There are many types and styles of easels to choose from and picking the right easel for your painting style can be a little daunting. They range from reasonably priced to mega expensive, so choosing the best easel is important for your art as well as your wallet. Whether you are a brand new painter …
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Nothing ruins a brush faster than improper care. Just giving your acrylic paint brushes a swirl in water and sticking them in a jar isn’t going to keep them in good shape for long. It’s heartbreaking to pick up your favourite brush only to find it out of shape and unusable because of dried paint. …
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The color brown. To those who like to paint in bright, vibrant colors, brown can seem a little bit boring. It can bring to mind sensible shoes and wool suits. But brown is actually a beautiful, multihued color that is essential in our everyday lives. Brown is actually an important color in our lives. Brown …
Occasionally you need a little help to find inspiration as an artist. Some days you just don’t have the vision or inspiration to paint or draw. You want to create. Your fingers itch with the need to hold a pencil or brush. You stare at your canvas hoping something will miraculously pop into your head. …
Have you ever tried to do a dark painting on a stark white canvas and have become frustrated when the white shows through? Or are your shadows and highlights not quite right and your painting looks a little flat. An underpainting for your acrylic piece may be just what you need to prevent this frustration. …