Blog | Julia Henze

7 MORE GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVES FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS

Gifts any sketcher and artist will love: markers, watercolor paper, pencil cases, books, viviva colorsheets, brush pens and inks.

GRANULATING WATERCOLOR PAINTS: WHAT THEY ARE AND HOW TO USE THEM IN YOUR PAINTINGS

Discover the basics of watercolor granulation. Learn how to use granulating watercolors in your sketches and paintings.

WHAT BRUSHES DO YOU NEED FOR GOUACHE: MY FABULOUS TOP 5

The best synthetic brushes to use with gouache: Winsor & Newton, Da Vinci, Escoda. Personal recommendations from an urban sketcher.

50 SHADES OF GREY MARKERS: HOW TO DECIDE WHAT YOU NEED

How many grey markers do you need? What's the difference between warm and cool tones? How do you decide what alcohol-based markers you need?

12 GREAT GIFT IDEAS FOR ARTISTS AND CREATIVES FOR THE UPCOMING HOLIDAYS

Best gifts for artists, urban sketchers, and other creatives for 2022 holiday season. Ideal for Christmas, birthdays and just for fun!

WATERCOLOR PANS VS. TUBES: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE AND WHICH IS BETTER?

Pros and cons of using watercolor paints in pans and in tubes. Useful tips and personal experience.

GOUACHE AND WATERCOLOR PAINT LABELS: 7 IMPORTANT CHARACTERISTICS

How to read watercolor and gouache paint labels: series number, permanence rating, lightfastness, pigment number, opacity rating.

INK DRAWING MATERIALS YOU NEED TO GET STARTED: MY FAVORITES

All the supplies you need to start drawing with ink: paper, nibs and nib holders, brushes, black and colored inks.

HOW TO USE A COLORLESS BLENDER MARKER: 2 EASY TECHNIQUES FOR SKETCHING

How to use a colorless blender marker correctly to create smooth gradients and new colors. Tips from an experienced sketcher.