Thornwolf’s Blog

Art insights, tips and tricks, and project news from Nicole Dornsife.

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Art Supply Review: Daniel Smith Masking Fluid with Built-In Applicator

Finding the perfect masking fluid for my artistic process has become my personal Holy Grail quest, so I’m always up for trying new ones. For years, my preferred go-to has been Winsor Newton masking fluid and applying it with either a retractable eraser that I’ve whittled down to a point or a rubber color shaper.

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Process Video: Salmon Sashimi Watercolor

This is a process video of the creation of my watercolor painting of salmon sashimi. You can see how I apply masking fluid, the tools I use, how I do background washes, control the color flow of the fish, and add salt for special effects.

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