Supplies and Intro.
Welcome to Mixed Materials Watercolor with Jennifer Lind Schutsky of Hawks and Honey
Supplies for watercolor;
I love watercolor markers like Karin brush markers or tombow markers. For true watercolor paint, I use a variety of pallets.
For this workshop I’ve included the Sakura Koi pan sets which is perfect for traveling and includes a brush pen. (full sets and replacements available here.)
Other professional watercolors I like are the Winsor Newton Tubes. These can be overwhelming for mixing pigment to water for beginning artists but know that they exist and are often preferred for professional artworks.
For Pens I’ve included a Sakura Gel Pen in White and a black Sharpie Pen for detailing.
The paper options are endless - though for me I often opt for a cold pressed. Some favorite paper brands include:
Canson for beginners
Hi I’m Jenn Artist and creator of Hawks and Honey.
As a multitalented crafterprenuer I’ve started several businesses with one main focus - my interests. Hawks and Honey is my original lifestyle brand. It’s where I started my creative outlet of blogging. It’s the name I gave my apparel company in 2010 and it’s the name that’s held my creative heart. All my artwork, calligraphy and manufacturing have been produced under the brand Hawks and Honey. Now, as I transition to web based workshops and education it feels fitting for the brand to carry this content as well.
If you’re enrolled in this workshop I’ll assume it’s because you love the fluid aspects of watercolor as much as I do. It’s a quick working material and simple enough for beginners to learn without frustration. Some things to keep in mind as you start; water is the art here and the paint will go wherever she does, if you don’t want paint there don’t get it wet. Also, it’s important to note that the paint and water have a plan. You don’t have to worry about where they want to go unless you want to collaborate with them. They are the art you are the conductor. Let them do what they want or try to control them it’s up to you.
I love watercolor because it flows and blends and bleeds. I love this process, but don’t love the look so I clean up my lines and edges with over lining with sharpie or gel pens. sometimes I’ll use Posca pens as well which are paint pens filled with acrylic paint. If you’re ready to start, grab your supplies and let’s get to the next slide!