Category: Art Supplies

If you are an artist or someone who enjoys painting, you may have come across the brand Winsor and Newton. This English manufacturing company based in London has been in the market for over 180 years and is known for its exceptional art materials. This includes acrylics, oils, watercolor, gouache, brushes, canvases, surfaces, inks, graphite,…

When you spend a lot of money on quality watercolor brushes, it is very important that you follow proper cleaning procedures to ensure their longevity over time. Why clean your watercolor brushes? Despite enduring less chemicals and constituents that can be found in oil paints and acrylic paints, watercolor brushes possess more delicate bristles that…

Discover the best painting style art prints that are perfect for decorating your home. Here are some of my favorite prints that you could possibly choose from in Society 6’s incredible catalogue of painterly art prints and canvases. Sort through this curated selection using the following links: Art Exhibition Art Print Monet Claude Monet was…

Introduction With its growth in popularity, gouache painting has continued to rise in demand for painters in the art community. Gouache painting is a water-based pigment that meshes watercolor and acrylic paint for an opaque and matte finish. To simplify… Gouache is opaque watercolor. With its unique characteristics and stunning visual effects, gouache has captured…

When starting out, selecting which medium to use between oil paint and watercolor can be a little confusing as both have their own perks and drawbacks suited for different styles. I’ve written this article with the specific question you may be asking: Oil paint or watercolor paint? Frustratingly, the answer to this question will be…

Introduction Choosing the right easel can be difficult with the sheer number of options at your disposal. A good easel provides stability, comfort, and functionality while painting. It should hold the canvas securely and allows artists to work at their desired angle and height. There are various types of easels available, each designed for different…

Introduction The anatomy of a paintbrush requires an understanding of its various components, including the bristles, ferrule, and handle. Importance of Understanding the Anatomy of a Paintbrush The knowledge of paintbrush anatomy empowers artists to make informed decisions when selecting brushes for different painting techniques and styles. Overview of the Different Components: Bristles, Ferrule, Handle…

Introduction A sketchbook is a personal, portable space for you to capture your ideas, observations, and inspirations. It serves as a playground for creative exploration and a repository of artistic potential. The act of keeping a sketchbook has gained significant traction in recent years, with many artists, both amateur and professional, embracing it as an…

Introduction “Painting is just another way of keeping a diary” Pablo Picasso One of the best ways to do this is by keeping a sketchbook. I’ve mentioned this is many of my previous posts simply because keeping a sketchbook is one of the best ways to improve at painting and even just art in general.…

Find the best recommended art supplies every artist needs for urban sketching. Credit: Shari Blaukopf’s Sketchbook What is urban sketching? Urban sketching is a form of artistic reportage that aims to capture a moment in time in a unique and creative way. These snapshots often place emphasis on urban scenery, architecture and nature, typically created…