Signing an open edition print is quite simple – grab a high quality archival pencil, pick a corner where you will sign the print every time, sign your name, you don’t need to number them. Optionally you may add a date or stamp the date. While I gave you the easy one line version, there…
When you were growing up, did you consider learning how to draw as something only possible for a select group of people? If so, you are not alone! Art is a universal language that spans many countries and cultures, and drawing allows us to express emotions and feelings that words simply cannot describe. But there…
If it ever crossed your mind to print line art on watercolor paper then you are way smarter than me as this had never crossed my mind as something I could or should do. When I started thinking about it, printing line art on watercolor paper is a great way to save time and energy…
Fluid acrylics have a high viscosity (thinner consistency) that is perfect for fine line work and glazes, while Golden High Flow Acrylics have a lower viscosity (thicker consistency) that makes the acrylic paint act more like an ink and is less opaque. For those who want to read a little more… Fluid acrylics Fluid acrylics…
There are 3 ways to sharpen oil pastels, you can use a craft knife (like an X-Acto knife), rub your oil pastel on rough sandpaper or use a specially-made crayon sharpener. Tip: Just remember, not apply too much pressure as you sand and cut your oil pastel at an angle or you will snap your…
In this post, we cover 4 customer expectations that you as an artist and seller need to ensure are addressed when selling unstretched canvas paintings. These range from selecting the right packaging, provide instructions on how to re-stretch the painting, using quality materials, to shipping services. A bonus tip and video are at the end….
When comparing floating medium vs pouring medium we need to be aware that while the terms are used interchangeably by some artists, floating medium and pouring medium are two different types of mediums used in art paints. While floating medium is typically used for traditional painting techniques such as brush stroking, pouring medium is often…
My kneaded eraser is one of the biggest workhorses in my art supplies. I can easily shape it to a fine point or use it over a larger space. It’s delicate enough to merely lighten or erase without damaging the paper’s surface. But for it to work, we need to make sure it is clean…
Cleaning india ink from brushes is a relatively easy process to learn. Keeping brushes clean will ensure they perform as they should when you are creating your projects. How To Clean India Ink From Brushes The key to maintaining brushes is to keep them moist. If you are actively using different brushes simply wetting them…
I have been using oil pastels for over 40 years so I think I have some pretty good experience on this topic. Oil Pastels every fully dry out. Oil pastels never completely dry out as long as you store them properly and look after them. This characteristic of oil pastels gives any artist using them…
Oil pastels that are made with pure pigments and oil last the longest and they don’t have an expiry date. That means oil pastels never expire or go bad. Many people have found these high quality oil pastels still draw just as good decades as they did when they were first made. I have some…
You can make your own charcoal fixative alternative using white shellac with isopropyl alcohol (I have the ratios listed further below) and you can apply it with a spray bottle or atomizer. Alternatively, you can use framing, laminating or protective glassine sheets. Make Your Own Charcoal Fixative You can mix your own charcoal fixative alternative…