You are viewing a single comment's thread from:
RE: Art City Den Bosch - De Kwast (art supply shop)
You need white to mix colours, to make them lighter for example, darker can be done with other colours than black.
I assume the schoolmate discovered that the white is great to blend colours, let it look moor smooth and shiny and less bright.
I doubt it is a mindset from only to use what we have. That is how art started, by using what we have and develop certain methods. But working by following "the rules"and using the "right" materials doesn't create art. It does fill the pockets of the manufacturers and sellers.
As long as people believe art can only be created by buying the right materials and working in the right way, if it is framed, the price is set for a minimum of X euros this business will continue.
That kid had good eyes, not sure if she was being taught that or she figure it out herself. I remember it was quite pretty with the white shimmer.
You are right. Art and creation shouldn't be restricted by rules and limitation of material.
I assume she figured it out herself or someone said coloured pencils look way better inlf you used in layers which could also be discovered by colouring outside the lines.