I keep a jar in the corner of my studio with the primary purpose of collecting empties so I can write about them.
I know it might seem weird but I do this in part to counter balance the love we creatives have for a good art haul. I can't tell you how many artist I want each month unboxing product after product, most of which will never be seen again on their channels.
It's addictive to buy, especially when things come in so many colors and varieties. I do it too but I also have a goal to actually use what I have.
So, I collect my empties so I can highlight was has been used in my art practice. Here is the run down from this collection of empties.
Gesso-this is an absolute necessity in the studio and I definitely have its replacement in use already. The only thing I'm not sure of is purchasing it in this large tub again. Once the jar is opened and in regular use, the product starts to dry out and if you are not careful, you will loose more than you would care to.
This tub of acrylic paint dried out on me. I just don't use these paints fast enough to justify this particular packaging. I think I was down to 1/3 of the jar so it wasn't a complete waste. I have other colors in this brand and will be trying to use them up before they dry up as well.
Acrylic ink has become a recent fave. I highly recommend and have already repurchased.
Golden fluid acrylic paint. I don't know that fluid paint has a place in my regular practice. This bottle is from a small starter set. I have fallen in love with this color (transparent yellow iron oxide) but I think I will try it in another paint consistency. The jury is still out if the fluid paints are for me.
Guilding glue. You'll understand when I get to 8.
Peppermint Essential oil. I have to be careful with fragrances in my studio but I find diffusing essential oils the perfect solution for me.
My recent projects had me using a lot of acrylic paint. The heavy body acrylics helped me get texture in my work and because the texture would be painted over, this gave me the opportunity to use tubes that have been in my stash for years! I've had those system 3 paints for at least 10 years. There is still the possibility of dried out paint but tubes are much more stable.
Gold foil…I actually have multiple colors of metal leaf but the gold has been in high use lately. It's a messy product to use but the results are so so pretty.
And with that, these empties will get tossed in the trash and I'll start filling the jar with new empties. Use your supplies and enjoy your art practice.
