by Sally Towers-Sybblis | Sep 4, 2023 | Blog
Are you ready to dive into the enchanting world of bookmaking, where words transform into tangible art? Whether you’re a creative journal keeper, or simply someone with a love for crafting, bookmaking is a delightful art that allows you to bind your thoughts and...
by Sally Towers-Sybblis | Mar 28, 2023 | Blog
I’ve been wondering for a while every time I am in the Dollarama, do Dollarama art supplies really work? In order to test out my hypothesis, I had to purchase some of them! I bought about $16 worth of supplies. I purchased some acrylic paints, a watercolour...
by Sally Towers-Sybblis | Mar 12, 2023 | Blog
Do you struggle to care for your tubes of watercolour paints? I certainly do! I don’t want you to experience what has happened to me, several dried out tubes of paint!! There are a few things you can do to prevent your paints from drying or exploding upon...
by Sally Towers-Sybblis | Feb 28, 2023 | Blog
As a watercolour artist, I am always trying to find good reference photos that I can use as subject matter to paint. When I am traveling, I take lots of photos (way too many photos!) simply for the purpose of painting them at a later date. The photo below is of a...
by Sally Towers-Sybblis | Jan 25, 2023 | Blog
How not to overwork your watercolour paintings is a question I get asked by most first time painters. Overworking your watercolour paintings happens when you put so much paint on your page, it loses its sense of light and spontaneity. If you are first starting out,...
by Sally Towers-Sybblis | Sep 15, 2022 | Blog
When it comes to buying art supplies, not every artist can afford to purchase professional quality paints or brushes from the local art store. But does that mean you really need to sacrifice the quality of your finished painting? Not at all! You can still create a...