tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16927229.post823393490641671441..comments2024-01-10T10:30:16.780+00:00Comments on paintings prints and stuff: using collage cut from old paintings and trying out Daniel Smith paintvivienhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16820836660470146799noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16927229.post-17611241269044965422011-08-25T15:26:46.286+00:002011-08-25T15:26:46.286+00:00I love the collage trees, Vivien. So far I've...I love the collage trees, Vivien. So far I've resisted the DS paints for the reason they are so expensive, unavailable in Italy and W&N is still capable of so much more than I.Robyn Sinclairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01663604160297996421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16927229.post-6737421321156983412011-08-24T10:36:55.534+00:002011-08-24T10:36:55.534+00:00I remember seeing that - it wasn't exactly che...I remember seeing that - it wasn't exactly cheap as I recall but certainly a good way of testing colours.vivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16820836660470146799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16927229.post-793858655785486552011-08-23T20:53:57.063+00:002011-08-23T20:53:57.063+00:00I'm not sure if anyone would be interested but...I'm not sure if anyone would be interested but Ken Bromley Art Supplies are doing a Daniel Smith dot try it card. It looks like a good way to try out colours without investing in lots of expensive tubes. (I knew I'd seen it somewhere and couldn't remember where when I posted a comment before)Lisa Le Quelenechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15939073566444931704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16927229.post-27520296460022421972011-08-23T10:41:09.680+00:002011-08-23T10:41:09.680+00:00Yes Lisa - more definitely on the way :>) I f...Yes Lisa - more definitely on the way :>) I fancy doing some large canvasses and some big watercolours.<br /><br />The cost/quality ratio is exactly what I feel Michael. If they were cheaper I'd be more inclined to buy more to test. I know one tube isn't a fair comparison - but the extra cost didn't seem to equate. <br /><br />Useful info too Jeanette - thanks.<br /><br />And Nicki thanks - how is the secret trial going?vivienhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16820836660470146799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16927229.post-35103543578832845232011-08-22T13:43:04.694+00:002011-08-22T13:43:04.694+00:00Thanks Vivien, I'd been interested in the DS p...Thanks Vivien, I'd been interested in the DS paints, but not enough to order any! So it was interesting to read your thoughts... I very much like this piece, what a huge sucess! :-D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15552222982627105745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16927229.post-23616881755597210602011-08-22T09:38:34.824+00:002011-08-22T09:38:34.824+00:00I think its a great idea to chop up unwanted paint...I think its a great idea to chop up unwanted paintings and reuse them! I have a drawer full of those to try :)<br /><br />This piece turned out beautifully. That little shot of colour against the grey really pulls my eye into the painting.<br /><br />As for DS paints, I can't say anything bad about them and have a basket of their w/c tubes in my studio. Some of the fancier colours are a waste of time, as they're little depth to them I find. But the regular and quinacridone colours are heaven, esp. quin deep gold, one of my favourites. I've also used a colour of tubes of their oil paint and like those too.Jeanette Jobsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08935974758134419990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16927229.post-17391898482003979142011-08-22T08:44:39.749+00:002011-08-22T08:44:39.749+00:00What a fabulous way of using up all the uglies - I...What a fabulous way of using up all the uglies - I've got a few of them and may give collage a go!<br /><br />Never tried DS paints - W&N have the best quality/cost ratio so why change? However .. Maimeri and Schmicke have lots of lovely single pigment colours and they supply good pigment info. Daler Rowney are also very nice - I particularly like the formulation of their watercolour pencils which are easier to control than other brands.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14423986562925121890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16927229.post-45531493845079708242011-08-22T08:10:44.732+00:002011-08-22T08:10:44.732+00:00I love your birch trees and the way you capture th...I love your birch trees and the way you capture their subtle colours. Are there more on the way?Lisa Le Quelenechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15939073566444931704noreply@blogger.com