Things you should know about acrylic brushes to use for every painting Paint brushes are the conductors of your entire painting orchestral masterpiece. It directs paint, shows movement and give you specific textures and strokes. They can turn regular globs of acrylic paint into a unique arrangement that can please the eye and tell a … Read more
Easy methods to take dry acrylic paint off your brushes and get them back to fighting shape As you sit down for your next big painting project, you notice some of your brushes are looking beat-up and worse for the wear; some bristles are frayed; others have lost their shape completely, while others are literally … Read more
Looking for that perfect unique gift for the artist in your life that likes to paint? Here is a list of gift ideas that’ll get the creative person in your life excited and ready to create more art. I love to paint. It’s one of my favorite things to do, and I’ve been doing it … Read more
Arteza’s line of acrylic paint markers raises a lot of questions whether they are a good alternative to traditional paint and can provide good quality. In this review, we’ll put them to the test to find out. In case you’ve been living under a rock this whole time, I have been on a roll reviewing … Read more
If there is one thing that many artists despise doing is cleaning up after a huge art project, especially a painting palette, which looks like a literal battle field of color (but it is so damn pretty to look at!). The cleaning process after an art project can feel boring, but it’s a necessary part … Read more
Easy techniques to thicken acrylic paint for more texture and contour while painting You’re sitting at your easel, feeling the urge to add some texture to your scene. But, no matter how much paint you add, you end up with a runny, flat splotch of paint. What can you do to thicken up your acrylic … Read more
Easy methods for thinning out thick acrylic paint to add more versatility for your paintings Sometimes, using thicker paint as-is could easily overtake your entire painting, making it harder for you to create those sexy smooth blends, finer details, or crisp lines. When this happens, there are lots of easy methods to thin out your … Read more
Stupid simple ways to keep your acrylic paint from drying too quickly and get better, more magical blends. So you’re painting your latest masterpiece, dipping your brush tenderly into your acrylic paint. You throw together a bunch of colors onto your palette and after a few careful mixes, you get the perfect color. But, after … Read more
Is it totally necessary to varnish an acrylic painting? Here’s a few pointers to help guide your decision. You just completed your latest acrylic masterpiece. You set your brush down and happily gaze upon your work; but just as you’re about to pop open that bottle of merlot in celebration (it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right?), … Read more
Are Arteza’s everblend markers a good deal? Let’s dive in! It’s my favorite time of the (month? week? year?) where I test out the newest art supplies from Arteza – this time I will be reviewing Arteza Everblend markers! In case you’ve been living under a rock this whole time, I have been on a … Read more
