I am going to take you through everything you need to know about primed canvas vs unprimed canvas. I will discuss the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of both types of canvases. This way, you can make an informed decision about which one suits your needs or painting style best. Primed Canvas A primed canvas has…
I prefer Gamsol over Sansodor because it is more affordable and easier to obtain. Sansodor does offer a great low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) content, which makes it better for the environment. Sansodor also has less of an odor than Gamsol, but the difference in odor is so small you will not notice. I am…
Matting art prints is a personal choice but I have found over the years that matting art prints is a great way to make your artwork look more polished and presentable when framing or displaying. Matting art prints also helps protect the print from dust, moisture, and sticking to the glass framing over time. When…
Can faded art prints be restored? The sad truth is that there is no way to easily restore faded inks used on art prints without making a copy and reprinting it or using hand restoration methods. Keep in mind that faded art prints are permanently damaged and restoring faded colors and lines is a slippery…
So, the big question is – can art prints be cleaned? The short answer is yes! Art prints can be cleaned to maintain their appearance. You can clean your art prints as a preventative measure or as a reaction to a stain, spot, or something else that appears on the art print. Know how to…
Are you an artist looking to increase the sales of your artwork by selling art prints on Etsy? As someone who has casually sold on the Etsy platform for several years I can say yes you can and it is easy. I’m here to share my experience and provide a few insights that may help…
I believe art prints should be matte as they reflect the light less, matte prints look better when framed under glass and they disperse harsh light such as LED and halogen lights much better, leading to fewer blotches of light appearing on the printed surface. One of the issues I had as an artist self-printing…
When it comes to decorating your home, art prints can be a great way to add some personality and style. But are art prints tacky? If you are like me when I started decorating my new home I always wondered, is it ever considered tacky to buy prints of famous paintings or artwork? The answer…
Ever wondered if you could make an oil painting without medium? The short answer ‘yes’, but there is more you should know about this answer because there is medium already added to most commercially purchased oil paints. This is so that the powder pigment used to make oil paint is ready to use from the…
If you were ever wondering can flagstone be painted then you will be happy to know that painting on flagstone is a great way to add visual interest and update the look of any outdoor space. Whether you want to give your garden or patio a facelift, painting on flagstone can help achieve the desired…
Who owns AI generated art? Is it Fair Use and can it be Copyrighted? Let’s explore these further. According to copyright laws, the creator of an art work is typically considered its owner, which could apply in cases where AI artwork has been created with direct input from a human artist. However, when it comes…
In this post, I cover 25 types of drawing styles for you to consider and try right now using any type of pencil, colored pencil, charcoal, paint (oil paint, acrylic paint) etc to suit your style. Let’s Go Into the 25 Types of Drawing Styles To Try Right Now Let’s take a look at 25…