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Fat Pad, Paint Set, and Robin Tutorials! (Patreon)

Published:
2024-12-09 23:45:45
Edited:
2024-12-10 00:34:25
Imported:
2026-10

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Hi everyone,

I’m excited to share something I’ve been working on - a watercolour fat pad (journal) I created in collaboration with Jackson’s Art Supplies!

It’s made with Fabriano Artistico 100% cotton cold-pressed paper, designed to give you the best experience for practising techniques, experimenting with mixed media, or creating finished artwork.

For more details about why I love this pad and how it can enhance your watercolour journey, read more about it here: https://www.louisedemasi.com/tips/2024/12/10/the-importance-of-using-a-high-quality-watercolour-journal

On another note, I know many of you have been waiting for my Schmincke paint set. Gary from Jackson’s mentioned that he underestimated how quickly it would sell out, but the good news is - more sets have been ordered and should be back in stock soon. Thanks so much for your patience.

Robin Tutorials

In a previous post, I asked which robin you’d like me to make a tutorial for, and the votes were neck and neck! Instead of flipping a coin, I’ve decided to create both tutorials - the robin standing and the robin on the fence. They’re nearly finished, and I’ll be posting them together soon. Can’t wait to share them with you!

Louise

 

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Susan Luus

Top robin. Louise I am in NZ, is there any way I can buy the Fat Pad and also your Scminke paints? One more question - any chance of a tutorial on elephants? You and your work are inspirational. Thank you.

Katherine

Can't wait for the robins tutorials ! I would love to see a polar bear tutorial 😊

Louise De Masi

Hi Susan, Dom here. You can order them from the Australian store from the links on the website. https://www.louisedemasi.com/my-art-supplies Scroll down on that page and you'll find all the links under the heading "Louise De Masi Branded Art Supplies". Louise will answer your other question. 😊

Louise De Masi

Hi Susan -Thank you! I love elephants. I'll try to fit another elephant tutorial in next year.

Linda

Thanks for doing both robins, Louise🤗.

Basia

Yes I use Jacksons brushes all the time & totally agree they are really great - these are my go-to brushes for painting big areas and colour mixing, ....I use pure sable for detailed work. .... I would also add that their "Quill" style brushes are superb...., they deliver a lot of water in a very controlled way .... the smallest version of this brush is particularly usefull when doing a tiny area that requires the wet into wet technique.....And your new fat pad .......Fabriano is new for me and also painting like this....seems like a great way to keep painting regularly without always doing a big project....Looking forward to trying it out 🤗!

Pam Lowery

Looking for ornament picture for cards

Louise De Masi

Thank you Basia and thanks for the info about their quill brushes.

Marika Roth

Here is that question about the fat pad.

Mary Siegel

Hi Louise, I am new to watercolor painting and am really LOVING your site and tutorials. Question: Do you have a designated mixing brush for mixing paint colors? I seem to waste a lot of paint when using the #7 or similar size brush for mixing because I get too much paint in the brush and then have to wash it out before I paint with it. Another question: I have Windsor and Newton professional tube paints and cant seem to get the color separation from mixed colors like you do. For example in the apple tutorial, I’m not getting as much shadowing effect from the French Ultramarine as you do. Is that due to technique or paint or both? Thanks in advance!

Louise De Masi

Hi Mary, thank you! I don’t use a designated mixing brush. I tend to mix with whatever brush I’m using at the time. I waste paint too! You can dab a bit of excess paint onto your palette or even use your fingers to squeeze out the excess paint from the bristles before rinsing (messy fingers though). For your second question, it’s more about technique than the paint itself. Winsor & Newton professional paints are excellent, so they’ll definitely do the job. The separation you’re seeing usually comes from how wet the paper is, how the paint is applied, and how much you let the colours move on the surface. If the paper is too dry you won’t get that same soft shadowing or colour movement. Keep experimenting with water levels and letting the paint do a bit of its own thing.

Mary Siegel

Thanks Louise! I will keep practicing. BTW, your tutorial on brush control is really great…one of my biggest takeaways is how to load the paint on my brush. Such a simple thing but I know it will make a big difference with proper water and paint application. Thanks again!!!

Louise De Masi

Glad it was helpful. The more you paint- the quicker it starts to make sense. Thanks Mary.