Happy Holidays!
"A jolly metropolis holiday, we spend with our eggnog and candy canes, cozy inside watching snowflakes, blanket the town into calm display.
Joyous are we for each other, no matter the fur, scales or color, to be safe and warm in December, in this world full of infinite wonder."
My Artist's Bag
I've grown increasingly curious as to what supplies other artists use for illustration. To reciprocate, here's what I use.
Onsite:
Right now, I'm still working through a Molenskine Sketchbook (5" x 8"), but I also really like the pocket size Moleskine Watercolor book (3.5" x 5.5"). I can't wait to get back into this size after I finish the sketchbook. Though I agree with others that the quality is not really worth the price, I like the assurance that I will always be able to find these exact books anywhere I go.
Bottle of water.
Ziplock bag containing Faber-Castell pens (sizes XS and F), 0.7mm mechanical pencil, office and artist erasers, and 4 to 5 small watercolor round brushes (as long as they don't shed bristles, I'm not picky on the brand).
Winsor & Newton 14 half pan travel set...which I never clean.
Paper towel for dabbing...or sometimes just my pants.
My camera phone to snap a picture if I plan to finish the watercolor at home.
Oh, yes, and my dog.
At Home:
For personal stuff, I use the Moleskines. For clients, I like using Arches Cold Press at least 140lb watercolor paper. I buy 22" x 30" sheets which I cut down to size. This stuff IS worth the price.
Water glass.
All the same pens, pencils, and brushes.
Winsor & Newtown 45 half pan set...which I also never clean.
Swatch reference for my watercolors.
Paper towel.
And that's it. I'm not a tester of supplies, so I pretty much stick with something until it's no longer good for the job. These are all still doing the job!
Another Cousin's Wedding!
Runner fabric by The Original Runner Company.
Wedding photography by Lily Voss Photography.
Fourth of July Crack Ups
"What's the difference between a duck and George Washington? - One has a bill on his face, the other has his face on a bill."
"Why did the duck say, 'Bang'?" - Because he was a firequaker."