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WINSOR & NEWTON COLORS FOR 2024 COMPETITION
Winsor & Newton watercolor competition 2024. Beautiful colors, swatches, mixes, exercices, tutorials and techniques videos for beginners.
Julia Henze
5 min read


OHUHU MARKERS: A POPULAR CHOICE FOR (URBAN) SKETCHING
My review of Ohuhu's 320-marker set: quality, color range, nibs, blending, marker paper.
Julia Henze
6 min read


PAPER: THE MOST IMPORTANT SKETCHING INGREDIENT
A guide to choosing paper for urban sketching: watercolor, mixed-media, sketching, and marker paper.
Julia Henze
2 min read


COLORED PENCILS I USE IN MY (URBAN) SKETCHES
Colored pencils for urban sketches: what kind of pencils to use, how to choose and how to use. Read the posts or watch the video.
Julia Henze
2 min read


7 MORE GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVES FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS
Gifts any sketcher and artist will love: markers, watercolor paper, pencil cases, books, viviva colorsheets, brush pens and inks.
Julia Henze
5 min read


WHAT BRUSHES DO YOU NEED FOR GOUACHE: MY FABULOUS TOP 5
The best synthetic brushes to use with gouache: Winsor & Newton, Da Vinci, Escoda. Personal recommendations from an urban sketcher.
Julia Henze
3 min read


WATERCOLOR PANS VS. TUBES: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE AND WHICH IS BETTER?
Pros and cons of using watercolor paints in pans and in tubes. Useful tips and personal experience.
Julia Henze
4 min read


CARAN D'ACHE LUMINANCE 6901: MY FAVORITE COLORS FOR SKETCHING
Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 pencils for sketching. Which colors do you need? Combine colored pencils with gouache for expressiveness
Julia Henze
3 min read


YOUR GUIDE TO PERFECT PAPER FOR ALCOHOL-BASED MARKERS
Don't you know how to choose paper for your alcohol-based markers? In this article, you will learn about seven different kinds of paper.
Julia Henze
4 min read


ALCOHOL-BASED MARKERS Q&A | EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MARKERS
If you are just starting out with alcohol-based markers, you will find answers to all your questions in this article.
Julia Henze
4 min read


HOW TO BLEND ALCOHOL-BASED MARKERS | STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTION & TIPS
Learn how to blend alcohol-based markers properly (a step-by-step instruction and tips).
Julia Henze
2 min read


BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO GOUACHE
Gouache is the perfect sketching medium for beginners. It’s easy to learn and use and fun to play around with.
Julia Henze
6 min read
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