OHUHU MARKERS: A POPULAR CHOICE FOR (URBAN) SKETCHING
My review of Ohuhu's 320-marker set: quality, color range, nibs, blending, marker paper.
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Julia Henze
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PAPER: THE MOST IMPORTANT SKETCHING INGREDIENT
A guide to choosing paper for urban sketching: watercolor, mixed-media, sketching, and marker paper.
Julia Henze
3 min read
GRAPHITE PENCILS: CHOOSING AND USING
Beginner-friendly guide to graphite pencils: how to choose graphite (lead) pencils for urban sketching. Key characteristics and uses.
Julia Henze
2 min read
COLORED PENCILS I USE IN MY (URBAN) SKETCHES
Colored pencils for urban sketches: what kind of pencils to use, how to choose and how to use. Read the posts or watch the video.
Julia Henze
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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.
Julia Henze
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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.
Julia Henze
3 min read
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.
Julia Henze
3 min read
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?
Julia Henze
3 min read
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!
Julia Henze
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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.
Julia Henze
5 min read
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.
Julia Henze
5 min read
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.
Julia Henze
6 min read
HOT AND COLD PRESS WATERCOLOR PAPER: IS THERE REALLY MUCH DIFFERENCE?
All you need to know about watercolor paper: textures, materials used, manufacturing methods, formats and sizes. Beginner-firendly guide.
Julia Henze
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HOW TO STORE GOUACHE ON A PALETTE: A GENIUS SOLUTION!
Tips on how to store gouache on Mijello foldable palette, which protects gouache from leaking and drying. Ideal for urban sketching and home
Julia Henze
5 min read
STEP-BY-STEP TUTORIAL: MIXED MEDIA TECHNIQUES FOR URBAN SKETCHING
A tutorial on using metallic watercolors together with regular watercolors on black paper for unusual effects in urban sketching
Julia Henze
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CARAN D'ACHE LUMINANCE 6901: MY FAVORITE COLORS FOR SKETCHING
Caran d'Ache Luminance 6901 pencils for sketching. Which colors do you need? Combine colored pencils with gouache for expressiveness
Julia Henze
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SKETCHING ON LOCATION: WHY AND HOW?
Sketching on location: tips and tools for beginners. The benefits of joining an urban sketching group. Useful resources for sketchers.
Julia Henze
3 min read
MY FAVORITE URBAN SKETCHING SUPPLIES: WATERCOLOR KIT
Essential supplies for urban sketching: watercolors, professional brushes, watercolor paper, pocket-sized palettes, fineliners and pencils.
Julia Henze
4 min read
MY FAVORITE URBAN SKETCHING SUPPLIES: GOUACHE KIT
Essential supplies for urban sketching with gouache: paints, brushes, paper and accessories. Recommendations by a professional artist.
Julia Henze
7 min read
GOUACHE COLORS FOR BEGINNERS
Learn how two choose gouache paints, and what colors to buy for your urban sketching needs. Learn the basics of color mixing.
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