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...
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, an artist can never have too many tools. Just glance around his studio and you will find dozens of brushes in all shapes and sizes.
If you are a watercolorist or paint in acrylics there are so many choices th Read More...
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 properly.
Below are tips and tricks for cleaning Oil, Acrylic and Watercolor Paint Brushes!
Oil And Acrylic Brushes
Oil and acrylic painters use many of the same brushes. Since there are many style Read More...
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 for you?
Start With The Basics
Once a novice has made the commitment to learn to paint and decided on which medium, he will be making some significant purchases. Right after he selects his rainbow of pa Read More...
You have always wanted to learn how to paint.
Sketching was fine, but you still want to take a brush in hand and slap some paint around.
The moon and stars are in alignment, and spare time and a little money are available.
Unfortunately, even though there is some cash, a bit of free time and you have decided on classes, there is one thing missing.
There is just no space to store your supplies or room to in which to Read More...
A brush is a highly personal tool and while an experienced artist can make do with just about any old implement, a quality brush will make a job easier and a pleasure to do.
Over hundreds of years, basic shapes have been developed. They use specific hairs, selected for their particular properties. With the advent of synthetic fibers, the manufacturing industry experienced a flurry of activity. The result was a huge Read More...
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