Glow by Lady E

I keep seeing these Pentel Vistage Watercolor Sticks at SM Stationery. And every time I see them, I look. Then I leave them there. I was curious about them, but my friend told me they were student grade. Apparently, that was enough to lodge itself somewhere in my brain as you don’t need those. So I didn’t buy them. I actually saw them again just last Saturday. Looked at them. Still didn’t buy them. Except this time, I had completely forgotten about something rather important. My $4 Mont Marte watercolors. I’ve been exploring painting more seriously lately, and those inexpensive little watercolor tubes surprised me. They may not be fancy, but they work really well with my hand and the way I naturally paint. And that’s making me rethink the way I’ve been judging art materials. Maybe the question isn’t always: Is this professional grade? Maybe sometimes it’s: What can I do with this? Because a material can have all the impressive credentials in the world and still fight my...

Hey, Glow Girls! I was busy at the atelier yesterday, so part 2 was a little delayed.  Let’s get the show started then.  Our next stop was another favorite - Art Bar! (I wish we had more Art Bars near my place.) This set costs about $180.  I have been manifesting this Caran d’Ache Neocolor II.  I was so surprised to find them here!  From what I remember, they weren’t there the last time I went to Art Bar.  There was a whole display dedicated to them!  This set costs $80 They also had the Neocolor 1 but since I’m a watercolorist, I chose Neocolor II Oh, these pastel colours are so lovely! But I don’t do a lot of acrylic painting. My son is the acrylic painter.  Mont Marte acrylics are pretty good though, if you’re trying out acrylic for the first time. I highly recommend them.  I will probably get these next time. I may not paint with acrylics, but I’m slowly getting obsessed with acrylic markers.  Oh, how I wanted these glitter pens, but...

  Remember when I said that I was stuck at home for over a week?  Well, my son and I got out and wandered in Greenbelt.  We went inside Typo.  For some reason, I haven’t bought anything from this store in years.  But I always find something I like in Typo Singapore. Hmmm… Strawberries and cherries are my thing. Breakfast tabs! I was tempted to buy this one, but I still have a lot of tabs to use up.  I am always drawn to food stickers.  I currently have an obsession with stamp markers. As a matter of fact, I have acquired my son’s sets. Yes, sets. 2 sets. He’s not using them anymore. So mommy will. 😁 This Essential Pen Pack is a good idea. But I didn’t buy it because I already have…well, you know my pen situation.  This Artist’s Tool Belt caught my eye. Mmm.. tempting. But I already have a system.  And of course these travel bags and pouches caught my eye. I tried so hard not to buy any because, well, I don’t need anything from this table. Wa...

  S ome things don’t call for attention loudly. They don’t demand to be bought or even understood. They simply exist—and somehow, they make you stop.  As I wandered through the different stationery stores, I found quiet little moments that caught me…and made me pause.