tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post662907841030495959..comments2024-03-17T07:30:48.314-05:00Comments on Vicky L. Williamson: mushrooms . . . or the lack thereofVicky L. Williamsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00435272623009754836noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post-66731136245234282142015-06-10T07:41:16.917-05:002015-06-10T07:41:16.917-05:00Jana, it seems that I simplify the complexities of...Jana, it seems that I simplify the complexities of what I see without even realizing I'm doing so. Not a conscious decision -- it's just part of my unique "style". I'd love to paint inspiring landscapes but it seems I'm more able to do simple illustrations.<br />Some of my handmade books contain 140 lb. paper, some contain 90 lb. Others may have a lighter paper made for printing such as Nideggen. When binding the heavier papers, I use fewer sheets of paper in each signature. Some brands of heavy paper cannot be folded into signatures so I buy those that can. <br />Heavier paper allows wetter, "juicy" watercolor application but I seldom work with very wet washes. So using 90 lb. would be best for me probably --- For this journal I simply used what I had on hand, a sample pack of watercolor papers. Next time I buy paper for more journal-binding, I'll probably buy a lighter weight.Vicky L. Williamsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00435272623009754836noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7437733278011128705.post-35422205472058972722015-06-08T12:16:45.219-05:002015-06-08T12:16:45.219-05:00Hi, Vicky, nice sketches, love how you can simplif...Hi, Vicky, nice sketches, love how you can simplify... are all your last sketches made on 140 lb paper? It is 300 g/m2, I always thought, that it is too heavy for sketchbook, I make my from 160 g/m2 = 98 lb. I wonder what's the difference in using them... have to find some and try.<br />We are having very dry weather, the soil is hard without water...Janahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06261337579755656328noreply@blogger.com