A while back, I decided to buy some new-to-me art materials to try out in my art journal. I'd been watching some YouTube videos about tempera paint sticks and, even though they're intended for children, I thought they looked like fun! I liked the idea of having some supplies that didn't require a lot of clean up after I'd used them. But since I tend to draw things that are on the small side, I knew that the larger tempera paint sticks I was seeing wouldn't work very well for me.
So, I hunted around on the internet until I found the M&G Washable Tempera Paint Sticks. This collection of 48 thin paint sticks comes in a wonderful range of colors... and they come in a sturdy plastic carrying case that make them super easy to store or take along while traveling. Just what I was looking for!
Drawing with these paint sticks has really helped me loosen up, since it's hard to be very precise with them. I like that they dry fast, and that you can layer different colors on top of each other (though the white was not as bright as I might like it to be). I found that they seem to work best on paper that has a smooth surface. The second picture of the fish is the one that I like the best, where I outlined the fish bodies with micron pen. Overall, I'd say they're a fun change of pace for me that I think I'll enjoy using in the future!... and bonus that I can have fun using them to play with my 4 year old granddaughter too!
Have you ever tried tempera paint sticks?... I'd love to hear what you think of them!
