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A John Neal Books History Lesson: Vermilion
Sources:The Met Museum WebExhibits.OrgApartmentTherapy.comWinsor & NewtonAcademic Accelerator Royal Talens
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Aug 11th 2023
Gum Arabic: A Necessity in your Tool Box
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Aug 10th 2023
A John Neal Books History Lesson: Sumi Ink
Sources for the Sumi Ink History:BritannicaJapanese WikiKaimei 1898
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Aug 9th 2023
A Dive Into Stillman and Birn Paper
The papers come in three surfaces.Medium Grain: distinctive tooth, suitable for all dry media, and will also accept multiple washes.Cold Press: Substantial tooth (but smoother than Cold Press watercolor paper), enhanced wet and tear strength, suitable for mixed-media artwork.Smooth: Suitable for pen & ink, colored pencils, water-based markers as well as watercolors.Two weights: 150gsm and 270gsm. For comparison: Arches Text Wove (120gsm); watercolor paper 90lb (185gsm), 140lb (300gsm).Choose
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Aug 2nd 2023
