Last week, artist Gavin Snider (@gavindedraw) instructed Brooklyn Brownstones, an Art Toolkit Workshop. Participants explored laying down washes and using their brush to carve out architectural shapes while paying attention to light and shadow. Gavin’s gentle teaching style paired beautifully with his verbal guidance, and we loved seeing what participants created during his workshop. Thank you to Chelsey, Lynne, Anushka, and Michelle for sharing your façade paintings of Greenpoint Floral Co.—the teals and burnt orangey-reds are fantastic! ⁠⁠

After deciding to stock Hahnemühle Round Watercolor Paper in our shop, we came upon Cerise’s (@gerezi_kolore) elegant mountain paintings and asked to share some alongside our launch!⁠

Our second spring workshop is just around the corner! Register for Color First, Ink Later with Mike Daikubara (@mikedaikubara) on our website, and join our online community on May 4th!⁠ Link in bio!

We can’t get enough of the fun and dynamic watercolor papers made by Hahnemühle (@hahnemuehle_global)! Last winter, we started carrying their adorable Watercolor Bookmark Pad, and it was such a hit that we were inspired to add another paper shape to our selection!⁠

Creative Prompt: Find a time to observe the natural world! Whether you explore nearby beaches, a grassy field, or a sandy terrain, we invite you to pack some supplies for a more extended sit-down and set a timer for 30 minutes while you observe and sketch the land and animals you spot! ⁠

These are some snapshots from a recent mini-adventure to a local beach!⁠