Creative Painting Inspirations The key to finding good still life painting ideas is keeping an open mind. Compositions can be found in unusual areas as long as the artist is willing to look. Still Life Painting Ideas in the Kitchen The kitchen is full of different textures, shapes and finishes. Because of this, there is an unending… Read more 10 Unusual Still Life Ideas
Category: Painting Tips
Tips for Buying Paint Art Supplies
For new artists, buying art supplies, especially paint, can be overwhelming. With hundreds of brands, sizes and qualities to choose from, many wonder where to begin. Follow the tips in this article to jump-start an art education. To begin, paint is either: Heavy-body (thick consistency) or Liquid (thin consistency) Artist Quality (high concentrations of pigment)… Read more Tips for Buying Paint Art Supplies
Choosing the Right Easel for Painting and Drawing
Artists in the market for a new easel for their art studio may be stunned by all the choices. There are metal easels, wooden easels, A-frame, H-frame and French easels and all types of features that may make the easel more attractive to certain types of artists, and useless to others. Here is a guide… Read more Choosing the Right Easel for Painting and Drawing
Tips for Sketching with Watercolor Paints
Sketching with watercolor paints instead of traditional dry media can give you the advantage of colorful, textured sketches that offer a more complete impression of a scene. Here are some tips for getting started with watercolor sketching. Watercolor Sketching Tip #1: Keep it Loose The first key to sketching with watercolor is to keep your… Read more Tips for Sketching with Watercolor Paints