Warning: Art Supply Sale Post Ahead

Hi friends! I’m just popping in to share the list I compiled over on my YouTube community tab of all the good deals on great supplies I found on the Amazon Prime Days sale going on today and tomorrow. Stop reading if you don’t want to be tempted LOL! I have reviews or demos for most of the products on this list. I am familiar with the prices for all of these products and they are well priced. I did cross-check prices on Blick and for the most part, if you are buying famous brand name supplies Blick will have a price that is close to or even better than Amazon. Blick is also having a Cyber Sale and offering free shipping over $39, plus today (10/8/24) is the last day to save 15% on non sale items with coupon code: wscp at Blick.

Onward with the Amazon Prime Day Deals:

CAS Pigments Amazon Store has 20% off sets of pigments for making watercolor, acrylics, encaustics, oils, etc plus buy 2 and get an extra 25% off! https://amzn.to/4gWyEq3

Paul Rubens has 20% off most products in their Amazon store (and I have reviews on most products on my channel if you need them) https://amzn.to/3U1WHu9

*This page has buy 2 and get an additional 5% off, you have to click the item to see the prime day price, usually 20% less than the shown price. https://amzn.to/4ezOKoa 

Ohuhu has 20% off many of their products including alcohol markers: https://amzn.to/3YfsBpv *scroll down to see the prime day deals

Watercolors: 

Sennelier La Petite Aquarelle 36 set: https://amzn.to/3zPFk8S (2 in stock)

Sakura Koi 24 color pocket field box with waterbrush 54% off: https://amzn.to/3U2v4Rz

Artsy Fan-Pan watercolor set: https://amzn.to/3Nhu7Be and Dvycil version: https://amzn.to/3ZUuvNk 

Marie’s Master’s set of 24 tube paints: https://amzn.to/3TW9PB2 

Paul Rubens new rainbow tin: https://amzn.to/4h0jIYj *Video on this tomorrow!

MozArt Komorebi set of 40 full pans: https://amzn.to/4ezL4CG

FunTo pocket Watercolor set (I love this palette but I replaced the paint) https://amzn.to/3TWbhmY

Art Whale set of 24 tubes (this has not been on sale for a long time!) https://amzn.to/4eYqYC9 

Faber Castel Watercolor Markers 30 pack 44% off: https://amzn.to/3XTQmSF also on Blick for the same price with open stock options: http://shrsl.com/4pe84 

Annagoni Gouache (the best jelly gouache I have tried so far) https://amzn.to/3Ni9tkd 

Paul Rubens Classic 48 watercolor pan set (I still think it’s the best version) https://amzn.to/47YJism 

Pastels: 

Monte Marte Soft Oil Pastel 39 pc set: https://amzn.to/3ZVb3QM 120 pc also on sale: https://amzn.to/3XYzBWl

Paul rubens 72 set Haiya oil pastels: https://amzn.to/486k6Aj 

Shuttle Art Tempra sticks: https://amzn.to/3U4ed0H

Kuelox/Lightwish Square Oil Pastels: https://amzn.to/4eMpCKM

Paul Rubens jumbo oil pastels: https://amzn.to/4eQUc5I 

Shiva Oil Paint Sticks set of 12 Professional colors: https://amzn.to/3YezaII The 12 set student grade are on sale too: https://amzn.to/486nrPR

Doodlehog Gel Crayons: https://amzn.to/4eUSFvp Fun for kids and adults!

Pencils:

Faber Castell Albright Drurer watercolor pencil set of 120 45% off and cheaper than Blick: https://amzn.to/3Y0qqox

Faber Castell Polychromos 120 set 42% off: https://amzn.to/4dDztBv but blick is $3 cheaper: http://shrsl.com/litk-n87-ksnkz9_1-1 

Faber Castel Black Edition set of 50 is 33% off: https://amzn.to/4eWlVSw

Arteza set of 72 wax based colored pencils: https://amzn.to/3XUWp9n

Prismacolor set of 72 colored pencils: https://amzn.to/3BBDA3I 

Arrtx set of 126 colored pencils: https://amzn.to/3Nh6fNX 

Artisto watercolor pencils set of 72: https://amzn.to/3ZPNaKm

Artisto colored pencils set of 72: https://amzn.to/4gWoc1W 

Kalor Macaron Pencils in a beautiful tin of 50: https://amzn.to/3XVIW1g 

Brutfuner Macaron set of 72: https://amzn.to/3YfCHqk (same as Kalor, just more colors)

Arteza woodless watercolor pencils: https://amzn.to/4gYgd4E No Waste Product!

Arteza 120 watercolor pencils: https://amzn.to/4eAIz31 

Brutfuner 520 pencil set: https://amzn.to/3zPlsCR (good for a classroom of kids, it is a lot for home use but there are 520 unique colors and the quality is pretty good)

Markart set of 72, awesome price for this quality, I paid 2x that and was happy to! https://amzn.to/3ZV5bXu

Surfaces:

BaoHong/Meeden Watercolor blocks: https://amzn.to/4gZ7TBq and https://amzn.to/47ZJszR 100% cotton, available in various sizes.

Grabie 100% cotton postcards 53% off: https://amzn.to/3TZseNc

Artisto pack of 3 watercolor sketchbooks (they are cellulose but very nice, great for gifts and cheap enough for everyday use!) https://amzn.to/47WZPx8

Arteza Expert watercolor sketchbook 3 pack: https://amzn.to/4dywlXy 

Lightwish watercolor sketchbooks, many on sale, I like the 100% cotton ring bound books: https://amzn.to/3U4fxkb

Sweet printed watercolor bookmarks to paint: https://amzn.to/4exSiHC *Great stocking stuffer or road trip activity!

Blick has an awesome price on overstock wood-cradled panel packs: http://shrsl.com/4peam

Brushes: 

Grabie Synthetic quill set of 9: https://amzn.to/3zRA9W8 or this in a smaller set: https://amzn.to/4eMr8fW (same white label brush)

Artegria set of 10 synthetic squirrel: https://amzn.to/3YeIcFB

Artify set of 12 synthetic squirrel: https://amzn.to/4dDGa6k (good for teachers!)

Biaelk 10 set of taklon brushes in case: https://amzn.to/4eWgcwc *Good all around and landscape set

Palettes:

Large Meeden Ceramic Palette: https://amzn.to/3NgoL95 

Large Meeden color Wheel Palette (I use this for gouache) https://amzn.to/3NfnLlV

Divided ceramic water cup: https://amzn.to/3XVT7mk 

Wooden watercolor palette pochade box: https://amzn.to/3TUYMaX 

Fancy brass palette 30% off: https://amzn.to/480UnsQ 

*Affiliate links to Amazon and Blick used, I earn a small commission on any sale after clicking my link without costing you more. Thanks!

Another late Sat chat

Hi friends! I hope you are having a nice weekend. I didn’t have a chance to blog my Sat chat video yesterday because I was visiting with my dad in the hospital. He is doing better and I thank everyone for the positive vibes you have sent his way:) Without further ado, here’s Sat Chat!

Stuff I mentioned (affiliate links used)

Happy crafting!

Bottoms Up!

Hi friends! Today I have a cocktail still life painted with a split primary palette.

A split primary palette consists of a warm and cool version of each primary color. This yields more versatility in color mixing and more vibrant colors overall. Watch the video to learn more!

Supplies (Affiliate links used)

I hope this inspires you to paint. Happy crafting!

Bon Voyage Birthday Card (Long Card with Pocket)

Hi friends! Today I am sharing a slimline card I made for my daughter Lila’s birthday last month.

Since she was leaving to study abroad I thought I would go with a travel theme. Watch the video to see how I made it, glean frugal tips and craft along with the supplies you have!

Supplies (Affiliate links used) *Please note most of what I am using is from my stash and older so you might not be able to get it. I have linked to what I can find.

I have a couple more birthdays coming up this month so let me know if you would like videos for the cards I make for those too! Happy crafting!

Roadside Attractions!

Hi friends! I love retro stuff, especially old neon signs, and diners so painting this piece was right up my alley!

Enjoy the timelapse of this painting below. If you want a real-time tutorial, you can find it in Critique Club.

Supplies (affiliate links used)

I hope you are having a great day! In case you were wondering my dad made it through surgery well and I was able to visit him in the hospital. The weather in Maine is beautiful today, so I think we will go for a drive and a hike. If we happen to pass a retro diner, we might stop in. Happy crafting!

Struggle Week Sat CHat (and a cat being naughty! Cat chat?)

Hi friends! Get ready for a cute cameo from my Tuxedo cat Tallie! It’s never a dull moment around here. Mr Frugal and I are cleaning and organizing the garage today. What are you up to?

Stuff I mentioned:

OK friends, I better get back to the garage tidy project! Don’t tell Mr. Frugal but I actually enjoy cleaning the garage! Happy crafting!

Setting up my lightfast studio gouache palette

Hi friends! I have been working on what gouache I want to put in my big studio gouache palette for a while and it is finally ready. I wanted a limited color palette of lightfast colors that would yield the greatest versatility. Also, I wanted to ensure that if I used this palette to add touches on paintings I might want to display or sell they wouldn’t fade. With that here is my final version:

The writing on the left got cropped by my scanner, it is Holbein black PBk7 from the mixing set. That mixing set has perfect primaries (magenta, yellow, and cyan) meaning they are equidistant around the wheel and you can get a greater mixing capability than with other triads. I typically use a split compliment mixing palette which is why you will see other primaries. Plus I like the vibrancy of single pigment secondary colors for mixing. I didn’t need so many colors, but I figured I have them, so why not experiment with them since they are all lightfast. Don’t get too hung up on whether a paint is lightfast if you are just learning or working in a sketchbook where the painting will be protected from light. Many fine gouache paints are not lightfast because they were made for designers to create illustrations for reproductions so they didn’t need to be fadeproof, they needed to look good for scanning. Since I sell originals occasionally I want to be sure the gouache I add is lightfast. Use what you like and enjoy! Watch the video if you want more info on why I chose the colors and brands I did.

I chose the Meeden ceramic palette for my studio gouache palette. It is available on Amazon or cheaper on the Meeden Website if you use coupon code Lindsay10 to save 10%! I added a few drops of blending medium to each color to keep the paint moist in the palette because I didn’t want to crack and fall out, so far so good! Only add a couple drops per color unless you are going to be painting outside in a hot and dry environment. I hope you enjoyed this little studio sesh today and til next time happy crafting!

*affiliate links used

Paint a Serene Landscape with a Cool Color Palette

Hi friends! Today we are going to paint a landscape with cool colors. This unusual palette is thanks to a viewer, Patti, who shared her Michael Harding paint with me! Thank you, Patti!

You can use whatever brand of watercolor you like. Grab your supplies and paint along!

Supplies: Affiliate links used

I think it’s fun to use a different color combo sometimes, it really stretches your imagination and is lots of fun too! Happy crafting!

This Week was a Whirlwind! // Sat Chat 9/21/24

Hi friends! I am feeling a bit lost this weekend. We dropped one of our girls off at the airport yesterday to fly 3000 miles away for a semester abroad. She arrived safely and is settling in and I feel relieved but I also miss her. So if you have any virtual hugs or positive vibes you want to send my way I would appreciate it! I am so happy for her and proud that she is so brave and I know it’s going to be great but I am a bit glum today. Luckily I filmed Sat Chat early this week:)

Stuff I mentioned:

That’s all from me today, I think I am going to play with some art supplies and I hope you do too. Happy crafting!