What art supplies have you bought recently?
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lol so I'll get one. Yes, I was impressed with the dissolving too. I used to like drawing this this kind of thing at school (oil pastels) so looking forward to trying more... Thanks for the tips 
TK H-H
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Inktense are a lot of fun. Enjoy!
Received a watercolor set I ordered. Unfortunately it was damaged... The packaging was tattered so I was expecting damages. The tin was dented (looked like someone ran over it...) so the wells were no longer useful. It also couldn't latch closed as a result. The second folding tray inside was dented and couldn't lay flat. And the tray that holds the pans was kind of rough as well. The paint pans were all fine, but I was kind of annoyed at the state of the tin. So I sent it back and requested a new one.
Hopefully it arrives in better shape.
Received a watercolor set I ordered. Unfortunately it was damaged... The packaging was tattered so I was expecting damages. The tin was dented (looked like someone ran over it...) so the wells were no longer useful. It also couldn't latch closed as a result. The second folding tray inside was dented and couldn't lay flat. And the tray that holds the pans was kind of rough as well. The paint pans were all fine, but I was kind of annoyed at the state of the tin. So I sent it back and requested a new one.
Hopefully it arrives in better shape.
they arrive in better shape.
txomsy
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If I may... hope you don't mind. Didn't bought it, but got it as a Christmas present. It is a cute, presentation card sized, very thin (about 4-5mm thick), box containing 12 color pencils, an eraser and a sharpener. Something to carry on a pocket so one may spring to answer the call of inspiration or satisfy the urge to draw at any moment. Here it is over the touchpad of my laptop to give you an idea
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Ugh. I'm not getting into well with my inktense. Maybe it's settling into a new medium. I realise I like the detailed colour drawings i do.. mostly of animals but am wondering if adding water ruins the effect. Or maybe I need to try different subjects 
The top one is what I seem to like and do quite well (WIP)
This is an inktense... I'm thinking maybe do the detailed approach with inktense and just add water if needed...
Any suggestions appreciated...
The top one is what I seem to like and do quite well (WIP)
This is an inktense... I'm thinking maybe do the detailed approach with inktense and just add water if needed...
Any suggestions appreciated...
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Donna T
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Don’t give up on the Inktense yet, Jade. I was thinking the same as you; maybe use them only for select effects. I like the first cat too because of the fur texture you got. Does the kind of paper matter? Maybe the wet effects are better on certain papers rather than others?
Jade
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Thanks Donna. I agree, I'm holding on for now and think it's finding a way that suits for me. Good thought re paper.. neither are my best drawings but think the adaptability of the pencil suits more but i am thinking of going over the first ones pencil with inktense to add some depth. I guess it's playing around 
appreciate your input. 
Have you had your surgery?
neither are my best drawings but think the adaptability of the pencil suits more but i am thinking of going over the first ones pencil with inktense to add some depth. I guess it's playing around appreciate your input. Have you had your surgery?
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I somehow acquired one inktense pencil and I have to be careful if I use it instead of a watercolor pencil. It’s a serious black! My surgery is over and I’m in a cast, trying to do one-handed things around the house but mostly needing help with just about everything. Try peeling a banana with one hand. 
TK H-H
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I like to layer my Inktense. I typically do a layer, wet it, then draw back on top once it's dry. Sometimes I'll do a few layers this way. Then I usually end with some dry pencil work on top.
I received my replacement watercolor set. Much better! There was a dent in the lid on this one too, but I easily popped it back out and you can barely tell. So all is well! It's a Rosa Gallery Botanical set. Looking forward to playing with watercolors some more. Never been a strong medium for me, but I really want to learn.
Not sure if it counts as an art supply, but I received a beautiful crochet hook in my favorite size as a Christmas gift. The majority of it is made with resin and has gold flecks and dried flowers inside. I also got a yarn spinner, made in the shape of layered spider webs, with a multicolored metallic finish.
I received my replacement watercolor set. Much better! There was a dent in the lid on this one too, but I easily popped it back out and you can barely tell. So all is well! It's a Rosa Gallery Botanical set. Looking forward to playing with watercolors some more. Never been a strong medium for me, but I really want to learn.
Not sure if it counts as an art supply, but I received a beautiful crochet hook in my favorite size as a Christmas gift. The majority of it is made with resin and has gold flecks and dried flowers inside. I also got a yarn spinner, made in the shape of layered spider webs, with a multicolored metallic finish.
Jade
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Ah good point about layering TK H-H. I will try that. I've found a few YT vids to try tomorrow. That's what helped me get back to drawing so I'm hoping will help with inktense.
Glad you're watercolours arrived in better shape this time!
Your crochet supplies definitely count in my book! They sound lovely and the spider web yarn spinner sounds very "you"
(in a good way!).
Glad you're watercolours arrived in better shape this time!
Your crochet supplies definitely count in my book! They sound lovely and the spider web yarn spinner sounds very "you"
(in a good way!).Marksmomagain
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Hi I got some great deals very recently at an independent art store, a grocery store and a thrift store. I purchased
Forty one Pan Pastels (the new 2025 colors) for $40. They are all brand new (w about 15 shattered colors).
Eight large Softool sponges in assorted shapes and 30 of the small sponges that fit on the tools all for $5 new.
A six ounce can of Nitram powdered charcoal w shaker top for $6. Slightly used in a demo.
A new tin of Derwent Charcoal blocks for $10. Unopened.
Ten sheets of Arches black cover paper 22x30 for $25.
Three Ampersand Scratchbord 5x7 panels for $5all. New but slight scratches.
Two 40ml Michael Harding cadmium red oil paint $8ea. New but dirty..
One Ampersand cradled Aquabord 24x36 w damaged cradle edges and one corner $20.
Grocery store finds
Two eight-piece sets of very nice makeup sponges for $4ea. Christmas mark-down..
Thrift store
A really cute apron to wear when using all these messy mediums...$4.
Eight pairs of new very thin cotton liner gloves $3. I wear these inside nitrile gloves..
Forty one Pan Pastels (the new 2025 colors) for $40. They are all brand new (w about 15 shattered colors).
Eight large Softool sponges in assorted shapes and 30 of the small sponges that fit on the tools all for $5 new.
A six ounce can of Nitram powdered charcoal w shaker top for $6. Slightly used in a demo.
A new tin of Derwent Charcoal blocks for $10. Unopened.
Ten sheets of Arches black cover paper 22x30 for $25.
Three Ampersand Scratchbord 5x7 panels for $5all. New but slight scratches.
Two 40ml Michael Harding cadmium red oil paint $8ea. New but dirty..
One Ampersand cradled Aquabord 24x36 w damaged cradle edges and one corner $20.
Grocery store finds
Two eight-piece sets of very nice makeup sponges for $4ea. Christmas mark-down..
Thrift store
A really cute apron to wear when using all these messy mediums...$4.
Eight pairs of new very thin cotton liner gloves $3. I wear these inside nitrile gloves..
Ellen Easton
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I couldn't decide whether to start a new thread for this or to put my news here but I decided to put it here in case it's supposed to be put here. I'm so absolutely excited about it, though. I'm eager to share because it's so awesome.
I've been a dedicated Fuumuui customer ever since my poor as a church mouse days when I discovered their economical products were really quality. I'm a step up from church mouse these days and I got a gift certificate for my birthday, so I got a couple of the new things Fuumuui has come out with and I love, love, love them so I just had to share.
Brushes
These are so great! They're double-ended so they're a little longer than the usual travel brushes. The come in a nice little leather case that measures 2"x7". Wait till you hear what kind of brushes they are! They are:
Extended point
Round
Cat's Tongue
Dagger
Flat
Feather Flat
Palette
Inside, there's a double-ended travel brush with a small liner-type brush and a larger round on the other end. But there's a unique feature---there's graphite on one end of the outer brush . I don't sketch much but I do think that's a neat little detail for those who do. There's also a sponge to blot your brush on. And the 24 colors are quite intense and they're held in place with those tin things you find in most tin palettes but there's room for two extra pans if you want to add them. They've included white, which I don't use so I'll be able to add three colors if I want. I know for sure I'll add my Senellier kap/ut mortum because I love that color. I'll eliminate the white. The lid is held on with magnets and inside the lid are 3 mixing spaces. The whole thing measures 3 1/4" by 9" by 1".
The two sets can be tucked right into a pocket or small purse or phone case. They're easily carried in one hand and I have small hands. I'm just thrilled with these. It's like having 8 brushes, 24 colors and a sketch pencil all in one hand. I hope others might find them as exciting as I do because I think it's so awesome. The palette is so well made and it's as smooth as silk.
I've been a dedicated Fuumuui customer ever since my poor as a church mouse days when I discovered their economical products were really quality. I'm a step up from church mouse these days and I got a gift certificate for my birthday, so I got a couple of the new things Fuumuui has come out with and I love, love, love them so I just had to share.
Brushes
These are so great! They're double-ended so they're a little longer than the usual travel brushes. The come in a nice little leather case that measures 2"x7". Wait till you hear what kind of brushes they are! They are:
Extended point
Round
Cat's Tongue
Dagger
Flat
Feather Flat
Palette
Inside, there's a double-ended travel brush with a small liner-type brush and a larger round on the other end. But there's a unique feature---there's graphite on one end of the outer brush . I don't sketch much but I do think that's a neat little detail for those who do. There's also a sponge to blot your brush on. And the 24 colors are quite intense and they're held in place with those tin things you find in most tin palettes but there's room for two extra pans if you want to add them. They've included white, which I don't use so I'll be able to add three colors if I want. I know for sure I'll add my Senellier kap/ut mortum because I love that color. I'll eliminate the white. The lid is held on with magnets and inside the lid are 3 mixing spaces. The whole thing measures 3 1/4" by 9" by 1".
The two sets can be tucked right into a pocket or small purse or phone case. They're easily carried in one hand and I have small hands. I'm just thrilled with these. It's like having 8 brushes, 24 colors and a sketch pencil all in one hand. I hope others might find them as exciting as I do because I think it's so awesome. The palette is so well made and it's as smooth as silk.
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Ellen Easton
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I was trying to edit "kaput cartum" in that thread right there but I guess it timed out so I couldn't fix it. That / was a typo.
