Why do they make paper that weighs 70 pounds? Wow that’s heavy! Did you know that some paper will ruin your artwork if you draw on it? It’s true. This little known fact can have some serious downsides to your artwork. Find out all about drawing paper in this week’s post, How to Choose Quality Drawing Paper.Continue Reading
How to Mix Bright Purples with Paint
Most artists start off mixing colors in an experimental fashion. This is okay, butContinue Reading
What is a Cool Red?
Sometimes art terms can be darn right confusing. Today’s post is all about some weird terminology that painters use to describe their colors.Continue Reading
How To Tell if a Paint is Translucent or Opaque
There are some neat tricks you can use to predict how your paint is going to react when you use it. Will it have covering power? Will it be transparent?Continue Reading
Should I Varnish My Painting?
Should I varnish my paint? … What’s the point in doing so?
Many of my students have asked about paint varnishes. I will explain the reasons for using a varnish, some good practices to base your work on and than you can decide for yourself if Continue Reading
Classical vs. Modern Painting: Materials & Techniques
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