tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077681147259347412.post1760623297225657538..comments2024-03-27T21:57:58.225-04:00Comments on Hudson Valley Sketches - : Driving Through the Garden StateJamie Williams Grossmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10769196454699941599noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077681147259347412.post-27012480799867940532012-01-06T07:21:46.315-05:002012-01-06T07:21:46.315-05:00Katie, I've done four parts of the S&B Alp...Katie, I've done four parts of the S&B Alpha review so far. You can start from this one: http://hudsonvalleysketches.blogspot.com/2011/12/stillman-and-birn-alpha-hardbound.html . Each one will give you a link to the next installment. (Two more installments coming over the next few days.....) With regard to washes, etc., it really depends on how you work, which varies so much from person to person. Those who use lots of water, many layers, and scrubbing the paper, will have a much different experience than I do. You can always write to the company via their website and ask for paper samples so you can choose what will work best for you.Jamie Williams Grossmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769196454699941599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077681147259347412.post-26558677553555186022012-01-05T23:40:36.645-05:002012-01-05T23:40:36.645-05:00Can't wait to read your review of the S&B ...Can't wait to read your review of the S&B bound books, since I want to try them... but I'll definitely be using some wc washes and want to know the paper will hold up to that, with minimal buckling and no bleed through. Got my fingers crossed. :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02742105802768625523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077681147259347412.post-37831708710500480132012-01-05T16:47:09.833-05:002012-01-05T16:47:09.833-05:00Joan, thank you so much. It's funny that I fin...Joan, thank you so much. It's funny that I finished up this book right at the start of the year, instead of at the end of 2011! I'm pretty sad about wrapping this one up, and I've never felt that way before. Strange. Usually I can't wait to jump into a new one.<br /><br />Be sure to break in your new one before you use it. I went out today with a new one that I went through the break-in process with first, and it does make a huge difference. I didn't even need to clip it down to a board. It made the sketchbook so easy to use.<br /><br />JamieJamie Williams Grossmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10769196454699941599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6077681147259347412.post-77210528490396308492012-01-05T12:20:32.249-05:002012-01-05T12:20:32.249-05:00I just love that you were sketching while in a mov...I just love that you were sketching while in a moving car! I have tried it and it is even more difficult than sketching on a moving train. These are great. I admire your dedication!!! Love the painting of the wedding flowers...so lovely! Great hint about breaking in the S&B bound book. I do have one that Michael sent me and I haven't used it yet. You really started off the new year well!Joan Tavolotthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11290923567339587417noreply@blogger.com