sleepalmar asked: Your work is such an inspiration. I was wondering what materials you work with most of the times, at least on your moleskines.

Moleskines are at mercy to whatever I have available when I’m on the move - usually a mechanical pencil or a Sakura Micron or Staedler pen.  When I’m at home, I use watercolor and gouache.  Truthfully, this type of moleskine that I use doesn’t take watercolor well, it’s smooth like bristol board and any heavy water (or ink) use ripples the pages.   I prefer gouache, specifically Holbein Acryla which is densely pigmented and steadfast.  It doesn’t reactivate with water like many other gouaches.   After at they’re topped off with a smattering of paper scraps, chinese food fortunes, loose tobacco and what have you.  

Water media is my power animal!  Watercolor paint is one thing that makes a huge difference in quality and brand.  Most cases, the most expensive is not necessarily the best, but skimping on watercolors will not do you any favors.  Synthetic pigments act differently than true pigments, both mixing strength, brilliance and opacity - and it takes a lot of time and experience to learn all their specific behaviors. I’ve tried a ton of brands, but I stick with Winsor and Newton’s Artist line of colors.  

Thanks for the message!  I hope that helps.