In this art supplies experiment, you will learn how to paint a landscape using intermediate/pro art supplies.
But how do you know when art supplies are basic, studio quality, intermediate and professional? Usually, I would say it’s the price point. But recently I used a very expensive “professional” paint brush, valued around $29US and the first time using it, a couple of bristles came out, which is normal. But the second time, many more bristles started to come out of it. Very disappointed. So I tried a much less expensive brush of similar type and it worked just fine.
For paint, I look at the information on the paint bottle or tube. If it has the colour index number on it, I classify that paint starting at intermediate.
What is Colour Index?
A colour index number is more of an identifier of the pigment that makes up the paint in the bottle or tube. For example: Ultramarine Blue is PB29. PB means “pigment blue” and 29 is the number assigned to it.
I’ll be using DecoArt Americana Premium Acrylics for this painting and although, DecoArt classifies this paint for the hobby-artist, I’ve used paints that were three times the price that should have been found in the Dollar Store.
For the brushes, I’ll be using mid-range priced brushes and you know what, if the place you buy art supplies has a house brand, try that first before investing in new brushes.
You will learn how to paint a landscape and even if you don’t have the exact same supplies that I do (It’s a big world), use what you have and learn the technique if you’ve never painted like this before.
Ready?
How to Paint a Landscape
What did you think?
Have you ever painted portraits, landscapes or other types of detail paintings using intermediate art supplies. Please share in the comments below and if you have a picture of your favourite painting, please share that as well.
I guess you never know until you try them where supplies are concerned! I have purchased several brushes that range in price and have found the Plaid set that I purchased back in 2006 work better than most of the newer ones I’ve purchased! One thing I cannot stand is to have a single hair or a few hairs that protrude farther than the rest and I get this uneven effect or one that protrudes out of place that nothing will bring it back to how it should be! Any suggestions on fixing those will be greatly appreciated!!! Thank you for sharing!
oh I remember those brushes… I used those as well way back. If you have stray hairs sticking out, cut them with scissors. That’s the easiest thing to do. Hope this helps.
I will try that! I wasn’t sure if it would mess them up so I never did it…at least now I might can save myself some aggravation!!! Thank you!
I’m not sure if I’ve shown the brushes…. but the SableTek brushes I use, Royal moved manufacturing to Mexico and OMG, the hairs were falling out so bad on these premium brushes, they had to re-do the entire line.
That’s horrible!!! At least they redid them!? I’ve heard of those brushes before, but most brushes with sable in the name are way too expensive for me and my beginner self!!!? Who ended up winning the brushes in the giveaway or has Joe not picked the winning names yet????
Oh yes, Joe picked the names, I sent one set out, still waiting for even an acknowledgment and a thank you. The other one, haven’t heard from her yet. The winners were Barb D and Elisa H. If the one lady doesn’t get back to me in 2 weeks, Joe will pick another name.
As for the brushes, I think globally we all know what happens when manufacturing goes south or east.. quality usually goes downhill.