I love working with oil pastels, they are full of vibrant colors and creamy texture and are a shortcut to sketching my designs in oils before I commit to a full canvas and brush treatment. But every now and then they can be a nightmare when they get on my clothes. If you’re anything like…
So, you or one of the kids accidently dropped some chalk pastels on the carpet and now you’re scrambling to find out how to get chalk pastel out of carpet but you want tips and advice that actually work. If so, you’re not alone. Removing chalk pastel stains from carpet can be a pretty hard…
When working with acrylic paints, some artists (ok it was me and now maybe you) may occasionally encounter issues such as with the acrylic paint not sticking to canvas. This can be a really frustrating experience, especially when you have put in all this effort into a painting and you then start to see if…
Free App To Find the Color Palette of an Image When I was researching how to find the color palette of an image I found a few tools online that allowed you to drop an image and it would display either the colors in the image as an RGB (Red Green Blue) code or Hex…
I don’t know about you but as an artist who has been using oil paints for quite some time, having oil paint not sticking to canvas is the last problem I would expect to come across. Funny enough it is more a common problem than I thought. While in simple terms we call it oil…
Do you love using water based markers but worry about them running or getting damaged? Water-based markers are a popular choice for artists and crafters alike, thanks to their versatility and ease of use. Over the years there’s one common concern most artists have and that is the potential for the ink to smudge or…
If you’re like me you probably have a stack of loose sketches sitting in piles and outside of their sketchbooks. Do you know that those loose sketches are slowly being damaged and should be stored properly? You should also know the importance of learning how to store your loose sketches safely and in an organized…
Have you started using masking fluid and got some on your brush and now want to know how to remove masking fluid from your brush? Fear not! I have the answers for you. When using masking fluid it’s really important to clean your brushes before the fluid dries. This will stop the masking fluid from…
If you are an artist, it can be difficult to monetize your creative talents and expand your profile. With so many options available it is important to have a smart approach when starting to sell art online. The right platform and portfolio website are key elements to ensuring success in this space. It is essential…
If you are wondering if you should stretch a canvas after painting or before painting then you’re in the right place! Whether an artist has painted on an unstretched canvas or a stretched canvas that has become loose over time, learning how to stretch canvas after painting it will keep it flat and taut, preserving…
If you want a simple and safe solution for how to dispose of turpenoid, fill the container with turpenoid with either dirt or clay kitty litter (the most popular variety), seal the lid, and then dispose of it with your trash. If you’re looking for ways to responsibly manage hazardous waste from your household, reach…
When I first started painting I was under the belief that you always used white to lighten a paint color and black to darken it. That assumption went out the window when I tried to lighten red with a little white and instead of getting light red I got pink. This got me thinking, there…
