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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…
Can you paint over varnished canvas to repair your painting? Well, the answer is ”it depends.” Let me clarify below. If you applied an acrylic, water-based varnish, or sealing medium, you can paint over it. If it’s a glossy varnish, I recommend sanding it lightly to remove the shiny surface. Then just paint with your…
I’ve found after of years of working with wax pastels and oil pastels, that there are many similarities between them. But there are also several differences which makes them both unique and suitable for specific styles of art. So when it comes to wax pastels vs oil pastels what are are we comparing? Wax pastels…
There is a big difference between a vanity art gallery and an authentic traditional art gallery. Legitimate traditional galleries make their profits from the sales of art. Vanity galleries make their profit from upfront fees that are paid by artists to show in them. In this post I will cover what a vanity gallery is…
Acrylic paint does not actually need a gloss varnish as it already dries with a glossy finish due to it being an acrylic polymer-based paint (it dries with a shiny plastic film), that is unless you messed it up and it now looks matte. So maybe you should ask, “Should I varnish my acrylic painting…
Arthritis is a pain, literally and figuratively. It can hit anyone at any age and is not just for old people. For artists, drawing with arthritis can be an especially difficult thing to deal with, as it affects our ability to produce art. I have suffered from not only arthritis but also carpal tunnel syndrome…
GAC 100 is a 100% acrylic polymer-based clear multi-purpose liquid primer that is great for sealing surfaces such as hardboard, tempered masonite, and the like, but did you know there are other alternatives that work just as well? Read on as I detail 5 GAC 100 alternative products that are easy to find and use….
Floating Medium has a gel-like consistency and is used mostly by watercolor and folk artists to help with painting watercolors and water based paints using a technique called “Floating” to create interesting effects with highlights and shades. Floating Medium is a commercially produced additive for water based paint like watercolors and acrylics. Floating medium is…
When it comes to choosing the best glass muller alternative, there are a few things you need to consider. Some materials work better for certain types of oil paint, and others may be more affordable or easier to find. So whether you’re looking for an affordable option or something that is a little more unique,…
To put it simply, using oil paints to create your artwork is not as difficult of a process as it may seem! Oil paints remain one of the most popular types of painting medium in the world due to their versatility, lustrousness, longevity and overall color richness. As a result, they are the undisputed champion…
There are a few different types of solvents that artists use to thin their oil paints and make them easier to work with. Both Turpenoid and Gamsol are solvents that are great for thinning oil paints, but there are some key differences between them that you should know about before you decide which one is…
Turpenoid vs Mineral Spirits – When it comes to choosing a solvent for your art, the options can be overwhelming. Do you go with turpenoid or mineral spirits? Both have their benefits and drawbacks, so how do you decide which one is right for you? Turpenoid vs mineral spirits – what’s different? Turpenoids (not to…