Frequently Asked Questions:
Do you teach? Yes! Find a list of my upcoming workshops on the classes link. I am also available for team building workshops - check out my team building link for details or email me at sophie@sophietivona.com to inquire.
Do you sell in-person? Yes! I have a brick & mortar shop - Sophie Tivona Paper - in Oakland, in the Temescal Alley. The address is 470 49th street and I am there working most days. Check instagram for my most current hours.
Are you available for commissions? Yes, I am open to commissions of all sizes! You can find more info here.
Do you sell wholesale? Yes! You can find my current line sheet and order form here.
What kind of paper do you paint on? I use exclusively Arches 140 lb. paper, typically in watercolor blocks.
What kind of paint do you use? I use mostly Daniel Smith or Case for Making paints, they are very saturated and coarsely ground which results in more intensity and granulation. Daniel Smith has a line of paints called "Primatek" that is ground from pure minerals such as tourmaline and malachite. A local favorite is Case For Making in San Francisco. Alexis and her team make all the paints by hand and they are beautiful and saturated with lovely texture. I also love Old Holland paints, they have some nice brand-specific colors that you can't find in other paints.
What brushes do you use? I use mostly Isabey brushes, both the Petit Gris and Martre Pure series. They are made from real, authentic sable and they hold more pigment than any synthetic brush ever could. I also love Case for Making’s travel brushes -they are sleek and well-made.
What paper do you print on? I print on Canson Infinity Arches Aquarelle Rag. It is the same paper I paint on but coated for inkjet printers.
What printer do you use? At home I have an Epson P600 and I love the quality of the giclée prints it produces. For bigger jobs I use a local printer I love; it's important for me to use local printers whenever possible. To find local printers near you, Inker Linker is a great resource.