Mark Hutchby

This example shows how to build up from a basic wash (i.e. first thin paint layer) and then…….

We artists all have at least one favourite type of brush, surface to paint on, or brand that we use. We all get comfortable with our tried and tested methods that we know produce great results, and for me this is watercolour. In the past I have experimented with many different brands and qualities, however always end up going back to my original brand that I’m familiar with for the past 50 years!

As you know, artists quality watercolour paint is expensive, but do work out better value in the long run as you are paying for more pigment. However having a bad experience may make you reluctant to experiment with something different in the future……

Hi Everyone, just a quick few lines about Pebeo Studio Acrylics High Viscosity. Mark from Local Art Shop gave me a couple of tubes of this Pebeo Acrylic paint to try out, I thought to get a real feel for the paints I would give them to one or two of my art students to try out….

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