tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924533971138011276.post1044276954322817852..comments2024-02-28T21:59:05.980-08:00Comments on inkandpaintclub-peraza: "Tools of the Trade"mike perazahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09218832344478449495noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924533971138011276.post-76902533239814717102013-09-27T08:03:46.741-07:002013-09-27T08:03:46.741-07:00I apologize for taking your time away from paintin...I apologize for taking your time away from painting Kyle but am glad you are enjoying my blog. Like so many businesses in this country these days, the small "mom and pop" art stores once sprinkling the cities have been reduced in number and replaced with larger chains. unfortunately many of these carry inferior art supplies compared to the products stocked a few decades ago.<br /><br />They tell me it's based on supply and demand and that when I enquire as to a specific brand or material that no one else has asked for it or that people are very happy with the 12 color no-name Watercolor set for only $4.95.. I can't help but think if they were to try a better quality brand they would find more saturation, smoother application to board, purer mixing of colors, and even a more solid light fast formula that won't fade as nearly as fast. But with many things you get what you pay for and their argument has always been people don't want to spend the extra money some of the materials I request would cost. <br /><br />I'm happy to hear you are also keeping up with the digital age as it will not be leaving us. I have always believed for example that an electronic pen and wacom tablet is just another tool and one I use frequently. Take care Kyle and thanks for writing.mike perazahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218832344478449495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924533971138011276.post-86452233961139675702013-09-26T16:58:04.764-07:002013-09-26T16:58:04.764-07:00Hey there, Mike! I just stumbled across your blog...Hey there, Mike! I just stumbled across your blog today and I've already wasted so much time browsing when I should have been painting. It's fantastic! (I'm a big fan of both you and the Mouse!)<br /><br />I have to agree with you about the dwindling supply of quality art supplies out there. I'm a theatrical set designer in NYC and during the design process, I work mostly the old-school way of hand-rendering, modeling, and drafting. It's so difficult to find the good stuff out there, and when you do, it's so dang expensive due to lack of supply and demand.<br /><br />Oddly enough, in this age of computer aided design and its prevalence in the theatre world, I've had many clients confess they've kept me around because of my hand-done artwork. I'll take that! Now, that said, I'm currently learning VectorWorks, a computer drafting program. It's a slooooooow process. I'm pretty sure I could hand draft an entire show in the time it takes me to draw a single flat on the computer, but I'm learning! <br /><br />Keep up the good work, Mike! I can't wait for your next post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08975130777173886098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924533971138011276.post-26553861862841587762013-09-16T18:44:12.194-07:002013-09-16T18:44:12.194-07:00I probably do about half of my work in digital whi...I probably do about half of my work in digital which leaves the other half with the old techniques, so I'm only too glad to try to keep up with the traditional methods and materials as well as trying to learn the latest software programs and hardware devices. <br /><br />However it is becoming tougher finding QUALITY materials these days. With fewer demand by customers, art stores are not carrying as much and in fact many of the vintage high end art supply shops here in Burbank and Hollywood have closed.mike perazahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09218832344478449495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5924533971138011276.post-88307577230312808882013-09-16T18:17:27.041-07:002013-09-16T18:17:27.041-07:00At least they're still around at all I suppose...At least they're still around at all I suppose. Knowing how the digital age has since put such demand for these tools into decline so quickly. have to look for one of those holders myself.Chris Sobieniakhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838106041175506925noreply@blogger.com