Hang on – don’t hit the ‘back’ button just yet! You’re still at Art-Paints, and I’m still reviewing art supplies and products. I know, this piece of equipment is a little off the beaten path, but it’s one of the …
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With summer well underway, a lot of folks take the opportunity to attend art classes, seminars and retreats. It’s a great way to learn new techniques, get away from your regular routine and spend time with other like-minded souls. You …
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I’ve been painting for many years, so I often forget that lots of people need basic, beginner instruction on making art. If you’re one of those souls who are searching for an inclusive but simple beginner’s art book, I think …
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With summer in full swing, I thought I’d tell you about a nice, compact travel watercolor palette and paint set. I was all set to start touting the wonders of a pricey, top-of-the-line professional watercolor set. Then it dawned on …
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It’s another lazy summer – time to chill out and take it easy. If you’ve spent the last three seasons working hard on your art, it’s time to kick back and just have some fun. Don’t worry about creating impressive, …
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I’m one of those people who really like big projects. I enjoy immersing myself into all the stages of a project from the conception and research to the execution and completion. I can spend untold hours tweaking, refining and agonizing …
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Okay – I’m admitting it. I have an addictive personality. No, you won’t find me waking up with a hangover or making late night raids on the freezer for that half-gallon of ice cream. However, I just can’t seem to …
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Are your paintings serviceable but seem to lack a certain je ne sais quoi? Do you seem to be stuck at a certain level of expertise? Are you ready to try something new? If you’re nodding your head in agreement, …
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It’s a cold, rainy and gloomy weekend. There’s not enough light to paint without artificial lighting, and my mood doesn’t encourage it anyway. Deciding to do some sorting and cleaning, I’ve started going through my piles of magazines, assorted papers …
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Maybe you love art, but you’re just not cut out for creating it. You adore color, design and eagerly browse any art gallery you come across. Unfortunately, you’ve found that taking brush to canvas has been, well, less than successful. …
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Last time we discussed having limited space in which to create your art… Dorms, small apartments and roaming kids all make carving out your own personal art space a challenge. Setting up and tearing down your art project every time …
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Most of us don’t have the luxury of a dedicated studio. Many of us don’t even have space to leave our work set up between painting sessions. If you fall into the latter category, you know just how important it …
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If you’ve been itching to try something different as a support for your painting, consider painting on a wooden panel. Wood panels were one of the first supports used by artists. Many of the old masters’ works you’ve read about …
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Have you ever wanted to paint on china or pottery but couldn’t afford the expense of buying a kiln? Here’s great news for you crafters – you can now paint on pottery, china, terracotta or glass with low-fire paint that …
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Unless you’re an art student, finding time to pursue your art is fraught with potholes and detours. Your job or business demands way too much time, your family and children need you, and you need them. Social obligations and activities …
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An artist’s brush can be an expensive purchase, but using quality tools to create your art is important. If you’ve gone from buying the least costly brushes you can find to investing in brushes of superior quality, it’s essential to …
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You can try to emulate metallic finishes all you want, but you’ll never get that true metal sheen without using a metallic paint. Years ago, these finishes were non-existent or at least very costly. Now you can purchase many faux-metal …
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