Tulip creates great textile paints and this 30-piece set is just the thing for a crafter looking for a lot of color at a reasonable price.
These paints are permanent and come in easy-to-use tubes with applicators so even the smallest crafter can create a masterpiece without making a mess.
Plus, it’s 3D! :)
Tulip 3D Fashion Paint 30 Pack
The Tulip 3D Fashion Paint 30 Pack by Tulip ASIN: B004U7IX76 makes an i Read More...
An artist does a painting and sells it. They make their profit and move on to another piece.
The standard litany, preformed repeatedly, is paint, frame, sell, repeat.
This can continue for years, the artist coming up with new themes, new compositions, and each piece is an original work of art.
There is an alternative for the committed artist. Reproductions of work allow an artist to reap continued dividends from Read More...
Becoming a successful artist means knowing how to draw.
A cook learns many skills before becoming a chef, and an artist must learn how to draw before he masters painting.
There are many new publications that teach drawing, but “How to Draw What You See” is a timeless classic that teaches the basics of drawing everything from landscapes and still life to composition and perspective, as well as lighting and us Read More...
Winsor & Newton has been creating paints for artists over 170 years.
With a track record like that, they must be doing something right.
Their watercolor paints are divided into two distinct product lines.
The Artists’ line is the professional grade, with over 95 colors from which to choose. The Cotman label is the student grade of watercolors and features 50 colors in the line.
Watercolor is pigment emulsi Read More...
If you are a plein air artist or a traveler who wants to be prepared for any painting opportunity, this is the set for you.
This tiny field set is crammed with everything needed for watercolor sketching and weighs less than 11 ounces. Pack along a sketchpad, add water to the included water bottle and you are ready to go.
Forget the backpack, tote bag or other heavy equipment. It is just you and your artist’s muse Read More...
Lighting is crucial for an artist.
Painting under natural light, preferably from the North, is an artist’s aspiration.
However, not many artists are blessed with a wonderful Northern window under which to paint.
Most are relegated to under-lit, cramped rooms with little or no natural lighting.
What is an artist to do? Incandescent bulbs are yellow and weak. Fluorescent lighting is harsh, blue and tends to flicke Read More...
The frame is what gives a work of art a finished appearance.
It highlights and gives stature to the piece.
It is not, however, the focal point of the artwork. It is subordinate and should not interfere with the message of the artist’s work.
Museums and places of historic interest are filled to the brim with ornate, filigreed, gilded and bejeweled frames that overwhelm the artwork they adorn. These extravagant c Read More...
If there is a young aspiring artist in your life, this studio art set will get them started with everything they need to experiment with mediums of all kinds.
Portable and packed in a sturdy wooden case, this art set can go from home to class to the back yard for plein air painting, and keep a young artist organized and entertained for hours.
Packed With Everything A Young Artist Needs.
80 Piece Studio Art Set by Read More...
Matting a piece of artwork is a real finishing touch.
It adds to the overall tone of the piece and can emphasize colors in the artwork.
In the case of watercolor, it is a necessary part of the framing, as the watercolor must be separated from the glass under which it is placed.
This is the same for pastel, charcoal and other paper-based pieces.
Posters and other reproductions acquire a look of sophistication from m Read More...
In the first installment, Creating Artwork for an Art Show, the discussion revolved around creating the work and determining a pricing structure.
The artist must determine the kind of artwork on which to focus, and create a body of work that will maximize sales.
Pricing structure is a hard nut to crack. There are many things to consider in setting prices for artwork, including venue, regional location and the artis Read More...
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