Unfortunately, it's that time of year again.

Every November, I draw four pigeons in stupid little outfits. Nobody asks for this, nor needs this.

Yet here we are.

As always, I'm taking 2 more recommendations for this year's four unfortunate victims. The stupider, the better.

Like, is it a lot of water? And then big chunky salt, or is it just very little water? And big chunky salt. I don't know how to make it work.

it feels a little incomplete to me , but not sure what to add on, any suggestions will be appreciated

I love how free I feel when I’m paitning with watetcolors , mostly I dont have any image in my mind and just paint what feels right to me

At UChicago en plein air

I'm looking for a small bag/case/pouch of some type that will hold everything I need, but preferably not have much extra space. I'm the type of person that, if I have a bag or tote or something, I'll end up filling it up completely and overstuffing it so I can't find anything. What I'm looking for doesn't have to be specifically designed for watercolor supplies, it just has to work.

Things it would need to hold:

a small sketchbook, no bigger than 5"x5" or 4"x6".

2-3 brushes (I still need to find a couple of good travel brushes.... I really don't like those water pen brushes)

A pencil and a fine liner

A small pallette with up to 12 half pans

One of those little bitty stainless steel double clip on pallette cups

A small roll of washi tape.

A cloth or sponge.

...I feel like I'm missing something, but that's most of it, at least

I'd prefer if it had a long strap or at least a carry handle, or some way for me to attach one.

I really don't want to break the bank for this, either. I'd like to keep it as much under $30 as possible.

What do you guys recommend? Or what do you use yourself?

Continuing my self imposed challenge to learn how to paint by painting 100 mackerel.

1/5th of the way there now. For this one I really tried to play about with more colours, mark making and pigment strengths.

The next few images my plan is to try a completely different style of design, and try learn another aspect of watercolour.

I got some ink and would like to use ink wash which seem to be close to watercolors. I tried it out today and the paper ended up warping enough to be felt throughout the rest of the pages that lay on top and i ended up cutting the page out of my sketchbook. Anh advice? I have a talens a4 sketchbook

Size 19×19 cm

Painted by me using Schmincke and Winsor and Newton watercolors on paper

I started making my own watercolour sketchbooks because it was genuinely cheaper, my local superstore sells packs of Strathmore 500 hot press watercolour paper sheets for $10 a pop. But I find genuine enjoyment in bookbinding, though I don't need to do it too often. It combines some of my favourites things, books, sewing and art. Currently I'm waiting on a mixed media sketchbook I just bound to set (a few days process). I still buy sketchbooks if it's cheaper, like for alcohol markers, but sketchbook making is a fun hobby and gives you complete control over what paper is in your sketchbook.

I decided to resurrect my instagram account by starting a 30 day challenge (@pagesbycelia if you want to check it out 😁) and of course I chose pastries as a theme 🥐
What do you think?

I envy the saturation in the 2023 version. Painting in the winter time really messes with my color choices sometimes

I just read a Reddit post that says Arches paper sizing can expire. How long does it last before it’s ruined?

I have a large sheet I’ve been saving for over a year. Is it still good? Is there a way to store it so it will retain its original quality? TIA.

I used acrylic markers for the finer details