All about art materials and tools used by artists includes buyer guides
Drawing becomes a lot more fun and easier with the right tools and that goes for pencils. Did you know that there are lots of types of pencils you can use? Let me summarize the must-have art tools for drawing for you and then you can read the details after this section. Must Have Tools…
When you’re creating art, you can use both oil pastels and watercolors together in one piece. This combo is pretty good because of how the materials interact with each other. Oil pastels have an oily base, this means they’ll repel water based mediums like watercolors really well, creating a wax resist type of artwork. Below…
To figure out if paint is oil-based, you can do a simple test using rubbing alcohol. First, find a little spot on the paint that’s not too noticeable. Dab a bit of rubbing alcohol on a clean rag or cotton swab and gently rub it on the paint. If the paint starts to come off…
Both mechanical and drafting pencils provide a consistent experience when writing or drawing lines without the need for sharpening. While drafting pencils and mechanical pencils may look the same, drafting pencils offer higher precision and more features and are designed to meet the specific needs of professionals in drafting and technical drawing. Mechanical pencils are…
If you want to learn how to use oil pastels, I have been using oil pastels for so many years and I can guarantee you that what I have summarized in 10 simple steps below is all you need to know: Understanding How To Use Oil Pastels What Are Oil Pastels Oil pastels are a…
Soft pastels are my favorite medium, they are a unique and versatile art medium, offering a myriad of opportunities for artists and hobbyists alike. With over 20 leading brands from around the world, the range of soft pastels colors are wide and varied, with over 700 different colors and even more when you factor in…
As colorful as they may be, oil pastels can be a little toxic if ingested (eaten), but will not kill you. Oil pastels contain pigments that can sometimes be toxic if ingested (eaten) but generally, they are low to non-toxic and safe to use. These pigments are a mix of various chemicals that give each…
There are clear differences when comparing an oil stick vs oil pastel. Both oil sticks and oil pastels offer vibrant colors and unique textures, but understanding their differences is key to choosing the right one for your artwork. Oil pastels and oil sticks resemble crayons but differ in their binders. Oil pastels use a non-drying…
While they may appear alike, a detailed comparison of pastel pencils vs colored pencils show that they differ in their binders and artistic effects. Colored pencils use a waxy binder to hold pigment, whereas pastel pencils have less binder. Colored pencils are usually harder with a harder tip while pastel pencils tend to have a…
Digital drawing and traditional drawing are two forms of art that have been around for quite a while. Traditional drawing has been around for centuries while digital drawing in one form or another has been around for decades. While traditional drawing involves using pencils, charcoal, or paint to create art on paper or another physical…
Acrylic paint, a popular fast-drying water-based paint, is made up of a synthetic resin binder made from a mixture of acrylic polymer particles, suspended in water and fine colored pigment particles. This composition is what gives acrylic paint its versatility, durability, stability and vibrant color properties. How is Acrylic Paint Made – Composition The making…
Understanding the properties of acrylic paint can help you achieve the best results in your artwork. Water-based and fast-drying, acrylic paints can be applied to various surfaces like canvas, wood, or even glass. However, it’s necessary to allow each coat to dry before applying the next to prevent unwanted blending or mud-like mixtures. Depending on…