Calligraphy has been practiced for hundreds of years. Pen and ink drawings go back thousands of years in Eastern culture, and the art of pen and ink is enjoying a resurgence as artists look for new and exciting ways of …
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With the mild weather upon us, it’s a good time to consider packing up your paints for a plein air painting session. Months in the studio still life painting and working from photos and reference material can be stagnating. Grab …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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