Palette and Book Review + Announcements!

[@carolesauter4205]

I have this book from 1986! First edition. I loved it then, and I love it now. I guess I could call myself a colorist. I have watercolors and any manner of art supplies. I started out around 1980 with calligraphy classes. That opened the door for me for everything else. I was 34 at the time. I'm 84 now and still love learning. I also play in a concert band. My motto, Keep Going. It's a book by Austin Kleon. Best.

[@elaineappel6424]

Steve, you are a blessing, to me, and I'm confident, to so many others. The real deal. The whole package. Many thanks and enjoy your time off - you've left us with a treasury of teaching and inspiration on your channel!

[@cassiescreations9828]

Nothing better than rocking on the porch, listening to the birds and looking at the trees! I love the slow motion video of the bee! Have a great time in Iowa, Minnesota and anywhere in between.

[@mkbuike7895]

I liked that bee, also.

[@chantelmcskimming6633]

Thank you! Have safe travels. Take the time to relax and recharge ☺️

[@brigitteitg]

I love both books for studying a chapter and then letting it slowly seep into my art. Both artists are great at introducing light and glow into a painting, which is what I’m most interested in at the moment.

[@donnafultonmiller2527]

Thanks Steve for the update. Have a restful time off. Safe travels

[@kookatsoonjan]

I have the hard copy version from 1986 of "Making Color Sing" It is my favourite watercolour book....learnt so much from it 26 years ago...highly recommend...thanks for sharing.

[@lunarbubu]

Enjoy your Vacation Steve! We will miss you but go and enjoy your self. :)

[@mkbuike7895]

Wishing you a pleasant and safe vacation. I look forward to your Etchr demo and workshop(s)!

[@SteveAtkinsonFineArt]

Super cool! I used to live in Minneapolis and Wet Paint was my art supply store. Love it, hope you have fun there! That folio palette is gorgeous, but it'd be wasted on a beginner like myself. I can heartily agree with your endorsement of the James Gurney Color and Light book. It's chock full of information, so dense, and one I have learned so much from. Anyways, have fun on your vacation and we'll all just have to be patient until you get back. Albert says "Hey" to Reese!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Hey thanks buddy! I do seem to remember you mentioned living in that area for a bit. I've never been, so will be fun to meet the Wet Paint gang up there. Beginner? Hah! hardly. Yes, that book is a must for every art library I think. I may have to set Reese up with an email account so he can trade war stories with Albert. Then again, Reese is afraid of everything, technology included.

[@merakiart3499]

This is so awesome, Hope you have a nice vacation! Thanks for sharing all this with us.

[@megperry5586]

Enjoy your vacation, wish I was near Minnesota!

[@watercolornewbies]

Have a wonderful holiday Steve. I especially loved the book reviews - they are really helpful. Please do more of those.

[@jeankellner4314]

Thanks for a look at those art tool kit palettes. Those are cool and I can't wait to pick up a few. I am really a beginner, but I bought that book, Making Color Sing, a few weeks ago and I am loving it, even though it is a bit above my head right now. I still think it is helping me with how I mix and put color down on the paper now. I will look into getting that other book, too. Have a great vacation!

[@twenty-fifth420]

I hope you enjoy your vacation Steve! Be sure to stay safe. Edit: Also my palette is magnetic too. I bought magnetic strips and empty full pans. Just fill them up with paints into a metal box lol. It can fit 20 colors even in a small 'size' with a top that i use as a mixing area. Although sadly because of my small size, I can only mix one color at a time. But hey, I prefer them over plastic and porcelain! I just love the shiny gloss of mixing colors and it is super thin/easy to make large washes.

[@loveandlife4222]

I would love it if you would give us a tour of the shop in Minnesota! The flowers in your yard are gorgeous. Also, I was lucky enough to order the palette you showed on your channel. I was afraid they would already be sold out. I have another one of her palettes and just love it! This new one I would like to have ready in my camper for our vacations and mini trips. Then my art supplies will be light. Have a wonderful vacation. 🙂

[@Vipralipsa]

Please, do a review/video on portable water backets. What are the better way to attach them to a drawing board or a pallet? Struggling with finding the one that has light weight but good volume.

[@LaLa_ArtGal]

Thanks for another satisfying video. 😍 That last minute was exactly what I needed. 💛🧡❤

[@t2terri]

I bought little art travel tote last year with medium sized pallet. I 💜 it…. It travels well-- plus store in car for just in case adventures!

[@thefrugalcrafter]

I feel like I just had a glimpse at your everyday process with the basketball 😆

[@capbin146]

Just watched one of your videos about why stamp then deja vu. 🤔😀 hi Lindsay.

[@mindofwatercolor]

You may or may not be correct. No comment! 😂

[@ianjackson5834]

both those book are a great resource and I have learned a lot from them, love that new pallet, enjoy you trip

[@theresewallner9027]

Ill be there Steve. Can’t wait to meet you!😊

[@alejandromorales9516]

I haven't put any M. Graham in mine, but lots of Sennelier. With a little drying time, they do fine ... still tacky, but they don't run.

[@tbm7187]

Welcome to Iowa! Hope you guys have a great vacation!

[@lynnrush7166]

Enjoy your vacation! I have an early edition of ‘Making Color Sing’ that I’ll read while sitting by the pool this week. Stay safe.

[@Hawise1]

Enjoy your family vacation, Steve! Be safe xo

[@BornAgainFarmGirl]

Hope your vacation Turns out wonderfully 🥰 !

[@raed3063]

Great review of the Art Tool Kit and cool tips. Have a wonderful and safe vacation 👍🏽

[@nancypeplau9747]

Have a wonderful vacation!

[@annamariataudel2668]

Have a wonderful healthy and relaxing vacation!

[@phillblake6829]

The repurposed makeup palette is a great idea

[@pamgaylord2130]

I’ve always wanted to go the art store Wet Paint in St Paul’s. Getting the opportunity to me you and Marty would be awesome too. Bummed that the date doesn’t work out for me this time but hope there will be another opportunity in the future.

[@ArtistInNewHampshire]

Gurney’s books are wonderful!

[@BeatriceHobson12]

I really enjoy your channel. Thank you for your instruction and tips! BTW you remind me of De Niro!!!

[@marilynkadzielski9670]

Enjoy your well deserved vacation! I look forward to your return ☺️ I’ll say a prayer for a safe and happy time. Is Reese minding the shop in your absence?

[@eileengoldenberg270]

I love Marie’s palettes . They are great!

[@charleneh8374]

Have a marvelous time away! Your channel has more than enough content to keep a beginner, like me, busy! Stay safe and well!

[@capbin146]

Hope to see you and Marty in the replay. I have very fond memories of MSP. enjoy your holiday.

[@lylewyant3356]

I haven't checked in for some time... You should come to WV in the Fall. We've had a fair amount of rain so hopefully the leaves will be brilliant this year

[@susantoper6514]

Thanks for the book reviews. I've ordered Making Colours Sing, I already have James Gurneys book.

[@annevanderwoude9319]

Steve I hope you have a wonderful holiday I love your videos thank you.

[@loriminor7253]

Happy Vacation!

[@PamelaEnz]

I am so excited that you will be visiting Wet Paint! I've already "registered" so I will see you there!

[@catharinarooth7442]

Thanks for book tip, bought Make watercolor sing.

[@farmwife7944]

If you want to turn your grandkids on the James Gurney, pick up his series of Dinotopia books. I enjoy them myself and have them here and the kids were totally amazed when I told them about the man who wrote the stories and did all the illustrations, using family, friends, and neighbors for models. I doubt the kids had ever given much thought to the artistic value in story books so these books were perfect for that, and just plain fun.

[@andreasmith2673]

We look forward to your return 😊

[@devandestudios128]

Enjoy your vacation and don't fret over us, we're not going anywhere. Great video as always.

[@Caris158]

Enjoy!

[@dmcdaniel2009]

HAVE A GRAND HOLIDAY !!

[@mrspock2al]

Steve, I would really like to see a video of you & Marty exploring "Wetpaint". Have a safe and relaxing vacation.

[@thefrugalcrafter]

Yes!

[@mrspock2al]

@@thefrugalcrafter Hi Lindsay, I'm now watching yesterday's Sat Chat. 👍

[@conceptualtruth]

That folio palette looks perfect. I just ordered one. :)

[@t2terri]

U will 💜 it!!

[@irreantum829]

I hope you got Reece's permission for that. 😂😂😂 Have a great month and enjoy your vacation.

[@gbantick]

Appreciate your generous sharing. Is there a lip on the top edge of the pallete, and if not is there are problem with washes running off?

[@mindofwatercolor]

No lip on the top edge but there is on the sides and bottom by the colors. The lid sits at an angle so color pools away from the top edge. It can a problem be if I create a wash with too much water. I use those little white wells for wetter pools of color. Its still a small palette so definitely not designed for painting large images with a lot of wet washes. A much bigger palette is needed for that.

[@gbantick]

@@mindofwatercolor thanks for your thoughtful reply

[@catherinelevison3310]

I would come to “Wet Paint” and meet you if I could!! I got an email from them about your appearance but I live too far away. I love that verse you shared from Luke. Thank you.

[@wolflynnx4]

Have an AWESOME vacation 😎👍

[@cathystockton2721]

Enjoy your vacation

[@pattycyr8662]

Thanks for the information. The books seem informative. I am a "bookie" so Making Color Sing might be a good read for me. (Also, do you know where one can find colored watercolor paper? I've heard of rag paper in color but that's all. Thanks!)

[@aleidadiaz2261]

Where did you get that magnetic clip?!

[@michaelart322]

I was just trying to get a answer to this. I bought watercolor brushes and they came and they only have a number on them .what should I do to figure out what number is the color. Thank you.oh they are watercolor brushes and have a colorful day happy painting

[@plove523]

Speaking of heat, my palette of M.Graham wc paints has been open on my desk for over a month and still hasn’t dried yet here in hot n humid Florida. The purple is especially moist. The others are still tacky to touch. I assume this is normal? I guess the upside is I don’t have to worry about them drying and cracking and falling out in transport.

[@mindofwatercolor]

They'll never get hard really but semi firm. Firm enough not to run. Various colors will be firmer than others. Another tip is to keep the paint in the wells spread out. Deeper fills will tend to be softer longer.

[@redparrot53]

My son moved to South Carolina, I miss him and my grandsons so much, he lives in Mount Pleasant, don't know if that's anywhere near you or not...loved the video with the bee!

[@mindofwatercolor]

Thats on the coast in the Charleston area. Been there many times. I love that area.

[@mikepolo2887]

These palettes are amazing. I actually like that is comes with wells of different sizes, as I am very likely to run out of ultramarine, but something like quin rose lasts forever. And books of James Gurney are great. I recommend both “Color and Light” and “Imaginative Realism”. I’ll check out “Making Color Sing”, thank you!

[@laurabarnes97lb]

Please please please share where you got the skull you were throwing into at the beginning, I need one!!

[@mindofwatercolor]

It was just a plastic model I got at a craft store. Probably over 30 years ago.

[@colleenmcchesney1482]

Have a safe, fun time on vacation. We will miss you but look forward to seeing you & your videos soon.

[@kellysartthrob]

Ahhh, that bumble bee at 13:00.

[@JohnGillick-h9v]

How do you keep the paints fresh in ALL of the palettes you reviewed in your palette video?

[@mindofwatercolor]

No need. I don't do anything. Not sure what you mean by fresh. They require rewetting before use as is typical with watercolor.

[@ms.pirate]

I thought that was grey water color paint in the thumbnail 😅

[@artsabhi_tutorial6187]

Very good bro

[@Rosalinda626]

Boys will be boys 🤗

[@corespond1274]

🏕 Bonnes vacances 🏖

[@BrokebutCreative]

Well now I have to spend money