FLAX Canvas
#ASK FLAX - What is the difference between Mixed Media & Watercolor Paper?
Let's talk surfaces. Mixed Media papers typically have a
medium/vellum drawing surface with a slight amount of tooth (texture) that works well
with mediums like graphite, marker, pen & ink, and colored pencil.
Traditional watercolor paper typically has more tooth, which does not allow for
finer details or creating depth of tone when using dry mediums. The most common
watercolor paper surface is cold press. Cold press paper has a good amount of texture
or 'peaks and valleys' o
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30th Jan 2019
Daniel Smith Watercolor Seminar
Daniel Smith Watercolor, a beautiful and inventive American-made watercolor from the fine arts brand Daniel Smith, is one of our most popular watercolor paints at FLAX! Boasting the full line of over 250+ 15ml tubes, you're sure to find unique colors and properties alongside your traditional favorites at both our Oakland and San Francisco Fort Mason Center locations, as well as online.
Every so often, we are lucky to host the Daniel Smith Watercolor Seminar, which offers a
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20th Mar 2018