Artists are interested in the permanence and colorfastness of their paints, regardless of medium.
Vibrancy is also a big issue, and color saturation is high on the list of desirable traits in paints.
For hundreds of years artists and chemists have searched for colors that do not fade over time or change in tone or hue.
Organic based paints that are derived from plant material or nonmineral sources are particularly Read More...
Oil pastel is a medium that can be fun and relaxing for artists of every age and skill level.
Kids love drawing, and this is the next step for the child who has been using color crayons.
The blending nature of pastel allows him to experiment with how to use basic colors of the color wheel to create new hues without the mess of paints.
An artist who typically works with oil, acrylic or watercolor will find it an in Read More...
Thomas Kinkade (January 19, 1958 – April 6, 2012), Painter of Light, is critically well known to the art world and beloved by millions of consumers who have his artwork on their walls, calendars, tote bags and coffee mugs.
Mr. Kinkade may be gone, but his merchandising industry will certainly live on.
Thomas Kinkade has a style that appeals to the average person and irks his fellow artists.
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The Internet has changed our lives dramatically.
Artists in search of instruction, inspiration or fodder for subject matter had limited choices before the birth of the Internet.
Traveling far afield to take classes was expensive and time consuming.
Searching for inspiration and motivation among galleries, art shows and festivals was limited for many artists by geographic constraints. Compiling a morgue of referenc Read More...
If you grow weary with the monotony of a white canvas or watercolor paper sheet, try an alternative support that will test your skill and imagination in ways you have only dreamed.
This distinctive and unconventional surface is the human skin.
Where else can you have the experience of a support in perpetual motion or one that makes critical remarks as you progress on your project?
With Snazaroo face paints, you c Read More...
There is a time and place for everything, and that includes a little glitter and glam.
Serious and somber can be replaced in an instant with silly and sparkling, so a confident and well prepared artist is ready for the change with unconventional paints suited for just that occasion.
Glitter paints are not necessarily new.
Traditionally, artists have added crushed mica to their paint for adding sparkle to their pa Read More...
It doesn’t matter whether you are a painter, a sculptor or a craftsperson.
You are going to draw. You may do preliminary sketches of a figure you plan to sculpt or a new design for a quilted handbag you wish to sew.
Regardless of your medium, if you conceive it, chances are you want to get your idea down on paper.
Pro Art 18-Piece Sketch Drawing Set
The Pro Art 18-Piece Sketch Drawing Set ASIN: B000HTBBO8 is a Read More...
Now that you have invested in paints and brushes, it’s time to come up with the storage containers or cases.
With so many choices, where do you even begin, and at a fair and inexpensive price?
There are all sorts of specialty containers for water, brush cleaners, paint thinner and oils. They may have some redeeming features that sound particularly convenient or efficient, but they are generally unnecessary.
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You have selected your paints, and now it is time to fill up your paint box with the rest of the equipment you need to begin painting.
What you need and what you think you want are two different things.
The bill can quickly add up, so starting slowly will keep you within your budget and prevent unnecessary purchases.
Browsing through the shelves of a local art supply store, or cruising through the pages of a webs Read More...
We have discussed Cheap Paints and Mediums, and now it is time to look at how to save money when buying painting supports.
We’ll take a look at Watercolor Paper, Acrylic and Oil Supports, as well as alternative inexpensive supports like Gessoed Masonite, Stretched Canvas and Boards, Slate, Wood and even talk about Recycling! :) Let’s begin!
Watercolor Paper
Unfortunately, for watercolorists there is n Read More...
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