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    Our Story Easel & Ink Studios began with three artists, a shared love of creativity, and one deceptively simple question: Why does supporting your art have to fit inside somebody else’s box? We are Christy, Renee, and Tegan — three artists who have spent years creating, learning, experimenting, collecting far too many art supplies, discovering new materials, sharing what we know, and participating in art and watercolor communities of all kinds. Those communities have given us friendships, inspiration, knowledge, and countless opportunities to discover artists whose work we might never have encountered otherwise. We have watched beginners paint their first hesitant washes and experienced artists share techniques refined over decades.…

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    🎨 First Impressions: Winsor & Newton Aqua Drop in Magenta

    One of my favorite things about being an artist is discovering materials I’ve never worked with before. Thanks to completing the June SketchBox School project, I received a bottle of Winsor & Newton Aqua Drop in Magenta, and this was my first experience using liquid watercolor. Going into the review, I expected it to behave much like the pan and tube watercolors I’ve been using for years. Instead, I quickly realized I was working with something entirely different. The consistency is much more like an ink, flowing effortlessly from the dropper with intense, vibrant color and incredible transparency. Rather than trying to force it into my usual watercolor techniques, I…