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#DoodlewashJanuary2023 prompt: Comforter. Sometimes the best comforter is someone who knows how to hug!
Did you know that gibbons start the day singing, often in duets?
* Paul Rubens Artists Watercolours
* White Gouache
* Hahnemühle Rough Collection Watercolor paper
* Photo reference by rabedirkwennigsen on Pixabay
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#DoodlewashDecember2021: A bit late to the prompt!
Did you know that caribou (aka reindeer) are the only deer species in which both male and female have antlers?
Another test of the Paul Rubens’ precipatated colors. This small postcard size doesn't give the colors a chance to really granulate. The colors are a bit dark, and it's harder to get the contrast needed for drama. I think I know what to do now, though, when working at this smaller size.
* Hahnemühle Cold Press watercolor postcard
* Zebra Pen Technical Pen
* Paul Ruben's Precipatated Colors Watercolor
* Princeton Neptune Size 5 brush
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#DoodlewashDecember2021: Star.
Push come to shove, an abstract painting is whatever the viewer wants it to be. A gothic setting, an alien invasion, a hot mess - however it speaks to you.
This wasn't really meant to be a painting at all.
I'd just taken the Paul Ruben's Precipitated Colors set out of the box, and made some sweeping strokes across the page to see what the colors were, how they moved, dried and granulated. Then I set the paper aside. But, I kept picking it up over a period of days, and I liked the drama I was seeing. It reminded me of those old gothic novels I used to read. I swore I could see rocky cliffs, a dark night, eerie lights, and a woman in white flitting about in the distance.
Finally, I grabbed a white gel pen, added some stars, a bit (just a bit) more detail to woman (the teeny tiny woman) and a bit (just a bit) more detail to the foreground. It all looks like a gothic drama to me. What do you see?
* Hahnemühle The Collection Cold Press watercolor paper
* Paul Ruben's Precipatated Colors Watercolor
* Princeton Neptune Size 5 brush
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#DoodlewashJanuary2023 prompt: Branches.
Did you know a tree branch stays at the same height it starts at as long as it stays on the tree, because trees grow from the top?
Paul Rubens Artists Watercolours
* Paul Rubens Artists Watercolours
* Hahnemühle Rough Collection Watercolor paper
* Photo reference by jplenio on Pixabay
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#DoodlewashDecember2021: Tree. Just a quick little painting to try out a new set of Paul Ruben's Precipatated Colors. I believe precipatated means granulating. The colors are a bit dark, but I can see myself having some fun with them.
Hahnemühle The Collection Cold Press watercolor paper
Paul Ruben's Precipatated Colors Watercolor
Princeton Neptune Size 5 brush
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#doodlewashJuly2022 prompt-Camp. The reason many people camp is to sleep under skies like this.
Did you know that humans have always 'camped', but camping for recreation only became popular in the late 1800s, early 1900s? William Henry Harrison Murray's book Camp-Life in the Adirondacks, was published in 1869, and was a big factor in the evolution of the passtime.
* Hahnemühle Rough The Collection paper
* Paul Reubens Watercolor
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#DoodlewashNovember2024 prompt: Swan.
Did you know swan eggs are the largest eggs of any bird that can fly?
It’s been so dark and gloomy the last few days. I feel like it shows in my work, and it might since the light is low, no matter the time of day.
Paul Ruben’s Floral Watercolor set and white gouache on Strathmore Ready Cut Cold Press.
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#DoodlewashDecember2021: Angel. 'Cause if I had a dog like this I'd name her Angel.
Did you know that the Swiss Shepherd shares the same origins as the German Shepherd, but only comes in white or cream, has a mellower personality and is more upright in stature.
switched from cold press to hot press. Less granulation, but easier to get that dark/light contrast. The limited palette of colors will keep me from using this set for my postcard paintings too often, but I'll definitely be using it.
* Hahnemühle Hot Press ‘The Collection’ watercolor paper
* Zebra Pen Technical Pen
* Paul Ruben's Precipatated Colors Watercolor
* Pixabay photo reference courtesy of tizmansupreme.
For all who celebrate, Merry Christmas! The rest of you have a wonderful day, too, just because everyone should have a wonderful day.
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#DoodlewashDecember2021: Fireplace. 'Cause when the weather is like it is in this painting, I want to be sitting in front of the fireplace!
Egret in the Mists. Another quick painting using Paul Ruben's Precipatated Colors set.
I've come to the conclusion that paintings done with this set need to be quick. Oh, you can think them out - I had a decent idea in mind, and used masking fluid to save the shape of the egret. And I added a second layer of color, to increase the dark/light contrast. But these are colors that could easily become chalky and dull. It's best just let them do their thang!
They're very earthy, but very dramatic colors. A few strokes, and some contrast of dark and light, and you have the makings of a visual story.
* Hahnemühle Harmony Rough watercolor paper
* Paul Ruben's Precipatated Colors Watercolor
* Princeton Neptune Size 5 brush
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#DoodlewashNovember2024 prompt: Frog. Did you know the African Goliath Frog is the largest frog in the word , growing to lengths of 13 inches and weighing as much as a house cat? They need to be large because they move rocks around to make nests.
Kuretake Managaka Zig Pigment pen & Paul Ruben’s Floral Watercolor set on #Etchr CP Postcard.
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Review: Paul Rubens Round Cold-Pressed Watercolor Block
Rectangular and square. Square and rectangular. Those are pretty much the usual choices when it comes to watercolor paper. But, sometimes, you want to shake things up, inspire the muse, or just get out of your comfort zone. Paul Rubens Round Watercolor Block is a 7.48 inch (19 cm) diameter round shape, a good size for a small painting, mandala, or large ornament. #paulrubensart
Interested? Learn more in my review at Doodlewash! bit.ly/3uk7yTP
#doodlewashApril2022 prompt: Ocean.
If I were to travel to Depoe Bay, Oregon I might see the Pacific Ocean. Actually I did, just last week, and this was painted from a mix of life and a photo I took while there.
Did you know that there are more than 75,000 volcanoes in the Pacific Ocean? A number of these volcanoes form a ring is around the Pacific Ocean basin, which some people call the ring of fire.
* Hahnemühle 100% Cotton watercolor book
* Paul Rubens Granulating Watercolor
* Arteza Gouache
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#DoodlewashSeptember2023 prompt: Music. Did you know the toadfish are ‘Singing fish’, because each male has his own song used to attract mates, and it can be heard even on land?
Meiliang 52-color watercolor set on Hahnemühle Cold Press Postcard
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#DoodlewashNovember2024 prompt: Bicycle.
Did you know it’s the record speed for a human riding a bike is 183.9 mph?
Kuretake Managaka Zig Pigment pen & Paul Ruben’s Floral Watercolor set on Meeden Cold Press.
Done from a tutorial in Mallery Jane’s new 'The Big Book of Watercolor’ by Mallery Jane, which I’ll be reviewing in the near future.
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#DoodlewashNovember2024 prompt: Coins.
Did you know in French, the sound ducks make is ‘coin, coin’, which is pronounced ‘'kwan kwan’? Aren't I being tricky today?
In a recent newsletter from James Gurney, I learned about the “fade-away" style of Clarence Coles Phillips ( you might want to google ‘Fadeaway Girl’), and was rather intrigued by the idea. I tried doing it with this painting, but I think I got more of a negative painting instead.
Paul Rubens Floral set watercolor on #Hahnemühle Collection Hot Press.
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Review: Paul Rubens Round Cold-Pressed Watercolor Block
Rectangular and square. Square and rectangular. Those are pretty much the usual choices when it comes to watercolor paper. But, sometimes, you want to shake things up, inspire the muse, or just get out of your comfort zone. Paul Rubens Round Watercolor Block is a 7.48 inch (19 cm) diameter round shape, a good size for a small painting, mandala, or large ornament. #paulrubensart
Interested? Learn more in my review at Doodlewash! bit.ly/3uk7yTP
#DoodlewashNovember2024 prompt: Olive Oil.
Did you know olive oil is a fruit juice?
There are those who claim that olive oil has near-magical properties for good health.
Paul Ruben’s Floral Watercolor set, white gouache, & white gel pen on Stonehenge Aqua Black.
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Examples done for my review of the GUCAI Pearlescent Classical Watercolor Paints Set at Doodlewash!
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#DoodlewashNovember2024 prompt: Bonfire.
Did you know the word bonfire comes from the Middle English word bonefire, which was a Celtic tradition of burning animal bones for purification and to ward off evil spirits?
Paul Rubens Floral Set, Gouache & White Gel Pen on Stonehenge Aqua Black Watercolor paper.
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#doodlewashApril2022 prompt: Puppy. to travel to Nova Scotia, I might see a … Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever.
Did you know that these dogs were bred as a decoy dog? Hunters would toss something for the dogs to retrieve, making ducks curious enough to come within gunshot.
* Hahnemühle 100% Cotton watercolor book
* Paul Rubens Granulating Watercolor
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Examples done for my review of the GUCAI Pearlescent Classical Watercolor Paints Set at Doodlewash!
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#DoodlewashFebruary2022 Prompt: Skates.
Did you know that while skates and stingrays look very similar, skates do not have stingers. Skates lay eggs, while stingrays bear live young - that doesn't usually help you tell them apart unless you're intruding on a very personal moment.
* Hahnemühle Collection Cold Press
* Paul Rubens Precipitated & Super Vision Watercolors
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#DoodlewashFebruary2022 Prompt: Athlete.
Did you know that the bush baby can jump up to 12 times its body length-approximately 7 ft!
Hahnemühle cold pressed Agave ‘Natural Line’ watercolor paper
Zebra Pen Technical Pen
Paul Rubens Precipitated Watercolor set
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#DoodlewashNovember2024 prompt: Octopus. Did you know the flapjack octopus (aka umbrella octopus) is so named because it can flatten itself out as thin as a pancake?
Based on a drawing demonstration by Harrison How.
Kuretake Managaka Zig Pigment pen & Paul Rubens Floral Watercolor Set on Saunders Waterford High White Cold Press.
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Review: Paul Rubens Round Cold-Pressed Watercolor Block
Rectangular and square. Square and rectangular. Those are pretty much the usual choices when it comes to watercolor paper. But, sometimes, you want to shake things up, inspire the muse, or just get out of your comfort zone. Paul Rubens Round Watercolor Block is a 7.48 inch (19 cm) diameter round shape, a good size for a small painting, mandala, or large ornament. #paulrubensart
Interested? Learn more in my review at Doodlewash! bit.ly/3uk7yTP
Review: Paul Rubens Artists Watercolour - Fourth Generation.
The fourth generation of Paul Rubens Artists watercolor has been released and they’re better than ever! Read more about it in my review on Doodlewash: dwsh.co/PaulRubensArtistWatercolorSetReview
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#doodlewashApril2022 prompt: Lake.
If I were to travel to Scotland, I might see Loch Ness.
Sure you know about the Loch Ness monster, but did you know that Loch Ness has the largest volume of fresh water in Great Britain? Combined with the peaty water’s low visibility it’s a perfect place for Nessie to hide. I hate to break it to you, though - my grandfather grew up in Lossiemouth nearby, and as a fisherman, he passed through Loch Ness every day. He was adamant that the Loch Ness monster did NOT exist. He’d tell you a ghost story or two, but nope. No monsters.
This month, I'm going to do a sort 'If I were to travel, I might see ...' travel book. I'll find some place in the world that might be associated with the day's prompt. It's going to be a busy month so I'll be trying to keep these very simple.
* Hahnemühle 100% Cotton watercolor book
* Paul Rubens Granulating Watercolor
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#DoodlewashJanuary2023 prompt: Sled.
Did you know that during the Cimbric War (113-101 BC) the Germanic tribes caught the Romans by surprize when they used their shields and sleds to cross the Alps?
* Hahnemühle Collection Cold Press
* Paul Rubens Artists Watercolours
* Photo reference by Pezibear on Pixabay
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#DoodlewashNovember2024 prompt: Fruit.
Did you know the horned melon is also called the jelly melon because of the texture of its pulp?
Paul Rubens Floral set watercolor on #Hahnemühle Collection Hot Press.
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Examples done for my review of the GUCAI Pearlescent Classical Watercolor Paints Set at Doodlewash!
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#DoodlewashNovember2024 prompt: Mug.
Did you know the Guinness record holder for most expensive mug is a 23 carat gold mug, bought by Nestlé Thai Ltd. for 1,000,023 Thai Baht (£17,293, $33,842) to be used as part of a promotional offer for NesCafé in Thailand?
Paul Rubens Floral Set, Gouache & White Gel Pen on Stonehenge Aqua Black Watercolor paper.
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#DoodlewashNovember2024 prompts: TV & Spaceship.
Did you know the first television broadcast was in London in 1936?
Burning Question of the Day: Do space aliens with antenna get better TV reception?
Paul Rubens Floral Set, Gouache & White Gel Pen on Stonehenge Aqua Black Watercolor paper.
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#DoodlewashNovember2024 prompt: Pinecone.
Did you know that pinecones can protect their seeds by closing their scales against wet and cold, and opening to release them when it is warm and dry?
Hopefully, there aren’t many places with snow like this, yet. I’m sure we’ll get plenty soon enough.
Paul Rubens Floral set watercolor on Lightwish 100% Cotton paper.
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#DoodlewashNovember2024 prompt: Art Supplies.
Did you know it’s believed Leonardo Da Vinci only finished 20 paintings in his lifetime?
Kuretake Managaka Zig Pigment pen & Paul Ruben’s Floral Watercolor set on #Etchr cold press postcard.
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#DoodlewashSeptember2022 prompt: Historic.
Did you know that Xoloitzcuintli (show-low-eetz-KWEENT-lee), also call the Xolo or Mexican Hairless, is believed to be the oldest dog breed in the Americas? Archaeological findings indicate they've been around for about 3,000 years.
* Hahnemühle Cold Press Watercolor Postcard
* Paul Reubens Watercolor
* Reference Photo by Anders_Mejlvang at Pixabay
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#doodlewashOctober2024 prompt: Costume. I don't think this guy understands the concept of getting into character!
Did you know the origins of Halloween came from the festival of Samhain (pronounced Sow-in - its Gaelic. Gaelic is notorious for weird spelling!)? Oct 31st was held to be the night before the New Year, and people would dress in animal costumes and perform rites to connect with the spirit world.
Kuretake Managaka Zig Pigment pen & Paul Ruben’s Floral Watercolor set on Hahnemühle Collection Hot Press.
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#DoodlewashNovember2024 prompt: Parrot. Did you know the kākāpō is both the world’s only flightless parrot, and the heaviest parrot? They can weigh up to 9 lbs.
Da Vinci Sketching Set & Gouache on Stonehenge Aqua Black Watercolor paper.
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#DoodlewashJune2025 Prompt: Clock.
Did you know the first clock to use a pendulum was built in 1650, and was the most accurate form of clock at the time? William Clement improved on the design, and soon ‘longcase’ clocks became popular. Although, uncertain, it is believed the song ‘Grandfather’s clock’ written in 1875 was responsible for the change in name.
I used Alice Hendon’s ‘Corragate’ tangle pattern for Father Time’s Jacket.
Kuretake Managaka Zig Pigment pen & Paul Rubens 14-color Neon Watercolor on Indigo paper.
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An example done for my review of Meiliang’s Solid Watercolor 52-color set from Lightwish.
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#DoodlewashApril2025 prompt: Octopus.
Did you know the octopus has no bones and is 90% muscle?
Kuretake Managaka Zig Pigment pen & Paul Ruben’s Floral Watercolor set on Saunders Waterford High White CP adapted from a demo by Harrison How.
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#doodlewashOctober2024 prompt: Werewolf Cat. It’s National Cat Day!
Did you know ‘Lykoi’ means wolf, and their pink skin and weird hair patterns is why the ‘werewolf cat’ breed was given that name?
#Hethrone Pigment Liner & Paul Ruben’s Floral Watercolor set on Saunders Waterford Rough.
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#DoodlewashJune2025 Prompt: Ferry.
Did you know the word for characters like Charon, who guides the souls of the dead, is psychopomp? Other psychopomps would be valkyries, the Grim Reaper, Anubis, and Shinigami.
Paul Rubens 14-color Neon Watercolor on Stonehenge Aqua Coldpress.
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#DoodlewashJune2025 Prompt: Hills.
Did you know there is no official difference between a hill and a mountain? A summit of 1,000 feet used to be the deciding factor - less than it’s a hill, otherwise a mountain. But this measurement was abandoned in the mid-twentieth century, mainly because no one could agree on how the 1,000 feet should be measured. Isn’t that human nature for you?
I actually painted this last month. For my birthday, I was given a set of Paul Rubens Neon Colors Watercolor, and this was my first try with them. I was just playing with the colors not really trying to paint anything in particular. I hadn’t intended to post it, but was a bit short on time, and realized this looked enough like hills at sunset to pass for the prompt, so here it is.
Paul Rubens 14-color Neon Watercolor on Indigo paper.
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Sketching Stuff Challenge: Sketch a Treat.
Did you know that at one time, the word lollipop was also used for candy not on a stick - and that in some places, they were known as ‘sweetmeat-on-a-stick’?
To get the password, and access to all the Sketching Stuff challenges, sign up for the newsletter at sketchingstuff.com/newsletter-sign-up/.
Paul Ruben’s Floral Watercolor set on #Etchr cold press postcard.
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#DoodlewashOctober2023 prompts: Treasure, Lightning, Gemstones, Gold, Cauldron.
An example done for my review of Meiliang’s Solid Watercolor 52-color set from Lightwish.
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#DoodlewashOctober2023 prompts: Gypsy, Leather, Necklace, Sweater.
An example done for my review of Meiliang’s Solid Watercolor 52-color set from Lightwish.
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