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My pencil sharpener always breaks the "lead" in my watercolor pencils. Can you recommend a quality sharpener?


I have a Davis F. Schwartz watercolor(16x20),signed.In original frame.Does anyone know what it might be worth?
The painting is original and not a print. It is in excellent condition.

How to make watercolor paint without Kool-Aid?
I read that you need kool aid and other stuff to make it so I wonder how you can make it without cornstarch, flour, or baking soda

Can anyone tell me who painted the watercolor pic "Ne Buvez Jamais D'Eau"?
I have two original watercolor paintings " Ne Buvez Jamais D'Eau" and the one that translates, The Hen eats the snail. Cannot decifer the name of the painter.

How to sell an original Franklin McMahon watercolor?
I recently purchased from an antique store an original signed and dated watercolor painting created by Franklin McMahon. I'm considering selling it but don't know where to begin. Any suggestions?

Can watercolors be painted on cement?
will they show up?

How much water should I mix with my acrylic paint to achieve a watercolor effect?
Unfortunately I can't get my hands on any actual watercolors.

Can you use watercolor masking fluid on a canvas with acrylics?
I was wanting to block a section so I can really work my background, and I was thinking on using masking fluid. Can I really do that?

Will watercolor paint stay on a stainless steel dog bowl?
i want to paint my dog's bowls but i only have watercolor paints will these work

Best source to find title of a watercolor?
I have a framed " Collector's Guild Limited" signed and numbered lithograph by Daniel Louradour. I have found a couple of Daniel Louradour's prints identified online,but not this one. Some of the more comprehensive sites charge an annual fee to subscribe and get information, but I don't want to get involved in that. Here is the image badongo.com pic 8911449Any suggestions?

Which watercolor pencils are better, Primsmacolor or Derwent?
I'm in a Fashion Design class and I'm not sure which of these watercolor pencils are best to use for sketching designs.

Help on watercolor & acrylics painting?
If I wish to paint something using both watercolor and acrylics, what parts of the painting should be watercolor and what parts should be acrylics? I'm not very experienced with painting but would like to try doing one using both medium , so it'd be great if someone can provide an answer and some explanation or resources. Thank you

Watercolor pencils??????????????????????
any tips for watercolor pencils?i got a pack for a gift and ive never tried them before...should i start with a still life?

Where can you buy Leningrad Watercolors?
Are there any stores that sell them? Or do you buy them online? I've seen tons of beautiful pictures that people have made using the Leningrad watercolors and I can't find them online... I have no idea if I'm searching the wrong places, but please help Thank you so much

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