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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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A beginning art student is seduced by the notion that buying all the pretty colors, brushes, tools and accessories will ensure that their works of art are worthy of a trendy Manhattan art gallery. Unless they have a doting relative …
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Children are naturally creative and painting is perfect for developing artistic skills, motor skills and learning about colors. Kids can start with finger painting. When they get a little older, they can graduate into painting with a paintbrush. Tempera paint …
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An artist generally works in solitude, whether in his studio or home workroom. This is a tenable situation for most painters, who often relish solitude in their working environment. However, there are times in which almost every artist would like …
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Winsor & Newton Designers’ Gouache has a full range of colors to complement their watercolor line of paints. First introduced in 1935, this product has seen advancements in brilliance, opacity and fluidity that make it a popular choice for illustrators …
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The most personal tools in an artist’s tabouret are his brushes. An artist is always on a quest for the perfect brush. It does not need to be expensive. It merely has to do the job right. Like a carpenter, …
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Artists all have their own favorite paints, and it is hard to dissuade them from their pet colors and brands. Most choose a variety of paints from a number of manufacturers. An artist need not limit himself to one line …
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Ink has gone wild with gel pens. Take doodling to new artistic heights or color coordinate a journal to fit your mood with the amazing vibrancy of these fun, innovative writing instruments. There is no excuse for drab handwriting when …
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