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Fun With Kuretake Gansi Tambi Japanese Watercolours!
I must say that I am really enjoying using these Watercolours. Brilliant colours and a lovely texture are two of the positives so far. Using 300gsm 100% Cotton paper, either Cold Press or Rough texture.
Here are some examples from my Watercolour Sketch a Day practice.
If you are wondering whether this brand of Watercolours a go, I would say ‘dive in and have some fun!’ 🙂
Till next time!
Written & Sketched/Painted by David Johnson
6 April 2025
An Addition To My Art Library!
It certainly has been a busy last 6 months!
Last month for my Birthday, I received some gift vouchers and one of those has been spent on the book below, which I have had in my Wish List on Amazon for some time.
I haven’t had much time to look at it since it arrived earlier in the week so I am looking forward to finding some time this weekend. 🙂
Till next time!
Written by David Johnson
4 April 2025
A Delightful Christmas Present!
As always, I am very grateful to receive gifts at any time, including Christmas, as we all should be.
This Christmas, I received a 36-set of Gansai Tambi Japanese Watercolours. I saw a fellow Macarthur Art Group member with these some months ago. Then, I did a bit of research on them.
I was asked a month before Christmas for some Christmas present hints. This set was one of four suggestions I gave out so the element of surprise was still there.
Here is my first attempt using them.
I love the colours’ richness. The paint’s texture is also impressive. According to the instructions, it can be used as a Gouache or as Watercolour.
I am looking forward to experimenting with these paints and getting to know them. Lots of fun on the horizon to be sure.
Till next time!
Written & sketched/painted by David Johnson
29 December 2024
Seaview
I paint a fair bit from imagination. I also use my own reference photos. Sometimes, I paint from photos I come across on the Internet (and give them credit, of course).
The painting below comes from my imagination, and I called it, “Seaview.’
Materials used:
- Baohong The Master’s Choice Artist Rough texture, Block Watercolour Paper
- Daniel Smith, and Winsor & Newton Watercolour paint
- Neef brushes
- Size: 15 x 23cm (5.9 x 9 inches)
From the moment I starting using this paper, I loved it. I had never used rough textured paper or block paper before.
I purchased the smaller size just to try it out. Am looking to purchase a larger block. This paper is so much fun to use. 🙂
Till next time!
Written & painted by David Johnson
27 October 2024
They Say ‘That Once You Use It, You’ll Never Go Back!’ Arches Watercolour Paper
Yesterday, I just finished a watercolour painting on Arches Watercolour paper. For many years, I have heard just how great it is, and I have to say that I enjoyed using it immensely.
The main reason I hadn’t used it before is that it is one of the expensive Watercolour papers out there. At this point, the largest Watercolour paper I have used on a regular basis is A4.
I purchased a pack of A3, as the store had no packs of A4 left. It was 20% off and I cut each sheet in half as I go to use it.
The image below came from my imagination.
Materials used:
- Arches Watercolour Paper 300gsm 100% Cotton A4 Cold Pressed
- Paints: Daniel Smith; Winsor & Newton: Schminke
- Neef Watercolour brushes
I thoroughly enjoyed using this paper. As I get to use it more, I will highlight more about it. Looking forward to the next one!
Written by David Johnson
30 June 2024
Things That Attract My Eye – Part 13
Our recent short trip down to Greenwell Point, near Nowra recently offered up a host of different photographic opportunities, as well as sketching and painting ones.
Here are a few more of the photographic ones that I found. 🙂
I have more to post from trip. It is/was such a quiet, relaxing trip (we did it outside of school holidays). I would highly recommend it if your are looking (as we were) for a relaxing, short getaway.
Till next time!
Written & Photographed by David Johnson
Upon The Canvas
Signal
Surroundings
Communicating Creatively 