GLENDA'S BLOG

A blog by artist Glenda Castillo

Brass Watercolor Box : Frazer Price

Watercolor boxes are made from different materials: wood, metal, plastic, and each hold a purpose. Some watercolor boxes are a work of art by themselves. I love to see them, touch them and some times use them for their intended purpose. Mostly, I admire them and make...

Swatches for Watercolor Paints Using Stencils

I am a painter who uses different kind of media, and one of them is watercolor. I also know the importance of having a good idea of the correct hue needed for a specific painting or project. I started collecting swatches to create an inventory of the colors that I...

Tin Watercolor Palette with Clay Insert DIY

    I watercolor in a tinI have a certain "addiction" to small watercolor palettes. I also like to make them myself, discover how to make a small, efficient and lightweight box. So, here I go again, experimenting with different tins this time. I chose a very...

Easy Hand-Stitched Notebook or Sketchbook

Since I like to use my own paper for my sketchbooks, I'm always trying new ways of sewing them. This time, I want to show you how I stich my sketchbooks in a very easy way. This are the MATERIALS that you will need: Depending on the thickness of your paper, 5 sheets...

PRIMA Watercolor Confections

An artist is always in search, is always trying to discover new materials. I’m not afraid to try different materials for art even when they are not labeled as “professional”. To me, part of the fun is to try a new brand or new colors. Prima has developed a line of...