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a blog by Lisa Spangler

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Daniel Smith Essentials Set

Posted on November 23, 2018June 6, 2019by Lisa

I’ve been getting several questions from you all asking me about recommendations for a good set of watercolors to get started with — so I’m working on a series of posts for you, starting with the Daniel Smith Essentials set of 6 (Find it on Amazon or Ellen Hutson): I got my set 2 years ago for […]

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My Main Palette

Posted on April 27, 2018June 6, 2019by Lisa

All about the 21 paints in my main watercolor palette. I have Daniel Smith, Winsor & Newton, Davinci, Holbein and some watercolors that I made!

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Watercolor Brush Comparison (and my unicorn brushes!)

Posted on April 25, 2018November 24, 2021by Lisa

A watercolor brush comparison and my unicorn brushes! I wish I’d have found a post like this years ago. THIS is the post about watercolor brushes I wish I could have found somewhere when I was getting started.

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I'm so glad you're here! I'm Lisa Spangler, prairie girl living in the big city of Austin, TX. In case you were wondering, sideoats is the state grass of Texas and to me it's just as beautiful as any flower. Hope you'll stay awhile and visit often. More about me.

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I wrote up a list of my watercolor gear for you here — this covers paints, paper, sketchbooks, brushes, books and more!

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Painted Notes: My Mixed Media Card Class

Have you always wanted to try mixed media but weren’t sure where to start? Well then, I have just the class for you over at Big Picture. THIS is the class I wish I could have taken when I started on my mixed media journey. Come join me.

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