My $30 set of Holbein paints outlasted my old student-grade kits and finally captured the spring light perfectly.

After decades of rushing through landscape sketches for clients, slowing down with quality materials has brought back the joy I felt when I first picked up a brush.

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the_linda9d ago

Did you find that Holbein set on a major sale? I use their oils for exterior work and a starter set usually runs closer to $80. The pigment density is why it captures light better, student grades have more filler. That quality difference is exactly what keeps my crews from needing touch-ups so often.

leob979d ago

Actually, @the_linda, that reminds me of my buddy who geeks out over guitar strings the same way (always arguing about nickel vs. phosphor bronze).

simon_coleman7h ago

Upgrading my tools changed everything for me too, like @leob97's friend with his guitar strings. Good gear just makes the work more fun.