The tool I can’t do without is my #11 X-Acto blade with the lightweight aluminum handle. I started using it in basic design classes in architectural school and still use it constantly. I use it for so many things: cutting my watercolor paper, cutting the drafting tape that I use to mask around items in my paintings, opening boxes of art supplies, lifting small highlights in my paintings — the list goes on forever. Keeping a ready supply of sharp, new blades is essential.
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I enjoyed the article about the “One Tool I Can’t Do Without.”
Makes me think I should write about the “one tool I couldn’t live without!” It made me wonder what other artists can’t do without. Hummmm?
I’m looking for a tutorial, video, et al on using watercolor to create transparent objects such as the Mason jars above. Any such product available?
Thanks, Mo @ mlab3@cox.net