In this post we will answer another subscriber question: How to blend Graphite Pencil? There are a number of interesting and effective ways of blending your graphite pencil drawings. Everything from paint brushes, cotton swabs, paper towels, blending stumps, tissue can be used, but are some methods better than others? Are some more effective? Well […]
How to Make Monotypes Without a Press
Learn how to make monotypes without a press with the following instructional videos created by experienced artists. How to Make a Monotype: Color Print without a press Subscribe to this channel to see more art tutorials – And click the little Bell icon so you’ll be notified when something new has been posted! Description: This […]
Faber-Castell Polychromos Wooden Box Pencil Set of 120
Are you looking to purchase the faber-castell polychromos wooden box pencil set of 120? Well if so, have I got a deal for you! You can purchase this beautiful set of high quality colored pencils at a discounted price over at Dick Blick Art materials by following this link. Or you can scroll down and […]
Fluid Acrylic Pour Painting Techniques Flowering
Welcome! below are a handful of awesome videos demonstrating the flowering techniques possible with fluid acrylic pouring. There are some very beautiful results below that you can duplicate on your own. With time and practice you can become an expert in no time. I do hope you enjoy! I have placed links to each artist’s […]
What is Gum Arabic Used For in Watercolor Painting?
In today’s post we answer the question: What is Gum Arabic Used For in Watercolor Painting? Gum arabic is used as a binder in watercolor paint but you can also buy it separately as a medium. As a watercolor medium it is used to increase color brilliancy, gloss and transparency. Artists also find that the […]
What do you Need to get Started with Oil Painting?
Hello future oil painter! Glad you found me! So you want to become the next Vincent Van Gogh and need to know: What do you need to get started with oil painting? The good news is you don’t need dozens of tubes of paint, dozens of brushes, and and a large assortment of mediums. Now […]
How to Paint a Sunset with Acrylics Step by Step
Is there anything more beautiful than a sunset? Isn’t it only natural as artists that we would want to capture something as beautiful and precious as the setting sun in our artwork? I think so, that is why one of the first things many beginners want to learn is how to paint a sunset with […]
Oil Painting Landscape Demo Step by Step
In this Oil Painting Landscape Demo, Jon Houglum shows how to paint a beautiful lily pond scene in two videos. He covers everything from basic sketching to advanced color mixing and brush techniques, making it perfect for artists wanting to improve their skills. Visit his YouTube channel here! Landscape Tutorial for Beginners Part 1 The […]
Can Sharpies be used on plastic?
So today’s question is : Can Sharpies be used on plastic? And the answer is yes and no. Sharpie Oil Based Markers can be used on plastic. The traditional alcohol based Sharpie Markers are not ideal for plastic. They will smear and ultimately fade over time. If you want something more permanent, then use the […]
Can you Use the Same Brushes for oil and Acrylic?
So you would like to know…..can you use the same brushes for oil and acrylic painting? If you are asking if you can use the same single set of brushes you already have on hand to paint with both acrylics and oils, then I would say sure, you “can” do whatever you want. But should […]