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Let's explore watercolour
Welcome to the colourful world of watercolour. During 6 days we will explore watercolour in different forms. The word watercolour comes from the Latin word aqua, which means water. Water is a basic ingredient in watercolour painting.
Grab your calendar, get a glass of water and your brushes, and let's go!
Combine all products
Last day to explore watercolour together. Mixing different types of watercolour products is a fascinating and creative process. Imagine the precise control of a watercolour pencil, the playful fluidity of a watercolour marker and the rich, deep colour of traditional watercolour paint. This hybrid technique creates a unique opportunity to explore and experiment with colour, texture and form in a way that each of these media alone cannot.
Ready for a challenge?
Use all the products you have received during these 6 days and create a motif where all the products contribute. Send in a picture of your result to inspire each other and show all variations that can be done. Tomorrow we will share your contributions.
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Watercolour marker
Today's door offers a water-based watercolour marker. They work like regular markers and allow you to create sharp and detailed lines. But it's when you introduce water that their true magic emerges. By using a damp brush, you can blur the lines, creating a soft and fluid watercolour effect. This gives you the opportunity to explore the world of watercolour painting with the precision and control of a marker pen.
Watercolour markers are available in a wide range of qualities, from simple variants for beginners to those with the highest artist quality. The wide variety allows artists of all levels to find the perfect tool for their needs.
Watercolour Gansai Tambi
Congratulations! In today's door you will find a truly wonderful watercolour from Zig Kuretake, called Gansai Tambi. Gansai Tambi is a popular watercolour when our customers get to choose. The colours have a unique, creamy texture that makes them easy to mix and provides a smooth and velvety surface. It also comes in 100 different colours.
The pans can sometimes look a little rough, which is due to the fact that they are handmade in Japan. Small air bubbles may appear during production, but this does not affect their performance - we can assure you that they are of the highest quality.
Grab the water brush, the paper and see if this amazing colour is for you.
Water Brush
Water brushes are an innovative and practical tool for those working with watercolour and other water-based media. The brushes are characterised by their unique design: a hollow shaft that fills with water and a brush tip that is often made of synthetic fibres. This is an incredibly versatile product that means you don't have to dip the brush tip in water all the time, so you won't be interrupted in your creativity. By gently squeezing the body, you can control the amount of water.
Water brushes are perfect to put in the bag when you are on the go, thanks to their portability and ease of cleaning. Suddenly, painting becomes easy even when you're on a train or sitting in the deep forest. And just like regular brushes, water brushes come in different designs and sizes.
Watercolour pencil
The watercolour pencil is a versatile tool that offers a unique combination of drawing and painting techniques. You can use watercolour pencils just like regular coloured pencils to create detailed drawings. But by far the best feature is when you combine the pen with water. By adding water with a brush, you can turn sharp lines into a soft, painted effect. This is perfect for creating a watercolour feel to your work, but want the control and precision that a pencil provides.
Watercolour pencils come in a wide range of options. From simple watercolour pencils that are perfect for starting to explore the technique, to lightfast alternatives with the highest artist quality and strong colourful pigments.
Experience and experiment with your pen. What happens when you press hard, make soft movements, use lots or little water, blend with a brush, fingers or a sponge. There is no right or wrong here. Let your creativity flow!
Watercolour paper
Watercolour paper is essential for anyone dedicated to watercolour. In today's door you will find an A6 pad filled with 170g of paper. Unlike regular paper, watercolour paper has a thicker and more robust quality that effectively absorbs water without bending or being damaged. The surface of watercolour paper is often textured, which helps to spread the colour evenly and create the characteristic soft and fluid transitions that are so typical of watercolour.
Watercolour paper comes in various textures, weights and colours, allowing you to experiment with different effects and techniques. Play around and explore which options suit you best.
From 1-6 December, we will be experimenting with watercolour in different forms. Use this pad to explore upcoming products.
