30167916829559131962011-02-27T07:23:45.257-06:002011-02-27T07:23:45.257-06:00Vicky, yep, it's not a color I have a whole lo...Vicky, yep, it's not a color I have a whole lot of use for, I imagine I'll pass it along. Obviously when you switch to full pans this box isn't going to hold a lot, it's mainly the mixing areas that I like! And yeah, darn winter, I just ended up working on the blogs and classes all day yesterday!<br /><br />Maria, I did that gum arabic trick too when I was still using my ancient gouache, and it DID help! I don't know if it will be necessary with these new ones, but the yellow did crack down the middle when it dried...<br /><br />I'll have to take another look at the violet!<br /><br />Melly, I like it too, and like you I originally got it quite cheap! I really ought to do something with all the half pans I take out of things, though...Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-49505000015995306792011-02-27T06:52:36.371-06:002011-02-27T06:52:36.371-06:00I have this same box and have retrofitted it to my...I have this same box and have retrofitted it to my own needs. I don't mind half pans, so I store M. Graham watercolor ii half pans in this box. It does have silly attributes, the water cup, but I like it a lot anyway. Best thing is it was originally bought for 10$ and watercolor boxes don't generally come cheap.Melly Testahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14125218449544619169noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-40185183041646424082011-02-27T00:43:37.726-06:002011-02-27T00:43:37.726-06:00I remember a discussion on another group long ago ...I remember a discussion on another group long ago about the tendency for gouache to crumble when it's dry. Someone suggested adding a few drops of gum arabic to each pan to prevent it. I did that, and found that it has helped quite a bit. And Kate, I have the Schmincke quin violet and just loved the way it worked painting Passionflowers in Florida!Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14293232520377525944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-42762860279891978492011-02-26T20:48:53.981-06:002011-02-26T20:48:53.981-06:00I read your comment on that somewhere. That's ...I read your comment on that somewhere. That's why I'd choose quin rose instead of quin red. Thought about getting some at Creative Coldsnow today if we had come to sketchcrawl.<br />Darn winter . . .Vicky L. Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435272623009754836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-50351848050353044742011-02-26T20:25:16.760-06:002011-02-26T20:25:16.760-06:00Yes, the quin red that I LOVE for a cool red in wa...Yes, the quin red that I LOVE for a cool red in watercolor is CORAL in the gouache I got. It’s got to go. I don't think I'd care for the quin violet, either...Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-58571895385572431002011-02-26T18:00:59.670-06:002011-02-26T18:00:59.670-06:00Oh! OK --
I noticed your note re: alizarin crimson...Oh! OK --<br />I noticed your note re: alizarin crimson; whenever I get a chance to try M. Graham or Schmincke gouache, I'm leaning more towards a quinacridone ROSE for a cool red. Roz' choice of quin violet may be a bit too purple.Vicky L. Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435272623009754836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-87362929857056907442011-02-26T17:46:07.849-06:002011-02-26T17:46:07.849-06:00Sorry, girl, I meant Schmincke. Be advised, I'...Sorry, girl, I meant Schmincke. Be advised, I'm getting rid of the M. Graham alizarin, it just doesn't float my boat!Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-51382903242091570692011-02-26T17:29:19.350-06:002011-02-26T17:29:19.350-06:00I've searched Daniel Smith's website and c...I've searched Daniel Smith's website and couldn't find any gouache they made, only brands they sell.Vicky L. Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435272623009754836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-28048910001903961802011-02-26T16:56:35.310-06:002011-02-26T16:56:35.310-06:00Laure, perhaps because I haven't used them muc...Laure, perhaps because I haven't used them much yet, but Roz says that both of these brands rewet well. I use them in my small gouache kit and find they rewet fine, but some colors tend to crumble. Holbein definitely tends to crumble more and since my W & N gouache was 30 years old I didn't blame it too much.Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-15045307043467617872011-02-26T16:53:40.111-06:002011-02-26T16:53:40.111-06:00I just stuck it in a drawer for years! Michael...I just stuck it in a drawer for years! Michael's had them on sale some time back, worth it in that case...<br /><br />And I ordered it online!Kate (Cathy Johnson)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03296053923338246127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1764822475195816427.post-84598761497076156272011-02-26T16:52:56.778-06:002011-02-26T16:52:56.778-06:00Okay, you have me wondering now...I have Holbein a...Okay, you have me wondering now...I have Holbein and Winsor and Newton gouache and both dry to a nice chalk consistency and are the devil to reconstitute. I also talked with Diana at M. Graham and she suggested just using what you needed at the time. So how is it that you're using this in pans and NOT having any issues?Laure Ferlitahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14966163843633158039noreply@blogger.com