Oh Canada... what's happening? Just For laughs is Canadian Tradition, for as long as I remember there has been a 'just for laughs festival' & it is as it states - just for laughs! & It has been cancelled... at a time when Canadians need more to laugh about, not less. 'Victor has been the mascot and his big bold greenness & massive smile -made us smile for a long time .. Victor is crying today, as are too many comedians. I've known many comedians & have always thought it sad- most feel they won't make it "big' unless they leave Canada, example - Jim Carey (one of many) & it's usually true. It's going to be harder now, one less venue for our funniest to express themselves. Victor is sobbing. I hope it's just temporary and it returns because Canadians NEED to laugh, more than ever. Victors background is a bold Gold as you can tell.
A quick chat about metallic paint experience! I have tried several there are MANY to choose from in all price ranges and below is my account with a couple so you can decide the direction you might want to do. I do not remember exactly what price I paid for some of these only approximately, I'll include the name if you want to look them up & remember:
if anywhere but Canada - you'll probably have a lower price (Thanks J.T.). 2 were purchased directly from the company, another DeSerres (Canadian art supplies -good prices) and Amazon.
A quick chat about metallic paint experience! I have tried several there are MANY to choose from in all price ranges and below is my account with a couple so you can decide the direction you might want to do. I do not remember exactly what price I paid for some of these only approximately, I'll include the name if you want to look them up & remember:
if anywhere but Canada - you'll probably have a lower price (Thanks J.T.). 2 were purchased directly from the company, another DeSerres (Canadian art supplies -good prices) and Amazon.
1. The first pallet you see what the lowest Ive paid -about $10 for the pale which I used for a while and have had for over 7 years... It's by Yasutomo. There is little paint in tiny pans but a nice variety of shades, a fun introduction but as vibrant' as I hope for -I still use them for playing with ideas in my sketch books or have handy if teaching others and don't want to use my good stuff - it is a fine set to start with, terrific for beginners & kids. DeSerres
2. Komorebi (2 sets) rectangle pans with a lot of paint! I've had this other set also about 7 years and used it a lot -the gold lovely - it's what I used on Victor and I use these for backgrounds mostly, the second set I've not even opened -classic metallic -the pan size is large and it lasts a long way. DeSerres -*note- as they were purchased a while back they might no longer be available at DeSerres.
3. I wanted to include the image of these brushes, mostly for fine line& detail with my metallic paint, especially my last set-they give a beautiful delicate fine line and hold a nice amount of paint, I use them for all fine hair/fur in my paintings.
4.& 5. Artistro -I bought this set last year off Amazon and have been very pleased -the 6 chameleon colours are very cool! I like one in particular so much 'magic' I'm going to try to purchase it on its own, I love how the coluor dramatically changes in light from deep purple to bright silver about $23. I recommend this set for anyone it covers well on black & white.
6. Beam Paints - Beam is Canadian and handmade goodness, it is a higher end paint and I only have the gold metallic' but it's by far one of the best quality and covering 'gold I've tried. The hole Canadian thing with paint made and put in wood slices I also like - creative, functional, decorative packaging. Im not sure of individual prices but it is more expensive -my set cost close to $100. This set I'd gift to others in other countries, I love shopping & sharing Canadian. Go see (on the www.) the GreatLakes pine pallet! They also make sampler/travel cards that last a lot longer than you think. These paints are a treat.
7. Windsor Newton -Silver and gold -I've tried both and flew through the gold. Good quality paint (my preferred gouache)
lasts a long time- when your tube is almost empty -do yourself a favour and squeeze it all into some container (like I have) you can keep and re hydrate it no problems, the problem is-IF/when it gets too dry in the tube-good luck getting it out, you may as well toss it. It's anywhere from $10 - $23 a tube. I do with is ALL W & N gouache now as too many times it's friend I the tubes.
8.Lisilinnka this paint has been my most expensive purchase to date, I am (mostly) very happy with it as it is top quality lovely vibrant paint. With one drop I'm amazed at the consistency & coverage, it will probably be my last purchase as it will last a while. The pans are a nice size, the packaging lovely (as previously mentioned) and the details so far have been inspiring & encouraging to play more'. I did order the Prism and after much trial and asking others their opinion -it appears I was sent the wrong paint 'stardust', I'm in the process of correcting this as the one pan was $46. (more Canadian) and I want what I ordered, I'll keep you posted*. Other than the wrong paint - this set is perfect, they do have a few more colours I'll consider (deep purples and greens) as so far this is the best quality & coverage.
* I contacted the Company, they apologized for the error and are sending me the correct paint a..s.a.p & I can keep the stardust. Terrific paint & customer service.
I hope that helps... Have you tried some metallic paint? Let me know what your favourite is!
Created to create! Time to paint!!
2. Komorebi (2 sets) rectangle pans with a lot of paint! I've had this other set also about 7 years and used it a lot -the gold lovely - it's what I used on Victor and I use these for backgrounds mostly, the second set I've not even opened -classic metallic -the pan size is large and it lasts a long way. DeSerres -*note- as they were purchased a while back they might no longer be available at DeSerres.
3. I wanted to include the image of these brushes, mostly for fine line& detail with my metallic paint, especially my last set-they give a beautiful delicate fine line and hold a nice amount of paint, I use them for all fine hair/fur in my paintings.
4.& 5. Artistro -I bought this set last year off Amazon and have been very pleased -the 6 chameleon colours are very cool! I like one in particular so much 'magic' I'm going to try to purchase it on its own, I love how the coluor dramatically changes in light from deep purple to bright silver about $23. I recommend this set for anyone it covers well on black & white.
6. Beam Paints - Beam is Canadian and handmade goodness, it is a higher end paint and I only have the gold metallic' but it's by far one of the best quality and covering 'gold I've tried. The hole Canadian thing with paint made and put in wood slices I also like - creative, functional, decorative packaging. Im not sure of individual prices but it is more expensive -my set cost close to $100. This set I'd gift to others in other countries, I love shopping & sharing Canadian. Go see (on the www.) the GreatLakes pine pallet! They also make sampler/travel cards that last a lot longer than you think. These paints are a treat.
7. Windsor Newton -Silver and gold -I've tried both and flew through the gold. Good quality paint (my preferred gouache)
lasts a long time- when your tube is almost empty -do yourself a favour and squeeze it all into some container (like I have) you can keep and re hydrate it no problems, the problem is-IF/when it gets too dry in the tube-good luck getting it out, you may as well toss it. It's anywhere from $10 - $23 a tube. I do with is ALL W & N gouache now as too many times it's friend I the tubes.
8.Lisilinnka this paint has been my most expensive purchase to date, I am (mostly) very happy with it as it is top quality lovely vibrant paint. With one drop I'm amazed at the consistency & coverage, it will probably be my last purchase as it will last a while. The pans are a nice size, the packaging lovely (as previously mentioned) and the details so far have been inspiring & encouraging to play more'. I did order the Prism and after much trial and asking others their opinion -it appears I was sent the wrong paint 'stardust', I'm in the process of correcting this as the one pan was $46. (more Canadian) and I want what I ordered, I'll keep you posted*. Other than the wrong paint - this set is perfect, they do have a few more colours I'll consider (deep purples and greens) as so far this is the best quality & coverage.
* I contacted the Company, they apologized for the error and are sending me the correct paint a..s.a.p & I can keep the stardust. Terrific paint & customer service.
I hope that helps... Have you tried some metallic paint? Let me know what your favourite is!
Created to create! Time to paint!!
