Today we will answer another subscriber question: Do you need to add water to acrylic paint? The answer is no, you do not need to add water to acrylic paint. In fact, you don’t “need” to any anything to acrylic paint. The only reason people add water or other mediums is to change the consistency […]
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 […]
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 […]
What is the Best Paper for Watercolor Pencils?
Watercolor pencils are a fantastic and unique medium giving the artist both a drawing and painting medium all in one. They draw much like colored pencils yet behave like watercolor paint when water is added. This is because the binder used in watercolor pencils is water soluble unlike the waxy or oil based binder used […]
Do I Need a Medium for Oil Painting?
The quick answer is no, you do not “need” a medium for oil painting. You can paint with oils right out of the tube if you desire. The main reason people use a medium is because oil paint straight from the tube tends to be quite thick and may be difficult to move around with […]
What is the Best Paper for Charcoal Drawing?
There are many different types of drawing paper available today, more so than ever before which makes the process of choosing the best paper for charcoal drawing even more difficult. Charcoal is a dry, dusty medium that needs a paper with tooth, with texture, to hold the medium in place. You will also need a […]
Best Watercolor Paints for Beginners
So you are a newbie and you would like to know the best watercolor paints for beginners. There are so many options available today as an artist. Go to any online or brick and mortar art supply store and you will find a wide selection of watercolor supplies. First you have to choose between student […]