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. …
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 a beautiful, multi-hued color that is essential in our everyday lives. Brown tones are present in everything from hair color to skin …
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. …
Are you ready to start your art business but feeling overwhelmed? This post will give you some helpful tips for getting started as a beginning artist. I am an acrylic painter, but these tips work for almost any type of art. This blog post will cover some of the basics of starting an art business …
What is Diamond Painting? People have told me they started painting after first doing some diamond art projects. I had no idea what diamond art was, so I decided to do some research which led me to buying a few kits to try my own diamond painting. Diamond painting doesn’t actually involve painting or, sadly, …
