Watercolor vlog: Cape Flattery, beach grasses, philosophy talk, Artgraf chalks, 156# cold press

In today’s video, you will see images from our trip to Cape Flattery on the Makah Reservation, on the extreme NW corner of the Olympic Peninsula. I took inspiration from one of my photos and started a watercolor painting of beach grasses atop an eroding cliff side. For the first time, I used ArtGraf pigmented tailor chalks to create some unique new marks. It’s a relaxing view into my Slow Lifestyle.
In this video I have used:
Arches cold press watercolor paper: amzn.to/3yLwEvY
This large roll of 156lb cold press should cost around $220 - if it’s more than that, check blickart.com, as they will surely ship for no extra charge on a large purchase like this one.
ArtGraf pigmented tailor chalk by Viarco: amzn.to/3TtHpwz
Stabilo pencil, black: amzn.to/40cZjG8
Derwent watercolor pencils: amzn.to/3jSau7K
I really like sketching with Derwent watercolor pencils. I also use, at times, a very soft lead pencil: 6B.
Derwent colored pencils: amzn.to/3FApe2K
Favorite supplies that usually appear in my videos:
1. A porcelain plate or tray from the goodwill makes a great palette. So does a plastic lid from a yogurt container.
2. A used talenti ice cream cup is perfect for swish water; also a great way to buy art supplies when you “have to” eat the contents first.
3. A cheap Robert Simmons Expressions brush is perfect. The one I’m using here is an E85 Round, size 12. You can buy one at Blick Art.
4. I use a glass bottle that used to contain facial toner for my spray bottle. The toner was expensive, but it has a very pretty label. The spray is a fine mist and the bottle is the perfect size for using at home and also for taking out on location.
Some of my favorite art books:
Breaking the Rules of Watercolor by Shirley Trevena: amzn.to/3IoJLZL
Taking Risks With Watercolor by Shirley Trevena: amzn.to/3SMqCV8
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards: amzn.to/3kIwiDd
What I use to film and edit my videos:
Small, flexible tripod with screw-on grippy attachment that holds my iphone: amzn.to/3mEEGUU
Desk mount device that I use with the screw-on grippy attachment that came with my tripod - the desk mount (in combination with the grippy attachment) holds my iPhone 18-inches above my table: amzn.to/3L81XbK
Blue yeti microphone: amzn.to/3Fw1IE7
Lightning to USB Camera Adaptor - this is what I use to connect the blue yeti microphone to my ipad for voice over editing: amzn.to/3ZNxuUE
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