I have one painting in the show Caught In The Moment, hosted by the Concord Art Association at Visit Concord, 2151 Salvio St., Ste T, Concord, California, Jul 2-Sept 30, Mon-Fri 10-4. You should stop in and check out all the great art in the gallery!
Time lapse of the alchemy-inspired ink and watercolor painting Elements of Life, which debuted in the Concord Art Association’s “Elements” show in March 2025.
Watch here or on patreon to be notified when prints and the original painting are available for sale.
MATERIALS
Stationery Parchment Paper – I bought a giant pad of this a long time ago and I don’t remember the brand, but this is substantially similar: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00EJWYLU0/?th=1
Ph. Martin Bombay Inks* https://tinyurl.com/3882cddd
Blick Compass* https://tinyurl.com/2kyvb8wa
Tombow Mono Erasers* https://tinyurl.com/mrxdvve6
Cretacolor Fine Art Graphite Pencils* https://tinyurl.com/4dby3bnz
Speedball Nib* https://tinyurl.com/5n6zp2v4
Raphael Brushes* https://tinyurl.com/yvm2sbrc
Scotch Painters Tape* https://tinyurl.com/4z8t35xm
Maimeri Blu Watercolor* https://tinyurl.com/4jva3e6f
Daniel Smith Watercolor* https://tinyurl.com/3psntrb3
Kuretake Gansai Tambi Watercolor* https://tinyurl.com/5ejnj3ky
Richeson Flower Mixing Tray* https://tinyurl.com/34uartpr
Palette Magnetic Tin Travel Case with Half Pans https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Watercolor-Palette-Acrylics-Painting/dp/B0838ZWLZS
MUSIC
Epidemic Sound* Playlist of Epidemic Music I’ve Used in My Art Videos:
https://tinyurl.com/fzpnvsm3
Woodland Spirits – Bonnie Grace
Forever Free – Philip Ayers
Feeding the Fire – American LegionSoaking Up the Sun – Headlund
River Walk – Philip Ayers
Stony Shore – Deskant
Highland Hymn – Bonnie Grace
Winds of Aetheria – Dian Shuai
By Air – Sam Will
The Fairy Dance – Bonnie Grace
Old Scottish Town – Trabant 33
Merry on the Moor – Bonnie Grace
Pagan Rituals – Roy Edwin Williams
The Bard’s Tale – Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen
Water soluble oil sounds wild! What the heck? I take some Sargent Art water soluble oil pastels for a spin with swatching and rigorous mixed media tests. Link to Blick under “Materials” below so you can try them yourself. Paint something with them and tag me on Bluesky @crysodenkirk or post it in my discord!
MATERIALS
Water Soluble Oil Pastels on Blick* https://tinyurl.com/mhp9etf5
Bienfang 90lb Cold Press Watercolor Paper* https://tinyurl.com/yc38vmvz
MUSIC
Epidemic Sound* Playlist of Epidemic Music I’ve Used in My Art Videos:
https://tinyurl.com/fzpnvsm3
Til’ I’m Gone (Instrumental Version) – Candelion
Standing on Your Own (Instrumental Version) – Paper Twins
Say You Would (Instrumental Version) – Victor Lundberg
I Can’t Rely on You (Instrumental Version) – Candelion
Not as Cool as You Think (Instrumental Version) – Mindme
Skip the Small Talk (Instrumental Version) – Gamma Skies
Waiting for Love (Instrumental Version) – Candelion
A day late but I hope you’re having a Blessed Solstice and Yule, a Merry Christmas, and the brightest of holiday seasons, whichever light flickering against the darkness you may celebrate. Timelapse of a Solstice/Yule/Christmas tree in watercolor and ink on bristol board.
MATERIALS
Fabriano Smooth Bristol 9×12*: https://tinyurl.com/3mxkymws
Tombow Mono Erasers* https://tinyurl.com/mrxdvve6
Cretacolor Fine Art Graphite Pencils* https://tinyurl.com/4dby3bnz
Brause Natural Wood Nib Holder* https://tinyurl.com/35w3p7ve
Speedball Nib* https://tinyurl.com/5n6zp2v4
Raphael Brushes*: https://tinyurl.com/yvm2sbrc
Scotch Painters Tape* https://tinyurl.com/4z8t35xm
Dr. Ph Martin’s India Ink* https://tinyurl.com/3db94uud
Ziller Ink* https://tinyurl.com/yhzexnw6
Maimeri Blu Watercolor* https://tinyurl.com/4jva3e6f
Daniel Smith Watercolor* https://tinyurl.com/3psntrb3
Kuretake Gansai Tambi* https://tinyurl.com/5ejnj3ky
Winsor & Newton Designers Gouache* https://tinyurl.com/mr2atvph
Richeson Flower Mixing Tray* https://tinyurl.com/34uartpr
Palette Magnetic Tin Travel Case with Half Pans https://www.amazon.com/Magnetic-Watercolor-Palette-Acrylics-Painting/dp/B0838ZWLZS
MUSIC
Epidemic Sound* Playlist of Epidemic Music I’ve Used in My Art Videos:
https://tinyurl.com/fzpnvsm3
Middle & End – Stormy Weather
The Noel – In a Christmas Spirit Way
Snow Dept – Stuckin Christmas Time
Snow Dept – Christmas Day
Craig Reever – Miracle in Town
Loving Caliber feat. Emmi – Kissing Under The Mistletoe
Chimney Givers feat. Mattias Andreasson – Deck The Halls
*Affiliate links. If you make a purchase after using starred links I get a small commission, and there’s no extra charge to you. Starred Art Supply links will direct you to Blick Art’s site, which I gain a small commission from.
I test a student grade W&N pocket set in the park and in the studio.
Rating: 5/10 Sunflower Seeds
MATERIALS
Winsor and Newton Cotman Floral Pocket Set at Blick*: https://tinyurl.com/8wkubfmn