Cathy Johnson's Strathmore-Lesson 1

[@anniefort]

Aww, Kate, this is splendid. This one and your others. Thank you. At 87 years I am staying home and enjoying these lovely gifts. Annie Fielding Fortenberry

[@CathyJohnson]

You're so very welcome, Annie!

[@ThePattiw]

Thank you Cathy! I have watched this Workshop few years ago, but so fantastic to watch it again. It is inspiring for everyone, including other artists. Be well❣️

[@CathyJohnson]

Thank you, you too!

[@ApproximatelyCee]

I'm happy to see you doing a Strathmore lesson. I have been painting in watercolor for years, but I have picked up new techniques from this lesson. I love to learn new things. Thanks Kate!

[@LibraMoonScorpioSun]

So glad to see this on KZbin. I followed you on Strathmore. This will make a nice reference. TFS!

[@amysands1654]

Thank you very much for this video! I use your First Steps Painting Watercolors book and it has been so helpful as well.

[@lesliejohnson7857]

My brother suggested I check out your lessons. The assisted living apartments where I live have various arts and crafts offerings, including watercolor painting. I'll be suggesting to our activities people that we watch your lessons as part of scheduled sessions. I'm a beginner, some are much more experienced. (Con does say I have an eye for color though.) I'm pretty sure we'll all learn a lot.

[@CathyJohnson]

Lovely, thank you for writing!

[@kineticpsi]

I'm afraid to buy artist grade tubes because I know once I use them I will never be able to go back to the student grade, which is easier on my budget. Maybe I'll get 3 of the primaries and do some experimentation that way. Thanks for posting this series!

[@CathyJohnson]

You know, actually artist grade paints are usually so much more concentrated they go farther. I'm not sure they don't actually SAVE you money in the long run!

[@junacaba6451]

Hello ma'am! I am just wondering about the names of colors that you squeezed into this beautiful travel palette. I am a newbie in painting and i'd like to sort of mimic your color preference. Thanks.

[@CathyJohnson]

I'm sorry, that's so old I don't remember! You can see some of my usual colors here: www.flickr.com/photos/cathy-johnson/sets/72157604173444404/

[@junacaba6451]

What brand of watercolor do you use; do you use student grade colors? Thanks again.

[@CathyJohnson]

No, I use artist grade; student grade can be weak and grainy.

[@CathyJohnson]

Thanks for writing, Amy, I'm glad you like!