One of the most important tools an artist has is his brush. These delicate instruments need particular care and since some of these little fellows can cost upwards of $100.00, it pays to see that they are taken care of …
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Don’t let another bargan hunter snap up that unique, kitschy piece you found at the flea market. No need to fret just because it’s not the right color or the finish is rather shabby. Bring it back to life with …
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There are paint manufacturers who have been creating paints for several hundred years. These are well-respected companies that employ experienced chemists and creative staffs who continue to refine the paints they developed centuries ago. American Journey Watercolor does not have …
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Children are natural artists and draw on just about anything. Keep your walls free of spontaneous murals with this great all-in-one artist’s center. Set this pint-sized easel up next to your own for a group atelier session to keep the …
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It’s relatively easy to paint a contemporary piece. Use vivid colors, bold brush strokes and voilà – you have a modern piece that will draw attention anywhere. However, you may have a theme that cries out for an antique appearance. …
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Every artist needs a palette. It’s one of the main tools of the painter’s trade. You can spend a lot of money and buy an investment palette that lasts for years and probably needs to be bequeathed in your will. …
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The clean, white surface beckons and intimidates many artists. It cries to be used, to have color, texture and form grace the plane. That pure white is typically the last thing the artist wants glaring out from his work. So …
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If you are considering taking up painting as a new hobby, this set of artists’ colors may be just what you need. The generous .4 ounce tubes give an ample amount of medium, and the 24-color selection provides a full …
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Creating decorative ceramic home décor and accessories is fun for crafters at every skill level. Whether you start with a lump of clay or purchase a ready-made piece, ceramics is a hobby and art form that lures many with its …
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Sometimes you just need a little extra shimmer or pizzazz to bring life to a painting. Perhaps the kids want to make sparkly greeting cards for grandma’s birthday or a special Father’s Day card for dad. There is no need …
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Walk into any art store and browse the brush aisle. There are dozens of brands, scores of styles and sizes, and hundreds of brushes from which to choose. How do you go about selecting the brushes that will be best …
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A happy sun smiling down on happy trees may sound schmaltzy to some and outdated to others, but Bob Ross brought painting to the people in a way that no one else has done. Bob is gone, but his painting …
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Edward Hopper was born in the last part of the 19th century and lived until the mid-1960s. This span of time was incredibly fast-paced, spawning and seeing the end of two world wars, a stifling depression and the advent of …
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An artist can spend a lot of time and effort, blending just the right color for a particular passage in his painting. If he runs out, there is the arduous and perhaps impossible task of recreating the identical hue. With …
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