While researching other artist’s recommended drawing tools, I found several who recommended Prismacolor Col-Erase and since I tend to favor the Prismacolor Premiers but had never used the Col-Erase, I thought I’d see what the appeal was. Most artists mention a preference for the Col-Erase, not because they actually erase very well but because they…
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Podcast: Art Supply Posse Episode 5
Woot! Episode 5 of Art Supply Posse is live and we are getting better. Heather got it edited and posted by noon today! This week is part two in our on-going series on markers. We discuss brush pens — the whys, the types and the what-fors — plus Heather gets her first “big girl” pan…
Podcast: Art Supply Posse Ep. 4 You So Fine(liner)
This week we cover a fair bit of follow-up, our first #askasp questions, and the first part of our multi-part series on markers, starting with fineliners. And we got a theme song! Listen and download the whole episode at ArtSupplyPosse subscribe to the podcast via iTunes (or your favorite podcast catcher) Be sure to leave…
Borden & Riley Mini Sketchbook Review
After doing the Art Supply Posse podcast last week about sketchbooks, I stumbled into my local art store, Artist’s and Craftsman, and found the smallest spiral sketchbook samplers so I grabbed all the varieties that had in stock to try out. Borden & Riley makes my beloved-but-discontinued favorite 100% Cotton Rag Rough Marker Paper that…
Podcast: Art Supply Posse Ep. 02 Getting Panned About Watercolors
Heather and I bust out all the pans to test out budget (student) and artist grade pan watercolors this week on Art Supply Posse. Come join us. Send us your comments, questions or recommendations for your favorite pan watercolor sets at @artsupplyposse or #askasp on Twitter.
Art Supply Posse Episode 1: Let’s Talk About Sketchbooks, Baby
The first full episode of the Art Supply Posse is up and Heather and I talk about sketchbooks– the building block of any good art supply stash. For full show notes and to subscribe, listen to or download the episode, go here. This week is a bonus week because you’ll be getting TWO episodes. Our…
Review: Crescent Rendr No Show Thru Sketchbook
The Crescent Rendr No Show Thru Sketchbook 3.5″x5.5″ ($10) was something I wanted to try in hopes of finding a good multimedia sketchbook. I got the small size to sample at first before investing in a larger version. Crescent also claims that the sketchbook lays flat as show on the wrap included with the book.…