Gel pens are like every other pen that is based on ink being pushed down to a ball by gravity except that the ‘ink’ is pigment (the stuff that makes the ink colored) suspended in water. In simpler terms, it’s pigment in water. So what you say? Well, Gel Pen ink also has a higher…
The best illustration trends of this year are diverse and cater to various artistic styles and preferences. If you really want to stand out and make a name for yourself, try mixing and matching these to develop something new: These trends reflect a diverse range of styles and techniques, offering so many possibilities for artists…
If you have never heard of Singulart, don’t worry you will soon know everything about this art focused site. I did all the research for you in this post.
In this tutorial I will show you how to draw bangs. You will learn how to draw 9 styles of bangs, covering short hair, long hair, curly hair, bangs for boys and much more. Grab some drawing materials Before we start drawing bangs, let’s make sure we have the right materials around to cover the…
I wanted to create a quick and simple guide that even my kids can follow and by the end of it, draw amazing and realistic crystals. Read on and learn how to draw crystals step by step. First let’s grab some drawing materials Grab some paper, a hard pencil if you can like a 2H…
Posca paint pens, also known as Posca Paint Markers can easily be applied to any kind of material that shoes can be made from. Most shoes are either made from cotton/canvas or leather or a synthetic material such as vinyl. Posca pens can be used on any of these types of shoes. In this article,…
No, Posca Pens or Posca Markers are not alcohol based. Posca pens are also not oil based pens. While most paint pens are oil based pens, Uni Posca pens use an acrylic based ink, that means they are just simply water and acrylic paint. The same kind of acrylic paint that is used in schools…
These labels suit amateur art shows, student art shows, professional artists and hobbyists. All you will need to make Art Gallery labels is paper or card, glue and an inkjet or laser printer. At a minimum, all you really need are a couple of good quality markers like Copic markers or Sakura Micron pens instead…
Let’s assume you are here because you already know what fanart is and all you really want, are cool fan art ideas because you’re getting a little dry in the ideas well, is that correct? If so then you’re at the right place because I am about to show you not only a stack of…
The best way to clean oil based paint brushes is to use non-water based solvents such as Citrus thinner or a product like Gamsol, Gamblin Solvent to detach the oil paint and medium from the brush bristles and then we want to follow that up a deep clean using soap, rubbed into the bristles. This…
Are Posca pens toxic? No they are not toxic. But you should know a bit more and see if there is anything else to worry about as I cover many more Posca pen questions. Are Posca Markers Toxic? No, Posca markers are not toxic. Posca markers (also known as paint pens) are acrylic based pens,…
When an artist is asking themself “Should I quit being an artist” they already know the answer, and the answer is usually “No!”. They do not want to quit, they are looking for reasons to continue and that is what I will give you here. What an artist is looking for when asking this question…