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mopinko

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1. there's always better brands to spend extra on.

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Sun Jul 31, 2022, 11:50 AM

Jul 2022

but the old line brands like windsor newton are fine, unless you are pulling down big money or want to make sure your work is here for your great grandchildren.

yes, you can mix them.
i used to use caran d'ache. super fun medium. more forgiving, and lots of effects that you cant get w paint. the pencils are good too. good for details.

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Question about watercolor paints [View all] bif Jul 2022 OP

there's always better brands to spend extra on. mopinko Jul 2022 #1

Which caran d'ache set would you recommend? JudyM Jul 2022 #4

i'd say go ahead and start w a small set. mopinko Jul 2022 #5

Gouache is more opaque than watercolor. Ocelot II Jul 2022 #2

Sometimes I fix a watercolor using Gouache. If your tree trunk is too dark use a lighter color katmondoo Jul 2022 #7

I upgraded to this 24 color set & am very happy with both the paints & the palette. CrispyQ Jul 2022 #3

I learn such great stuff here... ultralite001 Jul 2022 #6

Thank you all for the great input. bif Jul 2022 #8

Gouache is lovely with watercolor. Be aware the flatness of it pulls it forward, so it doesn't do GPV Aug 2022 #9

I've heard good things about Daniel Smith paints bif Sep 2022 #10

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