{"title":"Josie Tutty Materials","description":"\u003cp\u003eJosie Violet Tutty has the knack of keeping sketching upbeat, no matter the circumstances. Check out her response to the current travel restrictions with her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLc6uuWDoCjvTKN-bp9mgosU7XdXHc5_Zn\"\u003e#EarthSketchChallenge\u003c\/a\u003e - inspired by Google earth images, she worked through the alphabet, to paint every country. Josie is an excellent communicator, with a reel of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCw841lGFl2uB4RpsttCHdRg\"\u003eYoutube\u003c\/a\u003e videos, that will make you laugh and get you picking up your paints and brushes. Some of the urban sketching tools Josie uses below. We recommend starting with a Fine nib for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.larrypost.com.au\/brands\/twsbi\/fine.html?cat=330\"\u003eTWSBI Fountain Pens.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee Josie's latest sketching challenges on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/josievioletart\/?hl=en\"\u003eInstagram\u003c\/a\u003e, ink play on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@josieviolet?lang=en\"\u003eTikTok\u003c\/a\u003e and sign up for exclusive content in her \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/josievioletart\"\u003ePatreon classes\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rosemary-co-reversible-pocket-brush-r16-sable-nylon-dagger-3-8-10-x-24mm","title":"ROSEMARY \u0026 CO Reversible Pocket Brush (Large) - R16 - Red Sable\/Nylon - Dagger 3\/8\" (10 x 24mm)","description":"\u003cp\u003eROSEMARY \u0026amp; CO is a family run business in England that makes these fantastic travel brushes for watercolour artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach brush is housed in a stainless steel case that you reverse out to make the hande of the brush and then close back up to protect the hairs when not in use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe R16 is a mix of sable and synthetic fibres in the specialised dagger shape. It is like having two brushes in one. You can use the point like a rigger for fine detail and the edge like a flat for laying down broad strokes. Sable content holds loads of pigment and nylon helps maintain flat edge. Perfect for tree branches, grass and caligraphic effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA great brush to have if you only want to have one brush or if you do quick sketches and do not want to change brushes as you paint. The dagger format will also teach you new techniques that you never knew existed and can later try to do with a regular pointed round.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize measurement is brush head diametre by brush length (mm). This 3\/8\" size is well suited to working on approximately A5 paper. It has a wider diametre handle to accommodate the larger brush head. Pack the brush away while it is still slightly damp so you can reshape the head and fit it inside the handle without pinching hairs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ROSEMARY AND CO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41956012589138,"sku":"WRC-R16","price":54.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/4033\/8002\/files\/rosemary_and_co_r16_1.jpg?v=1739178242"},{"product_id":"de-atramentis-permanent-document-ink-35ml-urban-sienna-larrypost-edition","title":"DE ATRAMENTIS Permanent Document Ink 45mL - Urban Sienna (LarryPOST Edition)","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt for permanence\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDe Atramentis Document inks are handmade, pigment-based fountain pen inks designed for permanence. Once dry, they are \u003c\/span\u003ewaterproof, lightfast, and resistant to chemicals\u003cspan\u003e, making them ideal for writing that must stand the test of time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in a wide range of colours, including black and blue for legal use, as well as vibrant options for your creative projects. The Urban Grey and Urban Sienna are colours we developed with the manufacturer to provide some non-black options for sketchers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat sets it apart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterproof \u0026amp; smudge-proof once dry (takes about 3 mins)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightfast \u0026amp; archival \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNano pigment formula for permanence\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with most modern fountain pens (with proper care)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWide colour selection \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be diluted with De Atramentis Dilution Fluid and maintain it's waterproofness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable in 45mL glass bottles, 5mL wide-mouth sample vials and 38mm cartridges (Black, Brown, Blue only)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"114qi0g\" data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"997\"\u003eFeel in the hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"999\" data-end=\"1039\"\u003eYou feel confident that you won't lose your work over time. 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