Dry & Put Away / September 13, 2026
Rinse the brush and clear the table
Rinse gently and reshape the brush without leaving it standing in water.
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The working sheets
Materials, room on the table and the small decisions that shape a wash.
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Dry & Put Away / September 4, 2026
Drying space is part of the kit
Reserve a clean, level place where a wet sheet will not be handled accidentally.
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Brush Decisions / August 21, 2026
Two choices for an uneven edge
Decide whether the edge is part of the painting or a mark you want to soften.
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Start a Wash / August 7, 2026
Make a limited palette feel useful
Choose a few colors whose mixes support the object you plan to paint.
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Paper & Water / July 17, 2026
When paper begins to buckle
Pause and let the sheet dry instead of chasing every ripple with more water.
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Start a Wash / June 19, 2026
The first wash on a shared table
Clear a dry landing area before putting water near shared household space.
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Brush Decisions / May 22, 2026
One brush or a small pair?
Start with the marks you need: broad wash, narrow edge or both.
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Paper & Water / April 20, 2026
What paper weight changes
Compare manufacturer paper specifications and how much water the planned wash uses.
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Start a Wash / March 19, 2026
Choose the sheet before the paint
Pick a paper size that fits the available table and drying space.
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